Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:12:07 GMT
German shares decline, lenders cap losses
German equities are trading in the negative area on Thursday despite upbeat data from the job market. German unemployment unexpectedly dropped this month, improving appetite for riskier assets. The number of individuals without job declined by a seasonally adjusted 16,000, compared with forecast of an increase of 8,000. Meanwhile, weak US GDP reading continued to weigh on German equities. The