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European exchanges lead equity surge

Exchanges in Emea reported a 24% year-on-year increase in the value of equities traded during the first half of 2014

The value of global equities traded on exchanges rose by nearly 7% year-on-year in the first half of 2014, with Europe leading the charge.

The figures, provided by the World Federation of Exchanges, cover trading across 51 venues. They come amid strong stock market performance, with global market capitalisation increasing 6% over the same period, the WFE said.

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