European stock markets
Most European countries have their own stock exchanges. The biggest are the CAC 40 index, in Paris, and Frankfurt's Dax 30. Some of the world's biggest telecoms, utilities and financial services groups trade on European stock markets.
Recent articles
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(28 October 09)
Markets were generally a little lower yesterday as some strong performances from the energy sector were countered by weaknesses in financial and commodity stocks.
(27 October 09)
The world's markets slid back yesterday, weighed down by tumbling financial stocks and falling commodity and energy prices.
(02 October 09)
Emerging markets have bounced back sharply as global risk appetite has recovered. But Eastern Europe still faces an uphill struggle.