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UK, European interest rates unchanged

The European Central Bank left its interest steady at 4 percent on Thursday, following a similar decision by the British central bank to leave its rate at 5 percent.

Time.com: European Central Bank Rates Unchanged

The European Central Bank left its key interest rate steady at 4 percent on Thursday as the bank's president said inflation was expected to remain high

CNNMoney: Dollar hits 2-month high vs. euro

The dollar rose to a two-month high against the euro in Asia Thursday on speculation that weaker-than-expected euro-zone economic data might make the European Central Bank more pessimistic toward the region's overall economy.

CNNMoney: NYSE Euronext profits triple

NYSE Euronext said Tuesday its profit more than tripled in the first quarter, reflecting the addition of Euronext NV's activities to those of the parent of the New York Stock Exchange last year and higher trading volumes.

CNNMoney: London stocks up 128.2 points

Share prices on the London Stock Exchange were higher on Friday.

CNNMoney: No budge at London's FTSE

The London Stock Exchange's main share index was unchanged Thursday.

CNNMoney: Euro rises slightly against the dollar

The 15-nation euro on Monday rose slightly against the U.S. dollar, which has gained some strength as currency-market traders begin to look more critically at the European economy.

CNNMoney: Dollar hits new all-time low against euro

The euro climbed to a new all-time record on Wednesday after the European Union reported that inflation in the euro zone rose to 3.6% in March.

Fortune: Fed cuts, but Europe holds tight

Quick, what's worse: a banking collapse or soaring food prices? If you're the Federal Reserve, that's no longer even a question. By tossing Bear Stearns a lifeline this weekend and then throwing much of the contents of its monetary toolbox into the market- including Tuesday's three-quarters-of-a-point cut - the Fed demonstrated its overriding priority: forestalling a growing financial and economic crisis in the U.S.

CNNMoney: No one's shopping for stocks, either

Economic concerns plagued Wall Street at the start of trading Thursday, with retail sales coming in weak and credit card issuer Capital One warning about results.

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