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The European markets finished solidly in negative territory Thursday. Weaker than expected manufacturing data from China and comments made yesterday by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke sparked the sell-off. Economic data from Europe was also disappointing. Banks, automakers and mining stocks were...

The European markets are moving South on Thursday, as a global sell-off continues on concerns that the Federal Reserve will scale down its stimulus program if labor market improves. The contraction in China's manufacturing activity further hurt the already fragile investor sentiment. In prepared remarks...

The UK market is notably lower on Thursday, as a global sell-off continues on concerns that the Federal Reserve will scale down its stimulus program if labor market improves. The contraction in China's manufacturing activity further hurt the already fragile investor sentiment. In prepared remarks...

The French market is notably lower on Thursday, as a global sell-off continues on concerns that the Federal Reserve will scale down its stimulus program if labor market improves. The contraction in China's manufacturing activity further hurt the already fragile investor sentiment. In prepared remarks...

The German market is notably lower on Thursday, as a global sell-off continues on concerns that the Federal Reserve will scale down its stimulus program if labor market improves. The contraction in China's manufacturing activity further hurt the already fragile investor sentiment. In prepared remarks...

stock-market-down_23May13.jpg Europeans stocks are set to fall sharply on Thursday after Fed chief Bernanke hinted at reducing the current pace of bond purchases if the labor market continued improving. The European markets closed Wednesday's session in positive territory, reacting to Bernanke's initial comments that a premature...

The Swiss stock market climbed to a new multi-year high Wednesday, driven by comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. The market closed above the 8,400 point level for the first time since 2007. During testimony before the Joint Economic Committee of Congress, Bernanke downplayed...

The European markets ended Wednesday's session in positive territory. The markets were weak in early trade, as investors were cautious ahead of Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's testimony before the Joint Economic Committee of Congress. However, the markets turned positive after his testimony began. Investors...

The European markets are trading mixed on Wednesday, as investors wait anxiously for Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to testify on the outlook for the U.S. economy before the Joint Economic Committee of Congress. St. Louis Fed President James Bullard and New York Fed President William Dudley...

The UK market is trading lower on Wednesday, as investors wait anxiously for Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to testify on the outlook for the U.S. economy before the Joint Economic Committee of Congress. St. Louis Fed President James Bullard and New York Fed President William Dudley said...

The French market is trading lower on Wednesday, as investors wait anxiously for Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to testify on the outlook for the U.S. economy before the Joint Economic Committee of Congress. St. Louis Fed President James Bullard and New York Fed President William Dudley said...

The German market is trading lower on Wednesday, as investors wait anxiously for Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to testify on the outlook for the U.S. economy before the Joint Economic Committee of Congress. St. Louis Fed President James Bullard and New York Fed President William Dudley said...

Asian-Markets1_22May13.jpg European stocks may follow Asian stocks higher on Wednesday amid speculation the Federal Reserve would continue to provide economic stimulus until next year after St. Louis Fed President James Bullard and New York Fed President William Dudley said there is no case yet for curtailing bond purchases, given...

The Swiss stock market began its trading week with a modest gain Tuesday, following its return to action following Monday's holiday. The market was a bit subdued in early action, but climbed into positive territory in the afternoon, due to the strong performance of the U.S. markets. Investors were...

The majority of the European markets ended Tuesday's session to the downside. Several markets returned to active trading today, following yesterday's holiday. Banks and automakers, which were among the top performing stocks yesterday, were weak Tuesday due to profit taking. Investors were also cautious...