Economy hopes drive up stocks, risk appetite

Optimism about the world economy buoyed global equities on Tuesday, particularly in emerging markets, but the dollar continued its weak start to 2010. European shares recovered from early losses to put in

Hopes for economy drive risk appetite

Optimism about the world economy buoyed global equities on Tuesday, particularly in emerging markets, but the dollar continued its weak start to 2010. European shares put a cap on global equity gains,

FTSE drifts lower; retailers, pharmas weak

Britain's top share index edged lower in early trade on Tuesday, as investors paused for breath after a sharp rise the previous session, with falls from retailers and pharmaceuticals offsetting strength among