European stocks tread water
European stocks tread water Updated: 08:10, Friday December 21, 2012 Europe's main stock markets have treaded water, with investors nervous that US leaders have still not agreed on a deal to avert the fiscal cliff, dealers say.
European stocks slipped 0.2% on Tuesday, weighed down by bank shares after Abu Dhabi sold an 11% stake in Barclays, igniting fears a sharp rally in bank stocks may be over.