But financial markets in Europe appeared, for the moment at least, to welcome the move.

The couple have welcomed the move as "a step in the right direction".

He had welcomed the move to the next town on his route.

While most Republicans welcomed the move, several made clear that they did not believe it went far enough.

They no doubt that conservation groups would welcome the move.

India had long sought this step and officials here welcomed the move.

Iraq welcomed the move, he said, and has pledged cooperation.

Oxfam welcomed the move and said the money could not come soon enough.

Some American investment firms with big trading operations here welcomed the move.

I welcome the move to transparency but note all the requests for a summary in an "easy to use form".