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Europe close: China worries send shares lower
European markets closed firmly in the red on Friday as China's property sector woes, rising bond yields and worse-than-expected UK retail sales data all dampened the mood.
Wet July weather sees retail sales fall by worse-than-expected 1.2%
UK retail sales fell 1. 2% last month compared with June, as wet weather literally turned a key summer shopping month into a damp squib for businesses.
FTSE 250 movers: China, retail sales dampen the mood
London shares were sharply lower on Friday due to worries about China's troubled property sector, with Evergrande declaring bankruptcy in a US court to protect its assets ahead of a potential restructure. Sentiment was also hit by worse-than-expected UK retail sales figures. Things were so tough that only five FTSE 250 stocks registered gains.
Europe midday: Shares firmly red as China, rate outlooks weigh
European markets were firmly in the red on Friday as China's property sector woes, rising bond yields and worse-than-expected UK retail sales data all dampened the mood.
Europe open: Shares fall on Evergrande, bond yields, UK retail sales
European markets opened lower on Friday as China's property sector woes, rising bond yields and worse-than-expected UK retail sales data all dampened the mood.
Eurozone CPI falls again in July
Eurozone inflation slowed again in July, data from the European Union showed on Friday, raising hopes that the European Central Bank may slow its cycle of rate hikes.
Japan core inflation rate falls in July
Japan's core inflation rate fell to 3. 1% in July from 3. 3% in the previous month, in line with expectations.