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  • 13/12/2010 | World

    US stocks edge higher on mergers, tax-cut deal

    Wall Street rose modestly with investor appetite for stocks lifted by a flurry of merger deals and the expected congressional approval of a tax-cut extension. European shares rose for a sixth straight day.

  • 14/12/2010 | World

    Markets close flat as Fed sparks late-day sell-off

    US stocks cut gains to end mostly flat after a late-day sell-off as yet another cautious statement from the Federal Reserve on the economy offset strong retail sales data for November. Meanwhile, European shares rose in thin volume to gain a seventh straight session, as upbeat US retail sales figures reinforced confidence in the pace of economic recovery.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 06/07/2011 | World

    Wall Street edges lower on Portugal, China

    Transportation stocks were among the standouts in another flat session for US equities, and the sector's rally could be cause for optimism ahead.

  • 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.

  • 11/07/2011 | World

    World stocks, euro fall, bonds gain on Italy concerns

    Global stocks and the euro sank as fears that Italy could become the latest country caught up in the euro-zone debt crisis caused investors to sell risky assets and snap up safe-haven US Treasury debt, pushing the 10-year note's yield below 3 percent.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 18/07/2011 | World

    Wall Street falls on global debt worry; banks drag down

    US stocks dropped as bank shares bore the brunt of investor frustration over governments' inability to solve debt crises in the United States and Europe.European officials and bankers remained divided over steps to keep the fiscal woes of heavily indebted nations from spreadin

  • 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.

  • 20/07/2011 | World

    Wall Street closes flat as debt worries offset earns

    US stocks closed near unchanged, a day after Wall Street's best rally since March, as the oncoming debt ceiling deadline overshadowed strong earnings from Apple Inc.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 01/08/2011 | World

    Wall Street cuts losses, ends down as debt vote looms

    The S&P 500 fell for a sixth day as time runs out for the government to pass a deal to avoid default and the economy showed further signs of stalling. The market pared losses late in the day before Congress was expected to vote on Monday on a debt deal backed by the White House, which includes spending cuts of $2.4 trillion over 10 years.

  • 02/08/2011 | World

    Massive rout spells trouble for Wall Street

    Wall Street dropped on worries about a possible downgrade of the United States' top credit rating and signs of economic weakness even as Congress passed a bill to avoid a debt default.

  • 03/08/2011 | World

    World stocks fall, gold up on economy worries

    Stocks on major markets hit their lowest level this year and gold prices posted a new high as investors fretted about government spending cuts at a time of slowing global economic growth. But the S&P 500 erased losses after hitting its lowest level since early December, following seven days of declines.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 09/08/2011 | World

    Wall Street climbs at open; eyes on Fed

    US stocks rose at the open in a rebound from the previous session's nosedive, but an upcoming Fed statement could spark a reversal if investors are not convinced it has a plan to combat a market meltdown.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 17/08/2011 | World

    Wall Street slightly up

    US stock slightly increased. The Dow and S&P indices ended little changed in an up-and-down session where investors sold growth sectors in favor of defensive shares like telecoms and utilities.

  • 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.

  • 19/08/2011 | World

    Wall Street sinks for fourth straight week

    Wall Street ended a fourth week of losses on a down note as most buyers left the market before the weekend on growing fears of another US recession and destabilization in Europe's financial system.

  • 22/08/2011 | World

    Global stocks edge up after four weeks of losses

    US stocks ended slightly higher after four weeks of losses as investors hesitated to take big risks without a catalyst for buying

  • 23/08/2011 | World

    Hopes for another Fed rescue drive 3% rally

    US stocks shot 3 percent higher on speculation Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke this week would signal new help for the economy, giving investors hope a four-week rout was nearing an end.

  • 24/08/2011 | World

    Wall Street gains at gold's expense

    US stocks posted strong gains for a second day as investors jumped back into beaten-down financial shares and backed away from safer assets like gold in volatile trading. European shares hit a one-week closing high on better-than-expected US durable goods data.

  • 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.

  • 26/08/2011 | World

    Wall Street posts 1st weekly gain in more than a month

    Wall Street posted its first weekly gain in more than a month as Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke raised hopes for more stimulus for the economy at the US central bank's September meeting.

  • 29/08/2011 | World

    Wall Street surges 2% on Greek bank deal; trade thin

    US stocks soared more than 2 percent in a broad rally on Monday as a merger between two big Greek banks provided a rare bit of encouraging news out of debt-stricken Europe.

  • 30/08/2011 | World

    Wall Street gains as Fed minutes boost stimulus bets

    Wall Street stocks extended losses today following a weaker-than-expected reading on consumer confidence. The declines followed a nearly 8 percent rally over the past five sessions.

  • 31/08/2011 | World

    Wall Street ends worst month in year on upbeat note

    US stocks closed out the worst month in more than a year on an up note, with sharp gains in the last several days still not enough to repair the damage from a US credit downgrade and fears of a slide back into recession.

  • 01/09/2011 | World

    Payroll worries end Wall Street's four-day rally

    Wall Street's four-day rally ground to a halt, with major indexes falling 1 percent on caution ahead of a key labour market report expected to underscore fears the economy is headed for another recession.

  • 02/09/2011 | World

    Zero job growth sparks US bonds, gold rally

    Paralysis in the US jobs market reinforced fears of recession, driving investors out of stocks and into the safety of bonds, gold and the Swiss franc.

  • 05/09/2011 | World

    Banks lead European shares to two-week closing low

    European shares fell to their lowest close in more than two weeks on renewed worries about recession and euro zone debt, and with banks hit by a US lawsuit connected to the packaging of toxic mortgage debt.

  • 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.

  • 07/09/2011 | World

    Wall Street jumps as Europe debt concerns ease

    Wall Street bounced more than 2 percent, reversing three days of losses after Germany's top court smoothed the way for Berlin's participation in bailouts that could ease Europe's debt crisis.

