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European stocks bounce back after global equity sell-off
November 22nd, 2018
European stocks closed higher Wednesday, clawing their way back from sharp losses sustained in the previous session. The pan-European Stoxx 600 finished provisionally up 1.2 percent during the day’s deals, with all sectors and major bourses in positive territory. ...
LatAm stocks, currencies down as tepid investor appetite weighs
November 21st, 2018
Latin American currencies and stocks extended losses on Tuesday, swept up in a global sell-off fueled by concerns of slowing global growth and investors pivoting toward safer assets in the developed world. MSCI’s indexes of Latin America stocks and ...
Pound and Yen fell, Asian stocks pointed to a firm start; These are the main moves
November 12th, 2018
Asian stocks and futures pointed to a firm start for equity markets in London and New York as investors assessed whether the recent rallies can endure. The pound slid as U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May fought to keep her ...
Post-midterms rally in European stocks fizzles out
November 9th, 2018
European shares were flat to slightly higher on Thursday as a rally following U.S. midterm elections sputtered while strong results from Societe Generale, Commerzbank, and Sodexo soothed concerns about corporate earnings. The pan-European STOXX 600 was up just 0.2 ...
Stocks in Asia retreated at the start of the week; Key financial events coming up this week
November 5th, 2018
Stocks in Asia retreated at the start of the week after optimism over a potential U.S.-China trade deal ebbed in recent days. The yuan dropped, drawing little help from Chinese President Xi Jinping’s pledges to ease trade barriers. Shares ...
Emerging stocks find solace after October’s wild ride, currencies weaken
November 1st, 2018
Emerging stock markets gained at the end of a brutal month on Wednesday as stimulus hopes lifted Chinese shares, though a firm dollar and a plethora of uncertainties hit many currencies. Chinese stocks rise on stimulus hope after weak ...
Here’s what to watch in European stocks this morning
October 30th, 2018
Trade Talk Stocks gained in Asia after Donald Trump said he’s aiming for a “great” deal on trade with China. U.S. equities had declined earlier after a report saying the White House is preparing to impose more tariffs on ...
Global sell-off takes toll on Latin America stocks, forex
October 24th, 2018
Latin American stocks dropped on Tuesday, led by a 1.6 percent slide in Brazilian equities, swept up in a global sell-off sparked by concerns about Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic isolation, a brewing spat over Italy’s finances and fatigued U.S. corporate ...
What to watch in European stocks
October 23rd, 2018
Here what investors watch ahead of the market open in Europe: Unprecedented Steps Italy continues to hog attention in European markets, and there’s no reason Tuesday should be any different. After the government continued a staunch defense of its ...
Gold prices rise as global stocks drop
October 19th, 2018
Gold has risen overnight as renewed weakness in global stock markets spurred investors to seek refuge in bullion, which has also been helped by an improved technical outlook. Spot gold rose 0.3 per cent to $US1,226.11 per ounce, while ...