Equity markets fell sharply during September, partly reflecting a loss of confidence in the aftermat...
Equity markets fell sharply during September, partly reflecting a loss of confidence in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in the US but also as numerous companies announced statements that confirmed the severe weakness in economic and corporate conditions globally. Year to 28 September, the FTSE Eurotop 300 Index returned '25.10% in euro terms. The long-term case for European equities, driven by changes in savings and pensions, looks intact. However, the European economy still looks linked to the US and global slowdown, with stock markets performing just as badly. Lower intere...
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