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European Economic Sentiment Up

Economic sentiment has improved in Europe in September following a small drop in August. The mood has is up 1.6 points in the EU and 1 point in the euro area, according to the Economic Sentiment Indicator.

Bulgaria, Romania Get 'Gradual Access' to UK Jobs

Migrant workers from Bulgaria and Romania will only be allowed gradual access into the United Kingdom after these two countries join the European Union, a UK government minister said Tuesday.

EU and Malaysia Regulate Illegal Timber Trade

The European Union and Malaysia agreed Monday to open negotiations to cut down on the trade of illegal timber that is exported to European countries.

ECB's Liikanen says vigilance needed on inflation

European Central Bank governing council member Erkki Liikanen said on Friday that vigilance was needed on inflation despite a sharp fall in oil prices.

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SA New Car Sales Up 20.8 Percent in July

South African new vehicle sales rose 20.8 percent in July, adding momentum to its steady growth rate over the past months, said the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa on Wednesday.

EU gives 10 mln euros aid to Lebanon

The European Union announced 10 million euros (8.6 million pounds) in aid on Thursday to help Lebanese fleeing fighting in their country and expressed grave concern over the humanitarian situation in the region.

Road may be bumpy for further BOJ rate rises

Sales at U.S. retail stores unexpectedly shrank 0.1 percent in June, the first decline since February, pulled down by weaker sales of cars and building material, government data showed on Friday.

Global Shares up after Fed

Euro zone government bonds fell on Friday as investors focused on upcoming European Central Bank rate hike plans after the U.S. Federal Reserve hinted interest rates there may have peaked, which pushed up shares and forced the dollar down.

Dollar firm, awaits Fed rate decision, statement

The dollar edged higher across the board on Wednesday as investors awaited signals from the Federal Reserve on further interest rate hikes which may accompany a rise widely anticipated for later this week.

ECB Could Raise Interest Rates

Top European Central Bank policymakers on Friday left open the possibility of a bigger than expected rate rise as the ECB's chief expressed dissatisfaction with inflation running above target.