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European Stocks Fall On Euro Zone Economic Concerns

European markets fell Thursday as investor sentiment was weighed down by the anticipation that the consumer confidence data for France and Germany to be reported later in the day might confirm the gloomy outlook for household consumption.

India’s IT Outsourcing Industry Faces Strain Of Global Economic Downturn

With Infosys Technologies Ltd, a major Indian software services firm, reporting this month a disappointing guidance for the future sales subsequent to the uncertainties in the global economy, industry experts are worried that India’s IT outsourcing industry is under stress of the weakening economic conditions around the world.

Asian Markets Rise On Upbeat US Data

Asian markets rose Thursday as investor sentiment was lifted with the encouraging report on the rise of the new homes sales in the U.S., in an indication that the world’s largest economy is regaining the growth momentum.

European Stocks Range-Bound On Euro Zone Worries

European markets remained in a tight range Tuesday as investors maintained a cautious mode amid the revival of concerns of the debt burden faced by the euro zone with persisting financial instability in Greece and Spain.

European Stocks Fall On Greece, Spain Worries

European markets fell Monday as investor sentiment turned negative with the revival of concerns over the debt crisis affecting the euro zone following the continuing financial instability in Greece and the delay in Spain asking for a bailout officially.

Asian Stock Markets Fall On Gloomy Japan Data

Most of the Asian markets fell Monday as investor confidence was weighed down by the report that Japan's trade deficit increased in September compared to the same month last year, raising concerns about the faltering global economy.

Asian Markets Fall On Disappointing Google, Microsoft Earnings

Most of the Asian stocks fell Friday with investor sentiment turning negative as the quarterly results reported by Google and Microsoft missed analysts’ expectation, deepening the fear that the sluggish global economic growth would affect the corporate earnings.

European Stocks Mixed Ahead Of EC Summit

European markets were mixed Thursday as investors were waiting for the results of the European Council summit starting in Brussels later in the day. The summit is expected to announce measures to control the debt crisis affecting the euro zone.

Asian Stock Markets Rise On Positive China Data

Asian stocks gained Thursday with investor sentiment turning positive as data from China showed that the world’s second largest economy grew as expected in the third quarter, decreasing the concerns about the rapidly worsening economic conditions.

European Stocks Rise On Spain Bailout Hopes

European markets rose Wednesday as investor confidence was lifted by hopes that Spain will soon apply for a conditional credit line and hence trigger the European Central Bank’s new bond buying plan.

Asian Markets Rise On Encouraging US Data

Most of the Asian stocks gained Wednesday with investor sentiment turning positive as a rise in the U.S. industrial production indicated an improvement in manufacturing output in the world’s largest economy.

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