Wall Street hit record highs after Ben Bernanke announced the Federal Reserve would reduce its stimulus programme from January, but by only $10 billion per month. That optimism also carried into the European markets in early trading on Thursday. Meanwhile, European Finance Ministers have finalised a deal which will avoid the so-called "death loop" of banks needing to be bailed out by national governments.<br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en
