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German Optimism Boosts European Stocks
European stocks rose Wednesday amid renewed optimism in Germany, the continent’s largest economy. The German Ifo business-climate index, a closely watched survey of business sentiment, rose for a third consecutive month in April and also beat economists’ expectations. Germany’s DAX Index rose 0.2% in morning trading and is now 8.5% up in 2024, outperforming the pan-European Stoxx 600’s 6% rise over the same period.
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Asian and European Stocks Drop After Attack on Iran
Stock markets in Asia and Europe retreated on Friday after Israel attacked sites in Iran, according to reports from the Wall Street Journal that cited people familiar with the matter, reducing traders’ appetite for risk.
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Asian Stocks Finish Higher After Yellen Remarks on Dollar. European Shares Gain.
Stock markets in Asia gained on Thursday after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledged concerns that the dollar is too strong for some countries. Yellen met with her counterparts from Japan and South Korea and said they will continue to consult on foreign exchange markets, suggesting the U.