  • 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.

  • 09/09/2011 | World

    Global stocks close down, tumble as ECB discord stirs fears

    US stocks tumbled more than 2 percent after the top German official at the European Central Bank resigned in protest of the bank's bond-buying program, which has been a major tool in fighting the region's debt crisis.

  • 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.

  • 13/09/2011 | World

    Bets on euro zone progress boost shares

    US stocks gained as investors bought shares beaten down in recent weeks and bet European leaders would take action soon to ease the Greek debt crisis. Meanwhile, European stocks ended higher, staging a rally from two-year lows hit in morning trade led by recovering banks.

  • 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.

  • 15/09/2011 | World

    Euro zone progress extends Wall Street advance

    US stocks rose for a fourth day as coordinated central bank action calmed fears that Europe's financial sector was headed for a credit freeze due to the region's sovereign debt crisis. Meanwhile, European stocks rose for a third day, after German and French leaders said they were determined to keep Greece in the euro zone.

  • 19/09/2011 | World

    Wall Street snaps winning streak on Europe uncertainty

    US stocks fell on Monday but staged a late comeback after fears of a looming Greek debt default diminished on news of a possible deal to advance new bailout funds to Greece. Stocks spent most the session sharply lower after European leaders disappointed investors by failing to come up with any new solutions to the euro zone's sovereign debt crisis over the weekend.

  • 20/09/2011 | World

    Wall Street ends flat as early gains evaporate

    US stocks ended little changed as investors waited to see if the US Federal Reserve would offer more economic stimulus and if Greece made progress in talks to avoid a default.

  • 21/09/2011 | World

    Wall Street sinks 3% after Fed cites economic 'risks'

    The Fed's warning jolted investors, driving down US stocks more than 2 percent, while benchmark Treasury yields hit a more than 60-year low on the Fed's announcement of a $400 billion bond-buying program.

  • 22/09/2011 | World

    World market's plunge suggests deepening worry about recession

    Stocks plunged, extending a selloff to four days, as policymakers' failure to arrest global economic stagnation sent markets spiraling downward. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 391.01 points, or 3.51 percent, to 10,733.83. European stocks also tumbled and snapped their four-day rally after data showed US employment growth ground to a halt in August.

  • 26/09/2011 | World

    Euro zone hope revives Wall Street optimism

    US stocks rose as sentiment swung toward hope European officials would find a way to cut Greece's debt and shore up European banks. Shares rallied to session highs in the afternoon after a report said a plan to leverage money from the European Financial Stability Facility was in the works.

  • 27/09/2011 | World

    Global shares cheer third days of gains

    US stocks rose for a third day on efforts by euro-zone officials to solidify the region's rescue fund and alleviate a sovereign debt crisis, boosting optimism. Meanwhile, European shares jumped to make their largest percentage gain since May 2010.

  • 28/09/2011 | World

    Stocks, commodities slide ahead of German vote

    Commodity prices fell and stocks ended a three-day rally on anxiety over a looming German vote to strengthen the fund set up to help the euro zone combat its debt crisis.

  • 29/09/2011 | World

    Dow, S&P 500 end higher; European shares lifted by US data, German vote

    US stocks mostly rose in a volatile session as stronger-than-expected economic data and German approval of a beefed-up euro-zone crisis fund relieved two of the worst fears hanging over the market.

  • 30/09/2011 | World

    World stocks post worst quarter in 3 years

    US stocks ended their worst quarter since the depths of the 2008 credit crisis, crippled by Europe's debt debacle, a US credit downgrade and a sputtering global economy. Meanwhile, European shares fell, posting their worst quarterly performance since 2008, wiping $1.2 trillion off their value.

  • 03/10/2011 | World

    Stocks plunge on Greek default fears

    US stocks slumped in heavy volume to a 13-month low as investors dumped bank shares on fears that Greece's worsening financial crisis could cause a large European lender to fail.

  • 04/10/2011 | World

    Wall Street ends up after brush with bear market

    US stocks slid into bear market territory on Tuesday, and prices of US crude oil fell to a one-year low, driven by fears of another global recession as Greece appeared increasingly likely to default.

  • 05/10/2011 | World

    Global shares rebound as Europe explores ways to recapitalise banking sector

    US stocks floated higher as stronger-than-expected US economic data and signs that officials were moving forward to prop up struggling European banks reassured nervous investors.

  • 06/10/2011 | World

    Global stocks rise on European bank moves

    US stocks rose for a third day in a row as developing euro zone plans to backstop European banks gave investors hope the threat of a financial crisis was waning. Meanwhile, European shares rose to hit a five-week closing high, with banks among the best performers on hopes policymakers will come up with coordinated action to recapitalise struggling lenders.

  • 07/10/2011 | World

    Wall Street fends off bear to end higher for week

    After nearly falling into bear-market territory, US stocks finished the week higher, building gains on encouraging jobs data and hopes that Europe is dealing with its debt crisis. Meanwhile, European shares rose to a five-week closing high.

  • 11/10/2011 | World

    Stocks mixed, commods jump before Slovak EU vote

    Wall Street stocks settled in mostly positive territory, while sentiment was still fragile from the sell-off of the past month.Meanwhile, European share prices slipped back in thin trade, breaking a four-session rally as the euro zone's still uncertain political response to its sovereign debt crisis.

  • 12/10/2011 | World

    Wall Street extends gains on euro-fund optimism; European shares hit nine-week high

    US stocks rose on Wednesday as Europe's progress toward bolstering its financial rescue fund brought more battle-weary investors back into the market. Meanwhile, European shares hit a nine-week closing high after stronger euro zone economic data and news that Slovakia is set to sign off on a plan to expand the region's sovereign bailout fund.

  • 13/10/2011 | World

    JPMorgan drags blue chips down, Nasdaq gains

    The Dow and S&P 500 slipped after JPMorgan's earnings and China's soft trade data revived worries about the impact of slower growth on profits. Meanwhile, European shares finished lower, pulling back from the previous session's nine-week closing high.

