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Economic growth in the 19-country eurozone eased slightly in the second quarter of the year as a sharp slowdown in France offset a solid performance by Germany.

President Cristina Fernandez's successor candidate Daniel Scioli was ahead on Monday in early results from open primaries for the next top leader of Argentina.

Thailand's currency has fallen to a six-year low against the dollar as foreign investors dump stocks while waiting for the country's economy to pick up.

China's stock market rebounded while other Asian stocks also mostly gained Friday after data showed the U.S. economy posted solid growth during the second quarter.

The possibility of a Greek exit from the euro is reviving debate in Poland about the wisdom of signing on to the joint currency, so much so that Poland's president warned this week that his country risks becoming a political lightweight if it sticks with its own currency, the zloty.

Global stocks were mixed in muted trading Tuesday amid a lack of fresh news to buoy market sentiment following an overnight slide on Wall Street.

World stocks mostly rose on Monday, with China's index closing at a seven-year high, as a run of weak indicators boosted hopes for stimulus in the world's second-largest economy.

Morocco's central bank has announced a shift in the weighting of the dollar and euro for the valuation of the country's currency, the dihram.

Asian stock markets were mostly higher Monday as investors looked ahead to Chinese economic and trade data for signs of whether Beijing will launch new stimulus.

Japan's Nikkei retreated from the highest level in 15 years on Friday while other Asian markets advanced as low Chinese inflation added to expectations Beijing will launch new stimulus.

Shares rose Thursday as a rebound in oil prices boosted energy companies and strong auto data brightened sentiment in Europe.

If you wanted evidence that the economy and the stock market are two different things, look no further than Europe.

Americans hunting for a bargain on a new Beemer, bottle of Chateau Margaux or Hermes handbag thanks to the sliding euro should put away their gold cards.

World stock markets drifted Wednesday as investor sentiment was kept in check by the prospect of higher U.S. interest rates following improved economic data as well as the lingering fears about China's weakening growth.

U.S. stock indexes closed with slight losses Monday following a strong performance last week.

Global stocks were mostly higher Thursday, but Tokyo's market slumped over a U.S. Fed statement overnight that reversed the recent trend for a strong dollar, while other markets were cheered by a surge on Wall Street that followed.

Asian stocks were mostly higher Thursday on upbeat corporate earnings and rising Chinese factory output after the chairwoman of the U.S. Federal Reserve said it will be patient about increasing interest rates.

A 30 percent swing in a blink of an eye is not uncommon in the stock market.

A closely monitored survey shows the eurozone economy ended 2014 on a tepid note, raising concerns that the region may slip back into recession this year.

Asian stock markets started 2015 on a positive note Friday as investors waited for cues from new economic data and central bank meetings in coming weeks.