http://www.rttnews.comGlobal financial news, market analysis, economics and forex newsen-usSat, 21 Nov 2009 13:35:02 GMTThe European markets fell for the fourth day on Friday, as banking stocks declined after the European Central Bank said it has decided to amend the rating requirements for asset-backed securities to be eligible for use in Eurosystem credit operations and energy stocks edged lower after crude oil prices slipped.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1136710Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:23:11 GMTThe euro saw weakness versus major rivals on Friday in New York as weaker global stocks dragged down risk appeal. Traders also muled over comments from European Central Bank members. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1136699Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:04:10 GMTAfter a sharp drop in the previous session, the European markets may open on a positive note Friday morning, with resource-related stocks in the spotlight. That said, stocks may witness choppy trading on alternate bouts of buying and selling as investors look forward to more U.S data coming out next week. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1136090Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:35:24 GMTThe European markets fell for the third day on Thursday, as energy and mining stocks slipped after crude oil and metals prices declined. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1135573Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:49:41 GMTThe euro bounced back against its major rivals on Thursday in New York as traders showed optimism in the global economy and riskier currencies, despite a drop in equities. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1135525Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:04:41 GMTEuropean stocks are likely to open on a mixed note Thursday, weighed down by a subdued closing on Wall Street overnight and mixed Asian cues. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1134587Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:56:43 GMTThe European markets fell for the second day on Wednesday, as a report showing an unexpected drop in U.S. housing starts offset a rally among mining stocks.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1134084Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:41:13 GMTWednesday, the National Statistical Institute of Spain said in a final report that the gross domestic product or GDP dropped 0.3% sequentially in the third quarter, unrevised from the preliminary report. In the second quarter, the GDP fell 1.1%.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1133290Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:17:48 GMTThe European markets may see a choppy session on Wednesday as investors look ahead to Bank of England minutes for clues on more quantitative easing. Investors may also scrutinize a raft of U.S economic data such as CPI and housing starts for more cues about the health of the world's largest economy. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1133169Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:48:45 GMTThe European markets fell for the first time in five days on Tuesday after a report showed that U.S. industrial production rose less than forecast in October.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1132700Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:19:19 GMTThe European markets are likely to open on a subdued note Tuesday morning, weighed down by weak Asian cues, lower U.S stock futures and a dip in oil and metal prices. Some profit taking following recent sharp gains could not be ruled out. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1131584Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:29:52 GMTThe European markets rose for the fourth day on Monday, as energy and mining stocks rallied after crude oil and metals prices climbed.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1130924Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:28:46 GMTThe European markets are likely to extend their last week's winning streak Monday amid gains across Asia. Commodity-related stocks may be in the spotlight as dollar stayed weak in Asian trading today. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1129934Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:33:51 GMTThe European markets rose for the third day on Friday, as companies such as Richemont, Bulgari and KBC Groep reported better-than-estimated earnings and a report showed the eurozone economy emerged from its worst recession since the second world war. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1129395Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:54:15 GMTFriday, a preliminary estimate from the French statistical office Insee showed that the economy expanded 0.3% sequentially in the third quarter, at the same pace it grew in the second quarter. Economists had forecast 0.6% growth.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1128672Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:07:34 GMTThe European markets may open lower on Friday following weak overseas cues and amid caution ahead of the release of GDP reports from France and Germany. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1128570Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:47:14 GMTThe European markets rose for the second day on Thursday, as gains among telecoms and airline stocks offset losses in energy and mining stocks.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1127890Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:56:23 GMTThe European markets may see a mixed opening on Thursday, as investors brace for a raft of domestic corporate earnings.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1126787Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:51:35 GMTThe European markets rose on Wednesday, as Credit Agricole and Holcim reported better-than-estimated earnings and a report showed China's industrial production increased more than economists expected.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1126191Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:30:14 GMTAfter yesterday's pause, European stocks are likely to see a higher opening Wednesday morning, tracking positive Asian cues and higher U.S stock futures. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1125358Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:58:15 GMTThe European markets fell for the first time in five days on Tuesday, as Barclays reported a 54% drop in third quarter profit and mining stocks edged lower after metals prices retreated.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1124674Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:48:03 GMTThe European markets are expected to open higher on Tuesday, buoyed by the overnight surge on Wall Street and higher commodity prices. That said, intermittent profit taking may generate volatility.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1123618Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:56:47 GMTthe European markets rose for the fourth day on Monday, as financial stocks rallied after the Group of 20 rich and developing countries pledged to keep economic stimulus in place until recovery was assured and commodity stocks gained after crude oil and metals prices climbed.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1122861Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:23:54 GMTThe European markets may open on a positive note Monday after finance ministers of G-20 countries pledged to maintain stimulus measures for their economies until the global economy was back on track. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1121691Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:43:28 GMTThe European markets rose for the third day on Friday, as a rally among banking and mining stocks overshadowed a report showing the highest U.S. unemployment rate in more than 26 years.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1121213Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:40:43 GMTThe European markets rose for the second day on Thursday, as BNP Paribas and Delhaize Group reported better-than-estimated earnings and encouraging news on U.S. jobless claims and labor productivity lifted investor sentiment.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119671Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:58:06 GMTThe European markets are likely to open lower on Thursday due to profit taking following sharp gains in the previous session. With U.S stocks failing to sustain an early upmove overnight, underlying sentiment may remain extremely cautious ahead of rate decisions by the Bank of England and the European Central Bank. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1118263Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:48:48 GMTThe European markets rose on Wednesday, as companies such as Societe Generale, Marks & Spencer and Adidas reported better-than-estimated earnings and stronger reports on U.S. service sector and employment lifted investor sentiment.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1117454Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:51:50 GMTThe European markets are likely to open on a positive note Wednesday morning ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate decision and the release of the accompanying statement on the state of economy. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1116345Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:48:01 GMTThe European markets fell on Tuesday after UBS reported its fourth consecutive quarterly loss and Royal Bank of Scotland said it would join the government's asset protection scheme.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1115639Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:41:55 GMT