• European stock markets mid session: stocks advanced on speculation that the ECB will add new stimulus measures to support the economy

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15 August 2014

European stock markets mid session: stocks advanced on speculation that the ECB will add new stimulus measures to support the economy

Stock indices advanced on speculation that the ECB will add new stimulus measures to support the economy.

The UK gross domestic product grew at annual rate of 3.2% in the second quarter, exceeding expectations for a 3.1% gain, after a 3.1% rise in the first quarter. That was the fastest pace since the end of 2007.

On a monthly basis, the UK GDP increased 0.8% in the second quarter, in line with expectations, after a 0.8% rise in the first quarter.

Current figures:

Name Price Change Change %

FTSE 100 6,728.04 +42.78 +0.64%

DAX 9,319.45 +94.35 +1.02%

CAC 40 4,244.24 +38.81 +0.92%

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