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 stalled near record highs on Friday as investors weighed renewed doubts about a highly-anticipated coronavirus vaccine against hopes that some of the region’s economies will recovery quicker than their Western peers. Asian Shares MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan dipped 0.04% but remained with striking distance of a life-time peak touched […]
Global stocks slipped on Thursday, with investors still cautious over the health of the global economy and tensions between the US and China rising. Stock Markets European stocks fell in morning trading, with London’s FTSE 100 down 0.7 per cent. Frankfurt’s Xetra Dax slipping 1.3 per cent. Japan’s benchmark Topix fell 0.2 per cent. China’s […]
Global stocks climbed after new stimulus measures from Japan’s central bank highlighted the lengths policymakers are willing to go in a bid to shore up the world economy. Global Stocks The Stoxx 600, Europe’s composite index, rose 1.7 per cent in early Monday trading. London’s FTSE 100 gained 1.7 per cent. Frankfurt’s Dax rose 2.4 […]
World stocks gained on Tuesday after Chinese trade data came in better than expected and some countries tried to restart their economy by partly lifting restrictions aimed at containing the coronavirus outbreak. World Stocks European stock markets opened stronger, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index rising 0.6% to its highest since March 11. The gains […]
Global stocks tumbled in early Asian trade on Thursday, on signs Washington and Beijing were still wide apart on trade issues and were making no progress in deputy-level talks. Nifty futures on Singapore exchange traded with deep cuts, signalling weakness following Wednesday’s big rally. Global Stocks Futures on the S&P 500 Index were little changed […]