Global equities fell Wednesday, as the strong yen weighed on Tokyo stocks and a downgrade of Ireland’s credit rating reminded investors of the sovereign debt problems in Europe. In afternoon trading, the Euro Stoxx 50 index, a barometer of euro zone blue chips, slipped 0.4 percent, while the FTSE 100 index in London fell 0.73 percent. The CAC 40 in Paris dropped 0.75 percent, and the DAX in Frankfurt fell 0.42 percent. Trading in index futures suggested that Wall Street shares would open...
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