Analytics, News, and Forecasts for CFD Markets: stock news — 27-10-2014.

Stock indices traded lower after the weaker-than-expected economic data from Germany. German Ifo business climate index fell to 103.2 in October from 104.7 in September, missing expectations for a decline to 104.6. That was the lowest level since December 2012.

Eurozone's adjusted M3 money supply climbed 2.1% in September, exceeding expectations for a 2.2% increase, after a 2.1% gain in August. August's figure was revised up from a 2.0% rise.

Eurozone's private loans fell 1.2% in September, beating forecasts of a 1.3% decrease, after a 1.5% drop in August.

The European Central Bank said on Sunday that 25 banks failed due to a capital shortfall and 13 banks have to raise an additional €10 billion in capital. Most banks have already taken steps to solve their problems.

Indexes on the close:

Name Price Change Change %

FTSE 100 6,363.46 -25.27 -0.40%

DAX 8,902.61 -85.19 -0.95%

CAC 40 4,096.74 -32.16 -0.78%

U.S. stock-index futures fell as investors weighed earnings to gauge how well the economy is coping with the cut in Federal Reserve stimulus.

Global markets:

Nikkei 15,388.72 +97.08 +0.63%

Hang Seng 23,143.23 -158.97 -0.68%

Shanghai Composite 2,290.44 -11.84 -0.51%

FTSE 6,349.3 -39.43 -0.62%

CAC 4,074.32 -54.58 -1.32%

DAX 8,870.31 -117.49 -1.31%

Crude oil $80.00 (-1.28%)

Gold $1231.40 (-0.04%)

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Stock indices traded lower after the weaker-than-expected economic data from Germany. German Ifo business climate index fell to 103.2 in October from 104.7 in September, missing expectations for a decline to 104.6. That was the lowest level since December 2012.

Eurozone's adjusted M3 money supply climbed 2.1% in September, exceeding expectations for a 2.2% increase, after a 2.1% gain in August. August's figure was revised up from a 2.0% rise.

Eurozone's private loans fell 1.2% in September, beating forecasts of a 1.3% decrease, after a 1.5% drop in August.

Current figures:

Name Price Change Change %

FTSE 100 6,382.23 -6.50 -0.10%

DAX 8,952.74 -35.06 -0.39%

CAC 40 4,115.57 -13.33 -0.32%

Most Asian stock indices closed lower due to the delay to the link between the Hong Kong's and Shanghai's stock exchange. The link between both stock exchanges still hadn't received regulatory approval.

Markets were supported by the results from the European Central Bank's stress tests. The European Central Bank said on Sunday that 25 banks failed due to a capital shortfall and 13 banks have to raise an additional €10 billion in capital. Most banks have already taken steps to solve their problems.

Indexes on the close:

Nikkei 225 15,388.72 +97.08 +0.63%

Hang Seng 23,143.23 -158.97 -0.68%

Shanghai Composite 2,290.44 -11.84 -0.51%