In Europe, stock markets also closed lower as worries over Basel's proposed capital requirement and disappointing results from JP Morgan in the US depressed financials.
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Europe stock markets close lower
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Europe stocks to start down;
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Shares fall in line with stock markets across Europe
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Europe stocks fall early;
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European stocks slide;
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European stocks decline for third week on concern US economy is stalling
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European stocks dip;
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European shares fall
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European stocks decline at mid-day session
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US markets close lower Wednesday
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US stocks tumble on mixed results
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European stocks plunge
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Europe stocks drop for third week in four
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Stocks fall in Europe, Asia after reports
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Stock markets close lower on weak US retail sales
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Euro drops to new multi-day low versus franc
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European stocks edge down