European Markets Uneasy as Recession Fears Mount; Wilders Victory, Weak Earnings Also Weigh
• European stocks struggled as purchasing managers' indexes show likely euro area recession • Dutch stocks fell after far-right leader Geert Wilders won shock election victory • Virgin Money and Endesa shares dropped after results/plans disappointed • Swedish stocks jumped and currency weakened after surprise rate decision • Commodities like oil and iron ore retreated on concerns about demand and China's attempts to cool markets