Global growth worries send stocks lower, Tokyo hurt by strong yen, players look to Fed
Global stocks sagged Wednesday as pessimism about global growth spread following a decline on Wall Street overnight and a strengthening yen, which dampened prospects for export-oriented Japan.
Global growth worries send Asian stocks lower, Tokyo hurt by strong yen, players look to Fed
Asian stocks sagged Wednesday as pessimism about global growth spread following a decline on Wall Street overnight and a strengthening yen, which dampened prospects for export-oriented Japan.
Dow Jones industrial average surges 200 following jump in hiring by US employers last month
Stocks are surging after the government reported a burst of hiring last month.
Asia stocks down on US, Europe recovery worries, Ebola report
Asian stocks fell Thursday amid worries about the strength of U.S. and European recoveries and the first American case of Ebola.
Asian markets open mixed as Hong Kong protests, weak Chinese data dampen US rally
Asian stock markets were mixed Monday as pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong and concern about China's economy offset good U.S. economic news.
Global stocks off after Wall Street fall but Chinese stocks rebound on stronger manufacturing
Global stocks were mostly lower Tuesday following Wall Street's tumble but China rebounded after unexpectedly strong manufacturing eased fears of an economic slowdown.
Asian stocks meander in holiday-thinned trading; China imports data suggests weak demand
Asian stock markets meandered in holiday-thinned trading Monday after Chinese trade figures suggested domestic demand is lackluster.
Asian stocks gain on stimulus hopes, European markets drift lower
European shares drifted lower Monday as tensions over Ukraine simmered while Asian stock markets mostly rose on expectations of stimulus in China after manufacturing growth slowed in August.
Global stocks lower as Yellen speech reverberates, US economic data awaited
Global stocks were mostly lower Tuesday as investors digested signals from the Jackson Hole meeting of central bankers and looked ahead to data expected to show an improving U.S. economy.
Asia stocks mostly higher after Wall St record close; markets await Fed chief Yellen's speech
Most Asian stock markets inched higher Friday after a record day on Wall Street powered by upbeat data that adds to evidence the world's biggest economy is gaining strength.
Global stocks higher on stronger US housing sentiment, diplomacy over Ukraine
Global stock markets rose Tuesday on improved U.S. housing sentiment and news of diplomatic efforts to broker a cease-fire in Ukraine.
Asia stock markets subdued after Ukraine clash, investors look ahead to Jackson Hole symposium
Asian stocks drifted Monday as caution lingered after markets tumbled at the end of last week on reports Ukraine destroyed a Russian military convoy that had entered its east.
Asian shares mostly lower ahead of central bank meetings, worries on Ukraine conflict continue
Asian stocks were mostly slightly lower in Thursday morning trading, as markets watched for action of the central banks in the U.S., Japan and Europe and worries about the escalating conflict in Ukraine continued to weigh on shares.
Asian stocks slide after Dow drop but upbeat China factory data limits losses
Most Asian stock markets dipped on Friday following a big sell-off on Wall Street but losses were limited by optimistic reports on China's economy.
Fed Caution Slows Global Share Rise
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China Moves to Devalue Yuan, U.S. Dollar Bounces
Currencies in Asia tumbled and stocks in China fluctuated after China's central bank devalued its tightly controlled currency.
NY, federal authorities settle suits against BNY Mellon over currency transactions for $714M
New York and federal authorities have reached a $714 million settlement with Bank of New York Mellon in lawsuits alleging it fraudulently represented rates for currency transactions on behalf of clients for a decade.
Eli Lilly Warns of '14 Revenue Headwinds, Unveils $5B Buyback
Eli Lilly reaffirmed its financial goals, though it said getting there may require cost cutting due to patent expirations and other issues.
How Exposed is Citigroup to Embattled Argentina?
Citi's exposure to Argentina appears to be manageable, but the bank could be pressured by contagion that infects other Latin American nations.
Average US rate on 30-year mortgage edges up to 3.94 percent; 15-year rate up to 3.17 percent
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates edged up this week after three straight weeks of declines.