14/09/2011 | World

Push for action in euro zone fuels gains

US stocks rose 1 percent in a third day of gains after European leaders displayed new urgency in efforts to contain the euro zone debt crisis.

06/09/2011 | World

Wall Street down on Europe; bear market fears grow

Wall Street fell for a third day on fears Europe still has failed to tackle its debt crisis, prompting worries the market is headed to new lows for the year. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 100.96 points, or 0.90 percent, to 11,139.30.

08/09/2011 | World

Bernanke disappointment pushes Wall Street lower

US stocks closed sharply lower after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave no indications of new stimulus measures to boost the flagging economy in a keenly awaited speech.

12/09/2011 | World

Wall Street recovers late from euro zone gloom

US stocks rose, bouncing back in late trading, as hopes that Italy could get financial support from China tempered investors' worst fears over the euro zone's sovereign debt crisis. Fears of a Greek default that could spark a global market contagion dragged down stocks, knocking European equities to two-year lows and sending the euro to a seven-month low against the dollar.

16/08/2011 | World

Sarkozy, Merkel plan fails to inspire Wall Street

US stocks fell after three days of gains when a meeting between the heads of France and Germany failed to quell fears about euro zone leaders' ability to contain the region's sovereign debt woes. Stagnant growth in Europe's powerhouse Germany also knocked europe stocks lower and hit the euro, fuelling investor fears that the global economy is slowing more than expected.

18/08/2011 | World

Beaten-down Wall Street slammed by recession fears

Rising fears of another recession hammered US stocks, sending major averages sharply lower in a return to the extreme fluctuations investors endured a week ago. European equities suffered their biggest daily fall in two and a half years, as a slew of downbeat US data cast further doubt on the strength of the recovery in the world's biggest economy.

25/08/2011 | World

Tense market falls ahead of Bernanke speech

US stocks fell as investors raised cash ahead of a critical speech from Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, hoping he will give them a clearer picture of the Fed's plans for the struggling economy. Meanwhile, Europe's top shares ended lower after another volatile trading session, as talk of an imminent ban on short-selling in Germany, later denied, swept through equity markets.

11/08/2011 | World

Jobs data helps stocks, credit markets jittery

Investors swooped back into world stocks after a mildly encouraging US jobs report dulled fears of recession for now, although credit markets faced strains similar to those that preceded the 2008 credit crisis. European shares pared losses following news that French President Nicolas Sarkozy is to meet Germany's Angela Merkel next week.

12/08/2011 | World

Wild week on Wall Street ends with subdued gains

After one of the most volatile weeks in memory, US stocks ended higher in a tentative sign that the worst of the selling may be over. European shares gained as a short-selling ban on financial stocks by France, Italy, Spain and Belgium provided a relief rally in beaten-down banks.

15/08/2011 | World

Google deal boosts Wall Street for third day

Wall Street stocks rose for a third day on Monday as investors saw Google's offer for phone maker Motorola Mobility as a signal to jump back into the market after weeks of sharp selling. European equities paused after a rollercoaster week, ahead of a key meeting of French and German politicians.

08/08/2011 | World

Wall Street sinks, European shares hit 2-year low after US downgrade

US stocks tumbled, the first session after rating agency Standard & Poor's cut the top-tier AAA credit rating of the United States, further unnerving already-skittish investors. European stocks resumed their sell-off, with a blue-chip index dropping for the 11th session in a row.

09/08/2011 | World

Wall Street roars back in wild trade after Fed meeting

10/08/2011 | World

Wall Street slumps again as investors shun risk

US stocks tumbled more than 4 percent, almost wiping out gains from a relief rally the previous day, as rumours about the health of French banks sparked concern that the euro zone's debt crisis could claim new victims. European shares ended sharply down, led by financials, with Société Générale down more than 22 percent at one point on rumours about the French bank's financial solidity, all of which it denied.

29/07/2011 | World

Global stocks fall on US debt concerns

Stocks ended the worst week in a year as time runs out on Washington to reach agreement before the US government loses its ability to borrow money. European shares fell and suffered their biggest weekly loss since March after US GDP data came in weaker than expected.

