European Markets Follow Asia and the U.S. Upwards , Despite Poor Economic News

European markets opened firmer on Monday, following Friday’s rally in the U.S. and a boost in Hong Kong’s market as smaller pro-democracy demonstrations there seemed to offer hope the economy can start moving again. German factory orders fall sharply, French consumers keep their pocket books closed and Eurozone disappoints again. French telecom company Iliad reportedly ties up with private equity funds, including Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. for a new run at T-Mobile USA. Shoemaker to the Stars, Jimmy Choo hopes sets an indicative price range for its upcoming initial public offering in London which would value the company at as much as $1.1 billion at the top end.