Markets ending week lower despite strong data

LONDON (AP) — Stock markets and the euro were hit Friday by a pre-weekend sell-off, as U.S. investors worried about a stronger dollar and European traders cashed in on gains made after robust eurozone economic growth figures.

Sentiment across financial markets has been volatile over the past weeks as investors fret about the state of the global economic recovery, the prospect of higher interest rates and a drop in commodity markets, particularly the price of silver. The dollar's increase raised worries about U.S. exports and growth.

Meanwhile, Europe's debt crisis has flared up again and Greece is widely expected to require a second bailout soon.

"Markets continue to …