Global Market Overview 4:02pm

Stocks advance after Bernanke balm

Treasuries also in favour after Fed chairman’s dovish testimony

EQUITIES 12:15pm

Weir Group tops recovering FTSE 100

Banks lead London rebound at sector level

CAPITAL MARKETS Feb 26, 2013

Election jolt fractures fragile sentiment

Fears of rising anti-euro bias among Italian voters hit markets

CURRENCIES 7:40pm

Yen short-sellers caught out by euro slide

Strong gains in Japanese currency hit investors in popular trade

EQUITIES 6:36pm

Wall St turbulence sparks valuation fears

Investors grow sceptical as earnings forecasts slide

COMMODITIES 7:57pm

Brazil sugar surplus hits prices

Glut set to spur some mills to make biofuel for ethanol

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