European markets flat after renewed nuclear fears

Japanese engineers are struggling to gain control of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant as four of the six reactors are deemed too hazardous for work to be carried out. The delay has stifled the performance of European markets as investors remain cautious, with the FTSE up 0.15% to 5,909, looking to build on its 2% gain last week. Elsewhere in Europe, the French Cac was marginally down 0.04% to 3,971, with the German Dax slipping 0.13% to 6,937. In Asia, the Nikkei fell 0.6% to 9,479, with a number of blue chip companies in the index posting disappointing earnings figures. ...