http://www.rttnews.comGlobal financial news, market analysis, economics and forex newsen-usFri, 12 Mar 2010 17:50:04 GMTThe major European averages are trading in positive territory in early afternoon trading Friday, buoyed by encouraging industrial output data from the Eurozone. Crude for April delivery is up $0.54 per barrel at $82.65 and gold is trading higher by $5 an ounce at $1113.2.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1238909Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:27:24 GMTThe European markets fell on Thursday after reports showed that China's inflation accelerated more than expected and U.S. jobless claims fell less than forecast.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1238013Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:24:10 GMTThe major European averages are in the red in early afternoon trading Thursday, after China said its consumer prices rose more than expected in February, triggering speculation that the country's Central bank may raise interest rates to cool off the economy. Crude for April delivery is trading up $0.11 per barrel at $82.20 and gold is down $2.1 an ounce at $1106.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1237447Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:31:32 GMTEuropean stocks are seen opening lower on Thursday after steeper than expected increase in prices reported by China sparked fresh worries of further policy tightening from Beijing. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1237074Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:19:48 GMTThe European markets rose for the first time in three days on Wednesday, as speculation grew about increased mergers and acquisition activities and heavily weighted energy stocks rallied after crude oil prices jumped past the $83 a barrel mark.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1236477Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:55:36 GMTThe major European averages are hovering in positive territory in early afternoon trading Wednesday, following an encouraging trade balance data from China. Crude oil is trading up $0.37 per barrel at $81.86 ahead of the U.S. weekly inventory data and gold is up $3.8 an ounce at $1126.1. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1235927Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:39:06 GMTEuropean stocks are seen opening mixed on Wednesday, tracking a lackluster session on Wall Street overnight. However, data showing a surprise rise in Chinese imports for February may boost miners. On the economic front, investors await industrial production data from the U.K. and France along with consumer price inflation figures from Germany.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1235509Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:03:14 GMTThe European markets fell for the second day on Tuesday, as weakness in banking stocks and wider-than-estimated loss at EADS offset gains in defensive food and pharmaceutical stocks.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1234913Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:47:28 GMTThe major European averages are trading in negative territory in early afternoon trading Tuesday, led by banks, following a ratings warning issued by Moody's. Crude for April delivery is trading down $1.60 per barrel at $80.27 and gold is trading down $7.8 an ounce at $1116.2.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1234291Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:37:43 GMTEuropean stocks are seen opening mostly unchanged on Tuesday, as investors pause for breath after the recent rally, and digest annual results from European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co. U.K. banks could also be in focus on reports Moody's Investor Service may downgrade ratings of some British lenders' bonds. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1233938Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:09:43 GMTThe European markets fell for the first time in seven days on Monday, as weakness in pharmaceutical stocks overshadowed strong earnings at Petrofac and BioMerieu.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1233401Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:56:16 GMTAfter opening above the flat mark, the major European averages are sliding in early afternoon Monday. Crude oil for April is trading up 0.33% at $81.77 per barrel and gold is trading up $0.3 an ounce.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1232978Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:48:43 GMTEuropean stocks are set to extend Friday's strong gains as a forecast-beating U.S jobs report lifted investor confidence in the economic recovery. Expectations that Greece will get assistance from euro-zone governments may also boost demand for higher-yielding risky assets. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1232472Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:55:10 GMTThe European markets rose for the sixth day on Friday, as a report showed U.S. employers cut fewer jobs last month than forecast and Greece's chances of solving its debt crisis brightened with the sale of a bond issue that attracted heavy demand.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1231949Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:44:51 GMTEuropean stocks are seen opening higher on Friday, tracking gains across Asia ahead of the monthly U.S. non-farm payrolls report scheduled to be released later in the day. Miners and energy stocks may gain on account of firm commodity prices. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1231267Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:07:22 GMTThe European markets closed higher for the fifth day on Thursday, as gains among banking stocks and better-than-estimated earnings from Vinci overshadowed weakness in mining stocks and disappointing results at A.P. Moeller-Maersk and Anheuser-Busch InBev. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1230749Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:16:39 GMTAfter a four-day winning streak, European stocks are seen opening lower Thursday as investors look ahead to reports from the U.S on weekly jobless claims, pending home sales and factory orders for clues on economic recovery. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1229688Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:59:32 GMTThe European markets rose for the fourth day on Wednesday, as announcement of new austerity measures by Greece to ease its budget crisis and upbeat U.S. economic data boosted investor sentiment. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1229109Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:52:57 GMTOmits Reference to Schedule of Bank of Canada Interest Rate Decision Given in 4th parahttp://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1228215Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:55:50 GMTThe European markets rose for the third day on Tuesday, as commodity stocks rallied on firmer metals and crude oil prices and Lufthansa led airline stocks higher after reporting a narrower-than-estimate full year net loss.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1227678Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:28:34 GMTAfter previous session's sharp gains, European stocks are seen opening flat to slightly lower on Tuesday amid lower commodity prices. However, with most Asian stocks trading higher Tuesday on the back of positive regional economic reports, stocks may find support at lower levels. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1226648Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:59:45 GMTThe European markets rose for the second day on Monday on hope that European nations will announce a bailout deal to help Greece tide over its debt problems and as commodity stocks rallied on firmer metals and crude oil prices.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1226045Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:00:24 GMTThe European markets rose on Friday, as energy and mining stocks rallied after crude oil and copper prices advanced.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1224513Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:26:38 GMTAfter declining sharply in the previous session, European stocks are likely to open higher Friday, taking cues from higher commodity prices and positive sentiment across Asia. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1223703Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:05:12 GMTEuropean stocks may open lower on Thursday, taking cues from lower U.S index futures and weakening oil prices amid a stronger dollar. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1221985Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:07:24 GMTThe European markets rose for the first time in three days on Wednesday after U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said interest rates would remain at very low levels.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1221304Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:56:08 GMTAfter a sharp sell-off in the previous session, European stocks are likely to open slightly higher on Wednesday amid some bargain hunting in energy stocks. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1220295Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:55:48 GMTThe European markets fell for the second day on Tuesday after reports showed that German business confidence deteriorated unexpectedly in February and U.S. consumer sentiment declined to a 10- month low. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1219733Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:55:22 GMTEuropean stocks may edge higher on Tuesday, as investors digest a raft of corporate results. However, trading may turn choppy as investors look ahead to congressional testimony by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday and Thursday. Data due later in the day on U.S consumer confidence and the housing market may also cause some volatility. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1218651Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:56:30 GMTThe European markets fell for the first time in six days on Monday, as GlaxoSmithKline led drugmakers lower after a U.S. Senate report raised concern regarding the possible cardiovascular risk associated its diabetes drug Avandia and retailers such as Carrefour, Hennes & Mauritz and Inditex slipped on broker downgrades.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1218105Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:33:27 GMT