Market movements this week indicated that investors were not significantly affected by developments in Venezuela, but the rapid pace of events caused some unease, pushing investors to swing between buying and selling. European stocks continued to decline on Thursday as investors reassessed their positions at the start of the year, focusing on the latest corporate financial results and geopolitical risks. By 08:13 GMT, the Stoxx 600 index fell 0.2% to 604.09 points, suggesting it may fall for a second consecutive day if current levels hold. The index surpassed the 600-point mark for the first time this week.
