The Archive · 1940

Dow-Jones Summary

By Courtesy of Swan, Culbertson & Fritz

Stock prices fluctuated nervously today, following the Italian declara tion of war. The list dropped from 1 to 10 points before Il Duce's speech, partially on a discounting action and partially on fears that Signor Mussolini would make peace overtures, Immediately after the declaration of war, shorts covered, and war Will Fight if Territory Violated by War Powers Athens, June 11. 4 Greece will take up arms and fight if her territory is violated by the belligerent Powers, government quar ters firmly declared last night.

Acting upon news of Italy's declaration of war against the Allies, fhej|Greek Government last night ordered all army, navy and air forces to stand by for further orders.

Government quarters admitted that the current European conflict will spread to Greece as soon as either the Allies or Italy attempt to establish a naval base on the Greek Islands issues rebounded from 3 to 4 points. Later, there was a tendency to sag, but prices held well above the day's lows. Rails, utilities and coppers enjoyed very small losses. Domestic news continued to be favourable.

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