European Business & Economy - Page 5

AFP - The 13 countries sharing the euro improved their trade balance with the rest of the world in February despite the currency's growing strength, official EU data showed on Tuesday.

FT.com - European equities fell on Tuesday as signs of robust economic growth in the eurozone and UK lifted concerns over inflation and rising interest rates. More Info...  

AFP - European stock markets slid in opening deals on Tuesday, with London's FTSE 100 index of leading shares down 0.11 percent at 6,509.20 points after striking a six-year peak the previous day.

FT.com - London equities moved lower in opening exchanges on Tuesday as investors booked profits following a strong rally in the previous session which took shares to a six and a half year closing high. More Info...  

Business - European Economy FT.com - Mitchells & Butlers was in focus yesterday as the FTSE 100 closed at its highest level since September 2000. More Info...  

FT.com - Mitchells & Butlers was in focus yesterday as the FTSE 100 closed at its highest level since September 2000. More Info...  

FT.com - The prospect of a takeover battle in the banking sector helped propel European stocks to fresh six-year highs on Monday. More Info...  

FT.com - The prospect of further M&A in the banking sector drove the FTSE 100 to a fresh six-and-a-half year high on Monday. More Info...  

AFP - European equity markets sparkled on Monday, with London's FTSE 100 shares index at the highest level for almost six and a half years as investors spied a potential bidding war for Dutch bank ABN Amro.

AFP - London's FTSE 100 shares index is at the highest level for almost six and a half years as investors spied a potential bidding war for Dutch bank ABN Amro.

FT.com - The prospect of further M&A in the banking sector drove the FTSE 100 to a fresh six-and-a-half year high on Monday. More Info...  

FT.com - London equities made firm gains in opening trade on Monday with the banking sector in focus on consolidation hopes. More Info...  

Business - European Economy AP - The European Union's monetary chief said Friday that the United States' low savings rate and large budget deficit pose a risk to the global economy. More Info...  

AP - The European Union's monetary chief said Friday that the United States' low savings rate and large budget deficit pose a risk to the global economy. More Info...  

FT.com - The FTSE 100 hit a six-year high on Friday, underlining the resilience of global equities markets. More Info...  

FT.com - London equities enjoyed a strong performance on Friday with the FTSE closing at its highest level since November 2000, supported by gains in the oil sector as crude prices moved higher. More Info...  

AFP - Leading shares ended at session highs as strengths in heavyweight pharmas and oil stocks added to merger-and-acquisition-inspired gains in confectionary giant Cadbury Schweppes.

FT.com - European equities were firmer on Friday as energy stocks led the way after a spike in oil prices, while merger activity continued to provide much of the focus. More Info...  

FT.com - London equities moved higher in midday trade on Friday, supported by oil majors after an overnight spike in crude prices on concern of gasoline supply shortages in the US. More Info...  

AFP - Europe's main stock markets rose on Friday, with the energy sector lifted by higher crude oil prices.