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European stocks drop in early trading

FXStreet (Mumbai) - The major stock markets across Europe opened on a weaker note as investors ignored the technical correction in the oil prices.

At the time of writing, the pan-European Euro Stoxx 50 index fell more than 0.6%. Among the regional indices, Germany’s DAX fell 0.5%, France’s CAC was down 0.40%. The mining-heavy London’s FTSE fell 0.23%.

Stock markets suffered sharp losses in the last two trading sessions on account of the sharp fall in commodities. It remains to be seen if the mining stocks across Europe witness technical recovery or extend the drop on prospects of low demand from China.

Australia’s jobless rate at 5.8% in November, lowest since May 2014

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