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Stimulus Expectations Buoy US Stock Futures

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
The U.S. stock index futures point to a higher open Tuesday as market sentiment was underpinned by expectations that policymakers around the world will announce stimulus measures to rejuvenate the economic growth momentum.
Traders work at their desks at the Frankfurt stock exchange

European Markets Fall As Investors Remain Watchful

Most of the European markets fell Tuesday as investors continued to remain cautious waiting for the policymakers to announce stimulus measures to boost the euro zone economy and revive the growth momentum.
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European Stocks Range Bound On Stimulus Uncertainty

European markets remained in the tight range Friday as investor confidence continued to be weighed down by fading hopes on the European Central Bank to announce policy measures to boost the euro zone economy and revive growth momentum.
Traders work at their desks in front of the DAX board at the Frankfurt stock exchange

European Stocks Fall On Spanish Concerns

European markets fell Thursday as investor sentiment was weighed down by concerns of economic and financial instability in Spain worsening the euro zone economy.
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Asian Shares Ease, Euro Steady Ahead Of Bernanke Speech

Asian shares eased and major currencies stayed range-bound Thursday as investors avoided betting on direction before a speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, with focus on whether there will be any hint about further U.S. stimulus.
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Asian Shares Steady, Awaiting Jackson Hole Meeting

Markets from stocks to currencies were caught in ranges Tuesday as investors waited for a gathering of central bankers and economists at Jackson Hole, Wyo., later in the week for clues over the Federal Reserve's potential easing options.
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Merkel Backs Bundesbank Chief's Rejection Of ECB Bond Buying

German Chancellor Angela Merkel voiced support for Bundesbank chief Jens Weidmann on Sunday, saying she welcomed his warnings about the handling of the euro zone debt crisis and saw his influence within the European Central Bank as positive.

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