China services sector growth weakens slightly in September: HSBC PMI

(Reuters) - Growth in China's services sector weakened slightly in September as new business cooled, a private survey showed on Wednesday, reinforcing signs of a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy that could prompt more stimulus measures.

French borrowing costs rising at 'worrying' rate

France's borrowing costs have continued to rise as latest figures revealed the manufacturing sector underperformed even Greece.

Italy Services Sector Grows in September for First Time in More Than Two Years

ROME — Italy's services sector unexpectedly grew in September for the first time in more than two years spurred by new business, a survey showed on Thursday, suggesting the economy is slowly emerging from its longest recession in decades.

Euro, shares rise on signs of Chinese growth

LONDON (Reuters) - The euro hit a six-week high and shares rose on Monday as signs of quicker Chinese growth boosted investors' risk appetite although gains were capped by U.S. budget worries.

German industry orders slide on weak domestic demand

(Reuters) - German industrial orders dropped in August as a slide in domestic demand outweighed an improvement in euro zone contracts, denting hopes that domestic appetite will sustain growth in Europe's largest economy.

German businesses remain gloomy

HONG KONG (CNNMoney) -- Faced with a persistent debt crisis in Europe, German businesses see few reasons for optimism.

Global economic uncertainty hurts stocks

LONDON (AP) — Global financial markets fell Tuesday amid uncertainty over what authorities in the U.S., China and Europe might do to help the slowing world economy.

Eurozone economy 'in dire straits'

As if Europe needed more bad news, a report Thursday showed a big drop in manufacturing activity across the eurozone.