European stocks lower ahead German court decision and on China's imports drop

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Source: Bloomberg
European stock slightly decreased as the Stoxx Europe 600 index lost 0.3% to 271.01 points on the very beginning of London trading session. Investors pay attention to German court decision on suspension of €500 billion permanent bailout fund on September 12. Moreover, inbound shipments of China, Europe's trading partner, decreased by 2.6% in August comparing with one year earlier,indicating a weak domestic demand.
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Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:56:45 GMT

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