Statistical data show that unemployment in the 17 countries of the euro zone in November 2012 rose to 11.8%, this is the highest level since the beginning of tracking this data in 1995.

According to the European Commission Combined index of business and consumer confidence in the euro-zone economy grew in December to 87 points from 85.7 points in the previous month. Continues to decline, retail sales in the eurozone. In annual terms, a decline of -2.6% vs. -2.1%. In comparison with the previous month figure rose +0.1% vs. +0.5%

Today, during a conference organized by the publication of Die Welt in Berlin, which will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and Spanish Finance Minister Luis de Gindos. On the subject of the talks was reported.

Debenhams Plc shares lost 5.6% after beating lowered forecasts for revenue. Quotes TGS Nopec Geophysical ASA rose by 6.8%.

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