  • 14/10/2011 | World

    Wall Street racks up 2nd week of gains on Europe

    US stocks scored their first back-to-back weekly gains since early July, on strong Google earnings and as investors kept riding the optimism for a solution to the euro zone's debt crisis.

  • 17/10/2011 | World

    Stocks, euro fall on German debt crisis comments

    Wall Street stocks fell more than 1 percent as Germany's finance minister dampened expectations an upcoming summit would produce a breakthrough in Europe's debt crisis. Meanwhile, European shares turned negative after Schaeuble's remarks.

  • 18/10/2011 | World

    Wall Street edges higher, led by financials

    US stocks rose, led by financials, as better-than-expected bank earnings overshadowed new worries about the crisis in Europe fueled by a warning over France's credit rating.

  • 19/10/2011 | World

    Stocks fall, euro dips as EU summit hopes fade

    World stocks declined and the euro pared gains after optimism faded that European leaders will make substantial progress on the euro zone debt crisis this weekend.

  • 20/10/2011 | World

    Wall Street edges higher; Europe anxiety remains

    US stocks ended with modest gains, shifting back and forth on incremental developments in Europe where leaders sought to reassure investors that a solution to the debt crisis would come soon. Meanwhile, European shares hit a two-week closing low in a choppy session.

  • 21/10/2011 | World

    Global stocks, euro rally on debt crisis optimism

    Global equities and the euro rallied as investors bet that European leaders in crucial meetings over the next few days will move forward in resolving the euro zone's two-year-old debt crisis.

  • 25/10/2011 | World

    Stocks, euro fall before EU summit

    World stocks and the euro stumbled after the cancellation of a meeting of European finance ministers raised doubts that an upcoming summit will result in a clear plan to rein in Europe's debt crisis.

  • 26/10/2011 | World

    Bare-bones EU debt deal news enough for buyers

    US stocks rose as the slow progress from European leaders in resolving their debt crisis was enough to satisfy investors, even if early reports from an EU summit were short on detail. Stocks increased gains in the afternoon as the news emerged, continuing the market's recent rally.

  • 27/10/2011 | World

    European debt deal ignites rally in stocks

    A long-awaited plan to staunch the European debt crisis sparked euphoria across financial markets, driving up the euro and the price of world stocks and commodities, while thrashing the dollar. US stocks surged 3 percent as an agreement by European leaders to help contain the region's two-year debt crisis lifted a cloud hovering over markets. Meanwhile, Europe's FTSEurofirst 300 gained 3 percent.

  • 28/10/2011 | World

    Stocks, euro pause as Europe doubts linger

    US and European shares took a breather after a strong rally on a long-awaited euro zone rescue deal, but a weak sale of Italian bonds showed investor confidence in the agreement was shaky.

  • 31/10/2011 | World

    Euro zone worries knock stocks; dollar gains

    Wall Street closed its best month in 20 years on a down note on Monday as the failure of trading firm MF Global Holdings Ltd and new worries about Europe's debt crisis hammered financial shares.

  • 01/11/2011 | World

    Greek vote on bailout hammers stocks

    US stocks tumbled after investors were blindsided by a surprise call for a Greek referendum on an EU bailout plan, casting doubt on the sustainability of the recent market rally. Meanwhile, European shares gave back a hefty slice of October's gain and recorded their biggest one day loss in over a month as shock Greek plans for a referendum on its euro zone bailout package sparked heavy selling across all sectors.

  • 02/11/2011 | World

    Stocks, euro rise but Greece jitters linger

    US stocks rebounded from two days of sharp losses after the Federal Reserve said it is prepared to do more for the economy if conditions warrant, helping to stanch the panicky reaction to Europe's debt crisis. Meanwhile, European shares rose, recouping some of the sharp losses in the previous sessions.

  • 03/11/2011 | World

    Global stocks up on ECB, Greece hopes

    US stocks rallied for a second day as Greece backed away from a proposed referendum that threatened its membership in the euro, which could destabilize global markets. Meanwhile, European shares rose strongly, boosted by the European Central Bank cutting interest rates.

  • 04/11/2011 | World

    Wall Street lower on Greece; European shares turn negative

    Stocks fell, ending four weeks of back-to-back gains, as political instability resurfaced in Europe and investors braced for a confidence vote in Greece after US markets close.

  • 07/11/2011 | World

    Wall Street edges up in choppy day, swayed by Europe

    Stocks closed a volatile, lightly traded session slightly higher, with sentiment continuing to shift depending on the latest headline from Europe. Meanwhile, European stocks fell in choppy trading driven by political turmoil in debt-laden Italy.

  • 08/11/2011 | World

    Global stocks rally as Berlusconi exit seen near

    Global equities and the euro rallied after Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said he would resign, sparking optimism that a new leader will act more aggressively to tackle Italy's debt problem, a critical step in containing the euro zone's credit crisis.

  • 09/11/2011 | World

    Global shares tumble on Italian uncertainty

    US stocks tumbled 3 percent in the market's worst day since mid-August as a spike in Italian bond yields signaled the European debt crisis had worsened.

  • 10/11/2011 | World

    Global shares edge up on Italy, Greece hopes

    US stocks bounced back at the open after their worst day in three months as Italian bond yields came off levels seen as unsustainable, prompting bears to cover some short positions. European shares were led higher by euro zone financials on hopes Italy and Greece.

  • 11/11/2011 | World

    Global stock higher on euro zone progress

    US stocks rose and European shares bounced back as debt-laden Italy moved to implement tough austerity measures crucial to avoid a euro zone meltdown.

  • 14/11/2011 | World

    Stocks slip on euro zone debt skepticism

    Global equity markets and the euro slid on Monday as investors, unnerved by an Italian bond auction, doubted the ability of new governments in Italy and Greece to resolve the long-festering debt crisis in Europe.

