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Europe's main stock markets opened higher in Friday trading - after a sell-off on Thursday left shares at two-and-a-half year lows.
However, concerns persist about oil prices, global growth, the Chinese economy - and the creditworthiness of some European financial institutions.
Banking and commodity stocks have had another volatile week.
And Danny Cox of stockbroker Hargreaves Lansdown says there are significant headwinds to navigate.
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