Stock market turmoil rattles fragile European economies

Report of eurozone crisis developments on the 10 August 2011. European stock markets nosedived as concerns over the eurozone's viability continue to worry investors. The European Central Bank stepped up pressure to introduce major austerity measures.

ESO: Background information: Focus of eurozone crisis turns to France http://www.europeansources.info/record/sarkozy-gives-ministers-debt-deadline-focus-of-eurozone-crisis-turns-to-france/

ESO: Background information: Economist to lead new Cyprus cabinet http://www.europeansources.info/record/economist-to-lead-new-cyprus-cabinet/

ESO: Background information: Berlusconi takes seaside view of crisis http://www.europeansources.info/record/berlusconi-takes-seaside-view-of-crisis/

ESO: Background information: Trichet urges quick eurozone reforms http://www.europeansources.info/record/trichet-urges-quick-eurozone-reforms/

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