Thursday, April 19, 2007

European Stocks Decline, Paced by BHP Billiton, Rio on China Rate Concern

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks dropped, tracking Asian equities lower, on concern China is preparing to raise interest rates to control economic growth.

BHP Billiton Ltd. and Rio Tinto Group paced a decline by companies that generate a high proportion of sales in China. BP Plc slipped as Merrill Lynch & Co. recommended investors reduce their holdings in the company.


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