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Europe retreats as economic outlook darkens

By Esther Bintliff

Published: October 2 2008 11:33 | Last updated: October 2 2008 18:15

European equities retreated on Thursday after the European Central Bank warned that economic activity was weakening amid tighter financial conditions and waning demand.

The FTSE Eurofirst 300 fell 1.4 per cent to 1,057.51.

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