Regional indexes fall to 2005 levels as credit concerns plague investors

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The European Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index dropped by 4.6% to 290.26 after the U.S. Federal Reserve Board announces new interest rate cuts and government loans to securities firms. Article discusses stock values, corporate cash raising, and the present state and future of capital markets.

Government expenditures, Analysis, Economic policy, United States. Federal Reserve Board, Capital market, Capital markets, Stock price indexes, Eurobond market

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Pound, euro emerge as currency kings: revived Europe is carrying more of the global economy as U.S. growth is slowing

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The euro rose to $1.3571, and for the first time in almost 15 years the British pound reached $2, signaling a stronger European economy. Although this makes travel to Europe more expensive, it is expected to boost exports.

Capital funds & cash flow, Comparative analysis, Euro (Currency), Pound (United Kingdom), Economic indicators, Valuation, Global economy, Euro currency transition

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In Europe, a market quirk: the better the economy, the harder the fall

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With some exceptions, European countries with the most robust economices are also experiencing the poorest performing stock markets. Concerns over economic growth affect established stock markets more than emerging ones.

Financial management, Europe, Economic aspects, Finance, Company financing, Stock markets, Stock market

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