European shares remained steady ahead of ECB, BOE decisions

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European shares remained steady, as the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index yesterday slipped to the lowest level in six weeks, after investors expected information from the European Central Bank and Bank of England. U.S. share index futures increased, while Asian stocks fell. The Stoxx 600 advanced about 0.1% to 295.19 and the Standard & Poor's 500 Index futures climbed 0.3%.