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Europe`s main stock markets fell at the start of trading on Thursday, with London`s benchmark FTSE 100 index losing 0.30 percent to 6,809.57 points.

Europe's main stock markets fell at the start of trading on Tuesday, with London`s benchmark FTSE 100 index dipping 0.05 percent to 6,888.12 points.

Global stock markets surged in a "Santa Claus rally" on Thursday as dealers welcomed the outcome of the US Federal Reserve meeting which signalled an interest rate increase was not imminent.

Europe`s main stock markets rose at the start of trading on Tuesday, extending a surge on Monday.

European stock markets rose on Monday, supported by a Portuguese state rescue for Banco Espirito Santo.

Europe`s stock markets diverged on Monday in mixed trading, ahead of a busy week for economic news, dealers said.

European markets staged a mild rebound following recent weakness on the back of the Iraq conflict.