European Markets Rise On Strong Earnings, Miners - European Commentary []

European Markets Rise On Strong Earnings, Miners - European Commentary []
The European markets rose on Thursday, as upbeat corporate results from companies such as France Telecom and ABB lifted investor sentiments and a rebound in copper prices boosted mining stocks.

European Markets Fall, Led By Banks - European Commentary []
The European markets fell on Wednesday, as banking stocks declined after Merrill Lynch reported its biggest ever quarterly loss and Standard & Poor's cut its debt rating for the world's biggest brokerage.

Dollar Hits New 26-year Low Versus Sterling; Nears 2.09 Mark [GPB/USD]
The dollar hit a fresh 26-year low against the sterling Friday afternoon, extending a 2-week downtrend that has seen the dollar fall more than 6 cents. The dollar slipped to 2.0891 by 3 pm ET, down from an overnight level near 2.08.