European stocks close: stocks closed slightly higher

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13 October 2014

European stocks close: stocks closed slightly higher

Stock indices closed slightly higher. Global growth concerns still weighed on markets.

Several disappointing economic data was released in Germany last week. Market participants speculate Europe is headed for recession.

Investors also speculate the stimulus measures by the European Central Bank would not be enough to boost the economy in the Eurozone.

Indexes on the close:

Name Price Change Change %

FTSE 100 6,366.24 +26.27 +0.41%

DAX 8,812.43 +23.62 +0.27%

CAC 40 4,078.7 +4.99 +0.12%

Dow 16,509.45 -34.65 -0.21%, Nasdaq 4,266.31 -9.93 -0.23%, S&P 500 1,898.81 -7.32 -0.38%

European stocks closed in plus: FTSE 100 6,366.24 +26.27 +0.41%, CAC 40 4,078.7 +4.99 +0.12%, DAX 8,812.43 +23.62 +0.27%

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