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Asian shares along with U.S and European equity futures climbed as investors took some comfort from further stimulus bill negotiations and the impending deployment of the first vaccine in the U.S. The pound advanced after Brexit talks were extended past a Sunday deadline. Stocks S&P 500 futures rose 0.5% as of 2:03 p.m. in Tokyo. […]
European stocks struggled for direction and U.S. futures fluctuated as investors reassessed the outlook after American technology giants tumbled and prospects dimmed for fresh stimulus. Stocks The Stoxx Europe 600 Index climbed 0.1% as of 8:23 a.m. London time. Nasdaq 100 Index futures dipped 0.2%. Futures on the S&P 500 Index fell 0.1%. The MSCI […]
Asian shares logged strong gains on Wednesday after another round of record highs for major indexes on Wall Street. Asian shares Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index NIK, +1.33% gained 1.2%, The Hang Seng HSI, 0.80% in Hong Kong added 1.3%. In South Korea, the Kospi 180721, +2.02% jumped 1.5%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 XJO, +0.61% advanced 0.7%. The Shanghai Composite index SHCOMP, -0.81% inched up less […]
Asian shares were mostly lower following a report that the U.S. is preparing to slap sanctions on a dozen more Chinese officials, ratcheting up tensions with Beijing. Asian shares After a strong start, Asian shares fell back, especially in China. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng HSI, -1.22% dropped 1.7%. The Shanghai Composite index SHCOMP, -0.82% sank 0.7% and the smaller-cap […]
Global stocks paused near all-time highs and Treasuries steadied on Thursday, with a more sober mood reflecting concerns about fragile economic recoveries. The dollar held close to its lowest in more than two years. European stocks opened mixed, with energy shares leading decliners. Here are some of the main moves in markets: Global Stocks Futures […]
Asian shares shed early gains from a strong Wall Street lead on Wednesday, as some investors booked profits on a stellar run to record highs, but hope for additional U.S. economic stimulus and a coronavirus vaccine kept market sentiment well supported. Asian Stocks The Stoxx Europe 600 Index declined 0.3% as of 8:26 a.m. London […]