  • 15/11/2011 | World

    Euro falls on debt fears, Wall Street up on data

    US stocks rose, boosted by swift steps toward formation of a new Italian government and stronger-than-expected reports on the US economy. Meanwhile, the European index of top European shares ended lower.

  • 16/11/2011 | World

    Wall Street drops, European shares steady

    Stocks fell, with selling accelerating late in the session on more warnings about the potential impact of the euro zone's debt crisis on the global economy and the banking system. Meanwhile, European shares closed flat after early losses.

  • 17/11/2011 | World

    Stocks dive on Europe's debt fears

    Trigger-happy investors dumped US stocks, scared by the market's sudden fall through a key technical level brought on by more worries about Europe's debt troubles.European shares hit their lowest close in six weeks on concerns a debt crisis in the euro zone could spiral out of control after Spain and France paid a higher price at their debt auctions.

  • 18/11/2011 | World

    Market eyes Europe, DC after worst week in 8

    The worst week for US stocks in two months ended with traders mostly sitting it out as they waited for politicians in Europe and the United States to tackle festering debt problems.

  • 21/11/2011 | World

    European shares fall on euro zone, US debt worries

    US stocks fell for a fourth session, as the lack of progress in dealing with heavy debt both in the United States and Europe further sapped investor confidence in equities.

  • 22/11/2011 | World

    Stocks slip on US data

    Global stocks fell after data showed the US economy grew more slowly than expected in the third quarter, while the euro rose against the dollar after the IMF unveiled a liquidity line that stemmed fears about the spread of the European debt crisis.

  • 23/11/2011 | World

    Global stocks fall on German auction, China data

    US stocks suffered a sixth straight day of losses as frustration over the euro zone's debt crisis, coupled with weak Chinese factory data, further dented investor sentiment. Meanwhile, European shares fell to their lowest close in seven weeks after low demand at a German bond auction.

  • 24/11/2011 | World

    European shares fall on Merkel comments

    European shares fell for the sixth consecutive session in low volume after German Chancellor Angela Merkel renewed her position against changing the role of the European Central Bank to ease the euro zone debt crisis.

  • 25/11/2011 | World

    Wall Street falls for 7th session, European shares rebound

    US stocks fell for a seventh straight session, leading global equity markets to their worst week in two months on fear that Europe's debt crisis is dragging on without a credible solution. Meanwhile, European shares turned higher.

  • 29/11/2011 | World

    Global stocks rise after Italy auction, US data

    The Dow and S&P 500 advanced for a second day as stronger-than-expected consumer confidence data and hopes for further progress on a solution to Europe's fiscal mess bolstered sentiment. Meanwhile, European shares rose.

  • 30/11/2011 | World

    Global stocks gain on joint central bank move

    Global stocks and the euro rallied after the world's leading central banks agreed to cut the cost for European banks to borrow much-needed dollars. US Stocks rose 3 percent, while European shares increased in its fourth consecutive day of gains.

  • 01/12/2011 | World

    US stocks edge lower; European shares fall

    Wall Street eased today after the Dow posted its best run in nearly three years, but hopes tomorrow's key jobs report would underscore signs of strength in US economy kept investors engaged.

  • 02/12/2011 | World

    World stocks advance on US jobs data

    World stocks rose and were on track for their biggest weekly gain since March 2009 as US data showed a drop in the jobless rate, while the euro fell after four days of gains.

  • 05/12/2011 | World

    Global shares lose steam on downgrade worries

    Hopes that policymarkers are working toward a solution to the debt crisis lifted global shares, but a late-day credit warning from Standard & Poor's underscored what was at stake. It caused US stocks to cut gains, while European stocks rose to a five-week closing high.

  • 06/12/2011 | World

    Wall Street rises, European stocks fall

    US Stocks rose as investors bet European leaders would take strong steps this week to end the region's debt crisis, including bolstering its financial rescue fund. Meanwhile, European equities finished weaker in a choppy, thinly-traded session

  • 07/12/2011 | World

    US stocks up on summit bets, Europe drops

    US stocks edged up held steady against the dollar on lingering hopes an EU summit can ease Europe's debt crisis. Meanwhile, European shares fell slightly in cautious trade amid uncertain.

  • 08/12/2011 | World

    Global shares fall after ECB comments

    US stocks and European shares fell today after the president of the European Central Bank expressed caution over more bond purchases to ease the region's debt crisis. European shares also fell in a choppy afternoon session.

  • 09/12/2011 | World

    Global shares rally on EU deal

    World stocks rose today after EU leaders agreed on measures that partially address the region's debt crisis.

  • 12/12/2011 | World

    Global shares down as euphoria over EU deal fades

    US stocks ended lower, as concerns about Europe returned to the forefront after major credit ratings agencies warned that European leaders had not done enough to tackle the region's debt crisis. Meanwhile, European shares posted their biggest fall in three weeks.

  • 13/12/2011 | World

    Stocks give up gains after Fed, euro tumbles

    US stocks and European shares rose following an equities selloff the day before, but anxiety over Europe's debt problems kept markets jittery ahead of the Federal Reserve's assessment of the US economy.

  • 14/12/2011 | World

    Euro zone fears sink global stocks

    US Stocks fell for a third day and hit their lowest level in two weeks as widespread risk aversion sank commodity prices, drove the euro to its lowest in a year, and pushed Italian bond yields to a record high.

  • 15/12/2011 | World

    Wall Street higher on data, FedEx

    Wall Street stocks rose today as stronger labor market and manufacturing data as well as higher quarterly profit from FedEx spurred a rebound after three days of market losses.

  • 16/12/2011 | World

    Global stocks mixed on downgrade fears

    World stocks were mixed as worries about downgrades of weaker euro zone countries curbed risk appetite, pushing aside an improved outlook on the US economy.

