Both the German and French economies showed slow-downs in the second quarter, growing at .3%.
In the UK, inflation came in below analysts' forecasts at 1.9% for July.
In the US, the Nasdaq is set to open a private, unregulated stock market for traders with more than $100 million in assets.
In the US again, Mattel recalled toys that were made in China, and could possibly contain lead paint.
And, a subsidiary of the Russian steel giant Severstal, has acquired a 22% percent stake in the Irish company, Celtic Resources Holding, plc.