04/08/2011 | World

World stocks sink as economic outlook dims

Investors fled Wall Street in the worst stock-market selloff since the depths of the Great Recession in early 2009 in what has turned into a full-fledged correction. The Dow and the S&P tumbled more than 4 percent and the Nasdaq lost 5 percent on fear the United States is staring at another recession and that Europe's sovereign debt crisis is swallowing two of its largest economies.

05/08/2011 | World

Wall Street ends worst week since Nov '08

US stocks closed out its worst week in more than two years in a volatile session that saw the major indexes whip back and forth before the S&P 500 settled with a slim loss. European shares fell, and saw their biggest weekly decline in nearly three years, on worries about weak global growth and further contagion in the euro zone debt crisis, which threatens to engulf Italy and Spain.

26/07/2011 | World

Stocks slide on debt gridlock

The US dollar fell broadly on Tuesday as US lawmakers remained deadlocked over raising the nation's debt ceiling to avoid a devastating default, while US and European shares also declined.

27/07/2011 | World

Stocks hit by earnings, data

US stocks suffered their worst day in eight weeks as lackluster earnings and weak economic data hit investors already nervous about faltering debt talks in Washington, while the US dollar rebounded following a sell-off this week.

28/07/2011 | World

Buyers exit market before House debt plan vote

US stocks faded to end mostly lower, with investors skeptical a key vote by Congress would lead to a deal to avoid a US default. European shares ended higher, snapping three consecutive days of losses on renewed hopes that the US debt crisis will be resolved.

21/07/2011 | World

US, EU upbeat debt news fuels rally

US stocks climbed as signs of progress on the US debt talks and concrete action from Europe on its own debt crisis heartened investors. European shares closed at their highest in nearly two weeks on investor optimism about a plan for a wide-ranging response to the euro zone sovereign debt crisis.

22/07/2011 | World

Earnings, hope for US debt deal brighten Wall Street

Investors poured into tech shares on Friday as promising chipmaker earnings and optimism that a solution was on the horizon for the US debt stalemate triggered a move into growth-oriented shares. European shares ended the day and week higher.

25/07/2011 | World

Global markets lower on US debt gridlock

US stocks dipped as lawmakers remained in a standoff over raising the debt ceiling to avoid default, but investors were convinced a compromise will be reached before next week's critical deadline.

14/07/2011 | World

Bernanke halts Wall Street rally

US stocks fell as Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke backed off hints additional near-term stimulus could be on the way, removing a possible catalyst from a market already facing plenty of obstacles.

15/07/2011 | World

Google lifts Wall Street in otherwise rough week

Google's blowout quarter led the Nasdaq higher but mounting uncertainty about the government's ability to reach a debt-reduction deal may keep investors at bay in the coming week.

19/07/2011 | World

Wall Street up on profits, US deficit talk progress

US stocks recorded their best day since March after strong corporate results and renewed hope for an agreement in Washington on thorny budget issues boosted investor confidence.

11/07/2011 | World

European shares lower, Nikkei hurt by US data

European shares fell today as banks extended declines from Friday in response to intensified worries about euro zone peripheral debt contagion.The Nikkei average fell on profit-taking after three weeks of gains, hurt by weak US and Chinese economic data.

12/07/2011 | World

Europe and tech push Wall Street to 3rd day of losses

US stocks closed lower for a third straight day as Europe's fiscal woes and a weak start to tech earnings gave investors little reason to buy even after the recent losses.

13/07/2011 | World

Wall Street ends 3-day drop on Bernanke

US stocks stopped a three-day slide, but ended well off the highs as investors took the suggestion of further Federal Reserve stimulus as a mixed blessing.

05/07/2011 | World

Wall Street ends quiet day flat, Netflix boosts Nasdaq

US stocks ended a thinly traded session mostly flat as investors paused after last week's surge, though continually light volume suggested the market could encounter more choppy trading.

07/07/2011 | World

Retail, tech lead Wall Street rally before jobs data

US stocks closed sharply higher and the Nasdaq notched an eighth day of gains as improved labor market and retail sales data added to optimism a day before the critical June payrolls report.