  • 19/12/2011 | World

    Stocks, euro slide on euro zone worries

    US and European shares retreated and the euro slipped as investors cast doubt on efforts to tighten fiscal rules in the euro zone that aim to prevent the region's debt crisis from deepening.

  • 20/12/2011 | World

    Global shares rise on economy, Spanish auction

    Global stocks posted their strongest gains in three weeks and the euro rose on signs of improved economic prospects in Germany and the United States, as well as a better-than-expected Spanish debt auction.

  • 21/12/2011 | World

    Global shares fall after ECB boost

    US stocks declined modestly as equities retreated from recent gains, while weak earnings from Oracle raised concerns about the health of the tech sector. Meanwhile, European shares fell after the large take up by banks for cheap European Central Bank loans worried investors about the banks' funding needs.

  • 22/12/2011 | World

    Banks lead global shares higher

    US stocks rose, putting the S&P 500 on the cusp of finishing out the year higher as another decline in jobless claims pointed to further improvement in the labor market. Meanwhile, European shares rose, boosted by mostly upbeat data from the United States.

  • 23/12/2011 | World

    Global stocks higher after mixed data

    The S&P 500 turned positive for the year and closed out its third week of gains in four as equities extended their rally after a string of unexpectedly strong economic data. Meanwhile, European shares turned in their best weekly performance since early December.

  • 26/12/2011 | World

    Nikkei breaks above 25-day average in thin trade

    Japan's Nikkei average rose today to breach its 25-day moving average in thin trade after upbeat US housing data and a two-month extension of the US payroll tax cut gave temporary relief to market participants.

  • 27/12/2011 | World

    Global stocks finish mostly flat

    US stocks ended flat after fluctuating between small gains and losses in a light-volume session, as investors took a breather following a 5 percent rally last week. Meanwhile, European shares steadied in low volume as last week's tentative rally petered out.

  • 28/12/2011 | World

    Global stocks drop on worries about Europe

    Stocks fell after a hefty year-end rally and the S&P 500 erased gains for the year as investors shifted focus to what is expected to be a difficult start to 2012. European shares tracked Wall Street into the red in light trade, with auto makers the steepest fallers as investors cashed in on a recent rally.

  • 29/12/2011 | World

    Global shares rally on data

    US stocks rallied about 1 percent as data signaled positive trends for the economy, but gold prices fell for a fourth consecutive session as investors constrained by tight liquidity resulting from the euro-zone debt crisis were forced to sell. Meanwhile, European shares advanced.

  • 30/12/2011 | World

    Global stocks end year down

    The broad S&P 500 endured wild daily swings, but a year of drama left the index pretty much where it started. Not since 1970 has the index ended a year as close to unchanged as it did this year. Meanwhile, European shares rose but still recorded their biggest annual drop since the onset of the financial crisis.

  • 02/01/2012 | World

    European shares end higher in thin holiday trade

    European stocks ended higher in their first trading session of the year, led by defensive utilities such as E.ON and GDF Suez, while volumes were anaemic as UK and US markets remained closed for the New Year holiday.

  • 03/01/2012 | World

    Stocks up on data, US Fed

    Stocks started the year with a sharp rally, boosted by better-than-expected US and European data and hopes the Fed could ease monetary policy further, even as crude surged on tensions between the United States and Iran.

  • 04/01/2012 | World

    Wall Street flat; European shares fall

    US stocks dipped today as the euro zone's debt problems curbed market enthusiasm that fueled a rally in the previous session. Financial stocks were the top decliners, led by a fall in European banks. Concerns remain over tight credit markets that are making it expensive for European banks to raise capital and for euro-zone countries to refinance debt.

  • 05/01/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends up, European shares lower

    Banks led Wall Street to gains even as Europe struggled again, a sign investors are betting a relatively strong US economy will help US stocks outperform other markets.

  • 06/01/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends down, as European shares chalk up

    Stocks rose in the first week of 2012, even though news that the US jobless rate neared a three-year low did not spark buying interest in equities. Meanwhile, European shares ended little changed.

  • 09/01/2012 | World

    Wall St rises slightly, European shares end lower

    US stocks ended slightly higher in a light-volume session as investors stayed cautious ahead of corporate earnings and key auctions for European debt this week. Meanwhile, European shares fell in thin trade.

  • 10/01/2012 | World

    Global stocks gain on Alcoa outlook

    Stocks climbed to a five-month high, led by materials stocks after an upbeat forecast by aluminum company Alcoa Inc and strong gains by bank shares. Meanwhile, European shares hit a one-week closing high.

  • 11/01/2012 | World

    Wall Street closes flat, Europe drops after hitting 5-month high

    US Stocks held firm near recent five-month highs as markets awaited key bond market tests for Europe in the next two days that could determine the direction of the euro zone crisis. Meanwhile, European shares fell.

  • 13/01/2012 | World

    Global stocks on euro zone downgrade reports

    Stocks dropped, snapping a four-day winning streak, after news reports that Standard & Poor's would downgrade credit ratings on several euro-zone countries. Meanwhile, European shares dropped.

  • 16/01/2012 | World

    European shares end higher, led by autos

    European shares rose in thin trade today, led by carmakers after bullish broker comment buoyed the sector, as investors shrugged aside Standard & Poor's downgrade of nine euro zone countries and fresh worries about an unruly default in Greece.

  • 17/01/2012 | World

    Global stocks end higher

    Stocks sold off late in the session to end with modest gains as Citigroup's steep drop in profit gave investors a reason to unload bank shares. Meanwhile, European shares hit a 5-1/2-month high.

  • 18/01/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends higher on IMF hopes, European shares flat

    Stocks jumped to their highest since July as the International Monetary Fund sought to help countries hit by the European debt crisis, while Goldman Sachs' forecast-beating earnings dispelled some worries over bank profits.

