European, US markets fall as investors await new recovery signals

LONDON — European and U.S. stock markets fell Friday amid low trading volumes before the weekend as investors remained cautious about chasing a three-month rally much higher without further signals of economic recovery.

European markets fall after grim industrial data, ahead of expected subdued US open

LONDON — European stock markets fell modestly Friday ahead of an expected retreat on Wall Street and after further dismal industrial production data fueled renewed concerns about the length and depth of the recession.

Barclays shares down 1.8 percent in London following $13.5 bln sale deal for investment unit

LONDON — Shares in Barclays PLC fell in London Friday following the announcement that it had sold its Global Investment unit to U.S. fund manager BlackRock Inc. for $13.5 billion.

A look at economic developments and activity in stock markets around the world Wednesday

A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Friday:

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