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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(14 November 08)
Government interference in financial markets is never good news, says John Stepek. Nowhere is this more evident than in Russia, where market meddling is turning a crisis into a catastrophe.
(14 November 08)
The IMF has bailed out Hungary and Ukraine – but it could have plenty more work to do in 'subprime' Eastern Europe. So which other countries in the region are in danger?
(07 November 08)
The EC's autumn economic outlook is 'grim'. Euro-zone confidence is the lowest for 15 years. Earnings look set to disappoint and another down-leg is on the way.