  • 20/01/2012 | World

    S&P, Nasdaq dip after Google falls short, European shares move up

    The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq eased on Friday after Google disappointed on earnings, while the Dow rose with IBM. Meanwhile, European shares notched up a fifth straight week of gains.

  • 23/01/2012 | World

    Wall Street pauses after rally; European shares close high

    US stocks ended little changed as investors took a pause from a recent rally, awaiting earnings from bellwethers such as Apple later in the week. Meanwhile, European stocks hit their highest close since early August.

  • 24/01/2012 | World

    Global stocks fall on Greece talks

    US stocks edged lower, ending a five-day rally for the S&P 500, as talks to resolve Greece's debt crisis hit a snag and earnings from a number of blue chips disappointed investors. Meanwhile, European shares also fell.

  • 25/01/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends up after Fed rate; European shares fall on Greece

    Big profits from Apple and a promise from the Federal Reserve to keep rock-bottom rates for at least two more years powered the stock market higher. Meanwhile, European shares fell to a one-week closing low on worries about the outcome of debt talks.

  • 26/01/2012 | World

    Wall Street slips as European shares edge up

    A month-long rally on Wall Street appears to be sputtering as stocks slipped in what investors called a possible warning of weakness ahead. Meanwhile, European shares hit a six-month high, boosted by cyclical stocks such as miners and banks.

  • 27/01/2012 | World

    Global stocks slip as US GDP falls short

    World stocks fell on news the US economy grew more slowly than expected in the last quarter of 2011, while the euro rose on hopes of an imminent deal on Greece's debt that could help avert a disorderly default.

  • 30/01/2012 | World

    Global stocks off as Greece, Portugal drive fears

    Global stocks slid as a spike in Portuguese bond yields and the still-unresolved Greek debt talks raised investors' fears that the already-fragile European and global economies face greater risks.

  • 31/01/2012 | World

    Global stocks mixed on Greek debt deal

    US equities fell after disappointing US economic data added to gloom over fading hopes for a Greek debt restructuring deal. Earlier, European share prices closed up on renewed hopes for a Greek debt deal and after euro zone leaders agreed to a German-led deal on stricter budget controls.

  • 01/02/2012 | World

    Global shares rise on Greece optimism

    US stocks extended January's rally after upbeat global manufacturing data boosted sentiment and as Greece neared a long-delayed deal with private creditors. Meanwhile, European shares hit a six-month high.

  • 02/02/2012 | World

    Global stocks end flat

    Investors largely took a wait-and-see approach as US stocks ended little changed ahead of Friday's key employment report, but tech shares rose after strong earnings from chipmaker Qualcomm.

  • 03/02/2012 | World

    World shares higher after US job data

    A surge in hiring in the world's largest economy last month drove the Nasdaq to an 11-year high as optimism grew that the labor market is on a steady path to recovery. Meanwhile, European shares made their highest weekly gain since late December.

  • 06/02/2012 | World

    Global stocks end down on Europe worries

    US stocks closed slightly lower, as lingering questions about Europe and corporate earnings overshadowed growing optimism about economic growth after a five-week rally. Meanwhile, European shares also ended lower.

  • 07/02/2012 | World

    Global stocks mixed, Greece uncertainty weighs

    US stocks ended up slightly, but with the outcome of discussions on a bailout package for Greece uncertain, investors are unlikely to make big bets in coming days. Meanwhile, European shares slipped.

  • 08/02/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends flat, European stocks drop

    US stocks closed flat in another thinly traded session as Greece remained in a standstill over accepting tough reforms in exchange for a bailout critical to avoiding a chaotic default. Meanwhile, European shares fell from six-month highs.

  • 09/02/2012 | World

    Wall Street, European shares higher on Greek deal

    US stocks rose modestly for a third straight day and European shares edged up slightly, after Greece reached a deal to secure a financial bailout, but investors were cautious after weeks of gains.

  • 10/02/2012 | World

    Global shares tumble as Greek deal falters

    The S&P 500 posted its biggest daily percentage decline thus far in 2012 after an about-face on Greece's long-awaited debt deal ended a five-week streak of gains for equities.

  • 13/02/2012 | World

    Global stocks rise on Greek vote

    US Stocks rose, led by bank shares after Greece's parliament approved reforms needed to qualify for a cash disbursement and avoid an unruly default. Meanwhile, a low-volume rally in European shares looked to peter out as traders said short-sellers were beginning to position for a fall in the market.

  • 14/02/2012 | World

    Global stocks fall on fresh Greek concerns

    World stocks retreated today on fresh concerns over Greece's bailout and on weak US retail sales that gave investors pause about a rally that had pushed a broad measure of US equities to almost a seven-month high this week.

  • 15/02/2012 | World

    Wall Street drops, as Europe edges up

    US stocks fell for the third session in four, with market direction largely dictated by the swings in shares of Apple, the largest company in the world. Meanwhile, European shares ended off session highs in thin trade.

  • 16/02/2012 | World

    Global stocks rally on data, Greek hopes

    World stocks rallied on strong US economic data and indications that euro-zone leaders were on track to approve a crucial bailout for Greece.

  • 20/02/2012 | World

    European shares rise on China move, Greek hopes

    Shares gained as China's move to beef up banking activity supported optimism for global growth and as Greece edged closer to securing a bailout, though rising oil prices weighed on the recovery hopes.

  • 22/02/2012 | World

    Global stocks lower on euro zone recession worries

    Global stocks eased after data showed the euro zone may be sliding toward recession and China's new export orders shrank in February.

  • 23/02/2012 | World

    Wall Street rises; European shares edge lower

    Wall Street stocks rose after data showed the US labor market remained on the mend, but the market stalled as it approached highs not seen since before the 2008 collapse of Lehman Brothers. Meanwhile, European shares fell for a third straight session.

  • 29/02/2012 | World

    Global stocks cut losses on Fed report

    Stocks pared their losses after the Federal Reserve gave a positive assessment of US economic conditions. European shares surrendered earlier gains and finished slightly lower after bearish comments from US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on the country's unemployment.

