China shares rebound on economy stimulus hopes as other Asian markets lackluster
Chinese shares rebounded on stimulus hopes a day after gloomy first-quarter economic numbers while other Asian benchmarks were mixed.
Survey: US businesses add 189,000 jobs in March, tough winters causes hiring pace to slow
U.S. businesses slowed their pace of hiring in March, a private survey found.
Lithuania welcomes euro but wave of emigration a painful side-effect of closer ties with West
When Antanas Zubavicius turns the light on in his run-down house, it's the only light for miles.
Major Asian stock markets gain on US unemployment data, easing of tensions over downing of jet
Most major Asian stock markets rose Friday after U.S. unemployment claims fell to an eight-year low and tensions over the downing of a Malaysia Airlines jet eased.
US-China agenda as Chinese leader Xi Jinping prepares for a state visit to America
Key issues facing the United States and China as the Asian nation's leader, Xi Jinping, makes his first U.S. state visit since becoming president in 2013.
Key decisions needed quickly in Egypt to address economy, boost investment and earn state cash
In a few short years, if everything goes according to plan, Egypt will have new megaprojects, special investment zones and power plants fueled by the largest offshore gas field in the Mediterranean.
China's stock market index falls for 4th day, sinking 7.6 percent to 8-month low
China's main stock market index has fallen for a fourth day, plunging 7.6 percent to an eight-month low.
Kazakhstan's currency rebounds as stock market slumps on cheap oil, China turbulence
Kazakhstan's currency recovered some of its recent losses against the dollar Monday with a 15 percent rise, even as the country's stock market slumped.
Eurozone economic growth slows to 0.3 pct in Q2 as stagnation in France offsets German growth
Economic growth in the 19-country eurozone eased slightly in the second quarter of the year as a sharp slowdown in France offset a solid performance by Germany.
Argentine president's successor candidate leads early results in open primaries
President Cristina Fernandez's successor candidate Daniel Scioli was ahead on Monday in early results from open primaries for the next top leader of Argentina.
Thailand's currency falls to 6-year low as foreign investors dump stocks while economy lags
Thailand's currency has fallen to a six-year low against the dollar as foreign investors dump stocks while waiting for the country's economy to pick up.
China rebound, other Asian markets mostly gain after strong US growth data
China's stock market rebounded while other Asian stocks also mostly gained Friday after data showed the U.S. economy posted solid growth during the second quarter.
Possibility of Greek exit from the euro revives debate in Poland over wisdom of joining
The possibility of a Greek exit from the euro is reviving debate in Poland about the wisdom of signing on to the joint currency, so much so that Poland's president warned this week that his country risks becoming a political lightweight if it sticks with its own currency, the zloty.
Global stocks mixed in muted trading after Wall Street fall, speculation on China stimulus
Global stocks were mixed in muted trading Tuesday amid a lack of fresh news to buoy market sentiment following an overnight slide on Wall Street.
Stock markets mostly higher as weak Chinese economic data increases hopes for stimulus
World stocks mostly rose on Monday, with China's index closing at a seven-year high, as a run of weak indicators boosted hopes for stimulus in the world's second-largest economy.
Morocco makes local currency more closely tied to value of dollar after market moves
Morocco's central bank has announced a shift in the weighting of the dollar and euro for the valuation of the country's currency, the dihram.
After strong week, Asian stocks mostly higher ahead of Chinese GDP, factory data
Asian stock markets were mostly higher Monday as investors looked ahead to Chinese economic and trade data for signs of whether Beijing will launch new stimulus.
Tokyo stocks retreat from 15-year high, other Asian stocks higher
Japan's Nikkei retreated from the highest level in 15 years on Friday while other Asian markets advanced as low Chinese inflation added to expectations Beijing will launch new stimulus.
Strong data back early share gains in Europe; Chinese investors drive rally in Hong Kong
Shares rose Thursday as a rebound in oil prices boosted energy companies and strong auto data brightened sentiment in Europe.
European stocks, boosted by ECB stimulus and a slumping euro, climb to record high
If you wanted evidence that the economy and the stock market are two different things, look no further than Europe.