08/07/2011 | World

Jobs halt Wall Street rally, investors eye earnings

US stocks fell as a weak jobs report dashed optimism that the economy was emerging from a soft patch, leaving investors to hope earnings season would revive an appetite for buying.

29/06/2011 | World

Wall Street ends biggest 3-day surge in three months

Wall Street closed its best three-day run in the past three months after the Greek parliament approved austerity measures to avoid defaulting on its debt.

30/06/2011 | World

Wall Street rallies 4th day, gains in July seen

US stocks ended a volatile quarter with their biggest four-day rally since September as positive economic data and a temporary resolution of Greece's debt crisis indicated further gains in July.

01/07/2011 | World

Fireworks wrap up Wall Street's best week in 2 years

US stocks started July with a bang with Wall Street scoring its best week in two years on strong manufacturing data that eased concerns about slowing growth.

24/06/2011 | World

Wall Street sinks on Europe's debt misery

Wall Street dropped for a third day on worries about the Italian banking sector and Greece's debt crisis, but the S&P 500 managed to hold its 200-day moving average in a sign buyers still see value.

27/06/2011 | World

Wall Street up as banks rally but gains could be brief

US stocks rose from three days of losses, led by banks after news of more favorable capital requirements and optimism over Greece's austerity plan, but investors cautioned against high hopes.

28/06/2011 | World

Wall Street up again on Greece, but investors skittish

US stocks rose for a second day on optimism that a solution to Greece's debt crisis was near, although low volume indicated underlying nervousness in the market.

21/06/2011 | World

Wall Street extends rally to 4th day before Greek vote

US stocks posted gains for the fourth day on growing hopes that Greece will avoid a debt default, adding momentum to the market's recent rebound.

22/06/2011 | World

Wall Street falls after 4 up days on Fed's comments

US stocks dropped after the Federal Reserve acknowledged the sluggish pace of the US economic recovery without hinting at further plans for stimulus.

23/06/2011 | World

Wall Street reverses sharp sell-off on Greek deal

US stocks closed way off session lows on news Greece agreed to a five-year austerity plan, but lingering economic uncertainty ultimately drove indexes mostly lower, keeping a downward trend in place.

16/06/2011 | World

Dow, S&P end up in volatile session

US stocks rose in volatile trading, thanks only to technical factors and options expirations. But raging uncertainty about Greece prevented investors from committing money to the market.

17/06/2011 | World

Dow, S&P rise, but Greek woes keep bears on prowl

The Dow and S&P 500 rose after France and Germany outlined an agreement to aid debt-burdened Greece, but analysts said a recent bearish trend may not be over.

20/06/2011 | World

Wall St ends higher, but weak volume a warning sign

US stocks rose, as the latest development to reduce Greece's debt helped draw buyers and the S&P 500 touched a key support level, but anemic volume signalled the recent weakness may not be over.

10/06/2011 | World

Dow, S&P 500 end down for 6th week

The Dow and S&P 500 closed out their sixth week of losses as further signs of a global economic slowdown set the stage for more losses to come.

13/06/2011 | World

Wall Street ends flat as uncertainty rules

US stocks drifted sideways in what is likely a temporary pause in a sell-off brought on by growing fears of another economic downturn.

14/06/2011 | World

Wall Street rebounds in oversold market

US stocks posted their biggest gains in nearly two months as retail sales figures allayed fears over the economy that had driven a six-week slump in the market. Meanwhile, European shares rose sharply, as data suggested the Chinese economy may avoid a hard landing, helping to ease global growth concerns.

06/06/2011 | World

Wall Street slide extends; European shares fall for fourth straight day

The S&P 500 extended its slide to a fourth day today, hitting its lowest level since March 18, as a spate of recent weak US data lent support to a bearish outlook for the economy.

08/06/2011 | World

Wall Street mostly flat

US stocks extended losses for the sixth straight day  as investors worried that a slowing economy could deepen the market's retreat.

09/06/2011 | World

Wall Street bounce fails to impress the skeptics

Wall Street ended higher for the first time in over a week, with the Dow and the S&P 500 rising 1 percent at one point, but many analysts saw the rebound as short-lived.