  • 02/03/2012 | World

    EU argues over balance between austerity, growth

    European Union leaders argued today over the right balance between budget austerity and reviving lost growth at the first summit for two years in which the euro zone debt crisis did not eclipse all else.

  • 05/03/2012 | World

    Global stocks slip as China cuts growth target

    US stocks edged lower at the open today after data showing a decline in European private sector activity and a lower growth target for China gave investors reason to pause after 3 weeks of gains for the S&P 500.

  • 06/03/2012 | World

    Wall Street posts first big loss; European shares lower

    The Dow dropped more than 200 points, handing Wall Street its worst day in almost three months on renewed fears of a disorderly default in Greece and concerns that China's slowdown would hit global growth. Meanwhile, European shares hit a one-month closing low after fresh growth and Greek debt-deal concerns.

  • 08/03/2012 | World

    Global shares rise on Greek deal optimism

    US stocks ended higher, recovering most of the week's losses, after Greece moved closer to a bond swap with private creditors to avoid a messy default. Meanwhile, European stocks rallied, reversing half the loss suffered earlier in the week.

  • 09/03/2012 | World

    Upbeat US jobs data lifts Wall Street, European shares

    Global stocks rose after strong US jobs data beat expectations, providing another sign the world's biggest economy is recovering.

  • 12/03/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends flat as European equities dip

    Defensive names rallied in an otherwise flat day for Wall Street, as traders paused to digest recent gains and looked ahead to a Federal Reserve monetary policy statement. Meanwhile, European equities edged lower.

  • 13/03/2012 | World

    Wall Street scores 2012 best day, as European shares hit 33-week peak

    The US stock market posted its best day this year, with the late spark coming from JPMorgan Chase & Co after the bank announced it had boosted its dividend. Meanwhile, European shares scaled to a 33-week high as encouraging data from Germany and the United States signalled a recovery in the global economy.

  • 19/03/2012 | World

    Apple buoys Wall Street, as European shares slip

    Apple lifted US stocks on Monday after it announced regular dividends and share buy-backs, while benchmark US Treasury yields hit a near five-month high as investors sold safe-haven government bonds. Meanwhile, European share prices slipped to snap a four-day winning streak.

  • 20/03/2012 | World

    Global stocks slip on China

    A warning about China's growth sparked selling in energy and industrial shares, but the broad market's losses were contained, a sign of resilience for US stocks. Meanwhile, financials and commodity-linked stocks were among the top fallers as European shares retreated from eight-month highs.

  • 22/03/2012 | World

    Global stocks retreat on growth worries

    Cyclical sectors led US stocks lower, setting the S&P 500 up for its first negative week in six, after factory data showed a slowdown in both the euro zone and China. Meanwhile, European shares notched up their longest losing streak in four months.

  • 26/03/2012 | World

    Global stocks rally on Bernanke comments

    Global stocks extended gains as comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke suggested the US central bank would continue supportive monetary policies even as the unemployment rate improves.

  • 27/03/2012 | World

    Global stocks touch 8-month high

    World stocks were little changed after touching an eight-month high o n T uesday, while the dollar rose from the previous session's losses a day after the Federal Reserve signalled it would continue its loose monetary policy.

  • 28/03/2012 | World

    Oil tumbles on reserve talks, global stocks follow

    Oil prices fell on Wednesday as the US and some European governments mulled the release of strategic oil reserves, while commodity-related shares weighed on global equities.

  • 29/03/2012 | World

    Global stocks dip on US jobless data

    The Dow managed a slim gain while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq shook off most of their earlier losses to end slightly lower, as investors took advantage of a selloff to buy blue chips that have been rallying throughout the quarter. Meanwhile, European shares extended their recent slide to hit a three-week closing low.

  • 30/03/2012 | World

    Global stocks rise on US data

    World stock markets advanced, posting double-digit gains for the quarter, as economic reports showing US consumer spending and sentiment still on the rise helped buoy stock prices and undercut the desire to hold bonds.

  • 02/04/2012 | World

    Global shares start second quarter with rally

    US stocks started the second quarter with a bang, with the S&P 500 climbing to a fresh four-year high as manufacturing data from the United States and China helped support the outlook for economic growth. Meanwhile, European shares record their biggest daily gain in three weeks.

  • 03/04/2012 | World

    Wall Street drops after Fed minutes; Europe shares dip as Spain hit by deficit concerns

    US stocks fell, with the S&P 500 retreating from four-year highs after the US Federal Reserve said it was less inclined to provide more economic stimulus. Meanwhile, European shares fell with the Spanish market hit by concerns over its ability to tackle its deficit.

  • 04/04/2012 | World

    Global stocks fall on less hope of Fed help, Spanish auction

    Global stocks dropped more than 1 percent a day after US central bank meeting minutes dented hopes for more economic stimulus and as a Spanish debt auction drew weak results.

  • 04/04/2012 | World

    European Central Bank holds interest rates at 1%

    The European Central Bank held interest rates at a record low of 1 percent today and is expected to resist German pressure to flag an exit from its crisis-fighting mode as the euro zone recovery looks increasingly shaky and concerns grow about Spain.

  • 05/04/2012 | World

    Wall street drops as European shares limp higher

    US stocks mostly dipped, but the S&P 500 ended its worst week this year as growing pressure on Europe's debt markets revived concerns about the region's financial stability. Meanwhile, Strong miners helped haul European equity markets into positive territory.

  • 06/04/2012 | World

    Nikkei down for 4th day, marks worst week in 8 months

    Japan's Nikkei average fell in thin volume today ahead of a key US jobs report and marked its worst weekly performance in eight months on fading hopes of further US stimulus and fresh concerns over the euro zone.

  • 09/04/2012 | World

    Global shares sinks in wake of jobs report

    Global stocks fell as investors reacted to the surprisingly sharp slowdown in US jobs growth reported last week, which raised concerns about the strength of the world's largest economy.

