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Ireland was in talks over a financial rescue as European Union leaders battled to shield Portugal from the resurgent debt crisis and new clouds emerged over Greeces economic health. In afternoon trade the FTSE Eurofirst 300 index fell 1.4 per cent to 1097.35 as the auction added to looming worries about Irelands fiscal position. In October 2010, passenger traffic at Aeroports de Paris (Paris:ADP) (Pink Sheets:AEOPF) increased by 4.7% compared to October 2009. British Land said it had detected an increased post-recession confidence among UK retailers as it announced a first half profit rebound on Tuesday. Record low interest rates and rising inflation are damaging pensions and will push more pensioners into poverty, a leading expert has warned.
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