  • 11/04/2012 | World

    Wall Street, Europe shares extend gains

    An encouraging start to earnings season helped US stocks rebound from five days of losses that pushed the S&P 500 below a key technical level. Meanwhile, European stocks rose, halting a week-long slide as recently battered banks rallied.

  • 12/04/2012 | World

    Global stocks gain on Europe's easing worries, China growth talk

    US stocks scored a second day of solid gains, led by materials and energy stocks, as investors set aside weak figures on the domestic labour market. Meanwhile, European shares enjoyed a late-session rally, with mining stocks propelling the index to a one-week closing high.

  • 16/04/2012 | World

    Global shares turn positive on US data

    The Dow rose on Monday as robust US retail sales data helped large-cap consumer stocks, but a 4 percent slide in Apple hurt the Nasdaq. Meanwhile, European shares regained poise.

  • 17/04/2012 | World

    Global shares extend gains

    US stocks scored their biggest gains in a month after Coca-Cola led a round of strong earnings and as concerns about Europe's debt crisis eased as Spanish bond yields fell. Meanwhile, European shares rallied, with banks leading gains.

  • 18/04/2012 | World

    Global stocks fall on renewed Europe fears

    Global stocks fell, with Wall Street retreating from its biggest gain in a month as investors turned to safe-havens on worries that Spain might light a new fire under the euro zone debt crisis.

  • 19/04/2012 | World

    Global stocks hit by debt concerns, US data

    US stocks fell for a second day as labor market data showed more signs of weakness, while a warning from Qualcomm and poor results from Stanley Black & Decker also discouraged investors. Meanwhile, European equity markets sold off.

  • 20/04/2012 | World

    Global stocks end week with gains

    Strong corporate earnings gave Wall Street its first positive week for April with a gain, the S&P 500 finished up 0.1 percent, its first higher close in three days. Meanwhile, European shares closed out their best week in a month.

  • 23/04/2012 | World

    Global stocks knocked by political turmoil in Europe

    US stocks fell as political turmoil in Europe cast doubts on the euro zone's ability to push through measures to end its debt crisis and as Wal-Mart sank following a report it stymied a bribery probe. European shares fell to a three-month low in brisk volume as worsening global economic conditions threatened to deepen the euro zone's crisis.

  • 24/04/2012 | World

    Wall Street, European shares rebound

    The Dow and the S&P 500 rose after strong earnings and upbeat outlooks from big manufacturers like 3M Co, but Apple's slide ahead of its results drove the Nasdaq down. Meanwhile, European shares rebounded when bullish company earnings updates lifted some of the politics-driven gloom over equity markets.

  • 25/04/2012 | World

    Global shares rebound on Apple, Bernanke's comments

    Global shares jumped after stellar earnings from Apple Inc bolstered optimism over corporate earnings and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank was prepared to do more to aid the US economy if necessary.

  • 26/04/2012 | World

    Global stocks edge higher despite euro zone worries

    US stocks rose for a third day after upbeat housing data and stronger-than-expected results from companies, including Citrix Systems Inc, overshadowed some high-profile earnings misses. Meanwhile, mixed corporate earnings and economic data left European shares closing little changed.

  • 30/04/2012 | World

    Global stocks fall in April on Europe stress

    The S&P 500 posted its first monthly decline since November, as stocks slipped on signs the US economy may be slowing and as a recession in Spain highlighted risks in the euro zone. Meanwhile, European stocks snapped a four-session rally, with news of a recession in Spain putting economic and debt problems back in the spotlight.

  • 02/05/2012 | World

    Global shares fall after weak euro zone, US data

    The S&P 500 and the Dow edged lower as data showed that private sector hiring unexpectedly fell to a seven-month low in April, sparking concerns that Friday's key jobs report will also disappoint investors.

  • 03/05/2012 | World

    Wall Street drops, European shares end flat on ECB, US data

    US stocks fell as economic data sent mixed signals on the recovery a day before the April payrolls report. Meanwhile, European equities erased early gains to close broadly flat.

  • 07/05/2012 | World

    Global shares resilient after Europe's elections

    World markets took political upheaval in Europe largely in stride, a day after voters in Greece and France delivered strong mandates against austerity measures, with local equity markets up.

  • 08/05/2012 | World

    Greek crisis drags global stocks lower

    US stocks ended lower after political developments in Greece fanned concerns about Europe's fiscal health, but a late rally helped indexes cut losses to close well above lows. Meanwhile, European shares sank to a four-month closing low.

  • 09/05/2012 | World

    Global shares fall on Greece fears

    Global shares slid for a sixth day while safe-haven US and German government debt rose as rising fears about the fragility of Spanish banks and a political impasse in Greece worsened fears about the euro zone debt crisis.

  • 10/05/2012 | World

    Global stocks gain after US jobs data

    Global stocks advanced for the first time in seven sessions today on relatively encouraging US jobs data and improved investor sentiment regarding Europe's festering debt crisis.

  • 11/05/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends week lower, European shares turn positive

    Shares of US banks slumped after JPMorgan said it lost billions of dollars on bad trades, but the overall market ended only modestly lower, thanks to gains in technology shares. Meanwhile, European shares staged a late rally.

  • 14/05/2012 | World

    Global shares dive on Greece impasse

    US stocks fell as investors dealt with the one-two punch of worsening political upheaval in the euro zone and the possibility that China's economy may be softening more than previously thought. Meanwhile, European shares sank to a four and a half month closing low.

  • 15/05/2012 | World

    Global stocks drop as new Greece concerns arise

    US stocks fell for the eighth day in the past 10 as uncertainty stemming from the political stalemate in Greece gave investors another reason to be cautious and sellers came out in force late in the session.

  • 16/05/2012 | World

    Euro zone worries drag global stocks down

    US stocks fell in a volatile session today as news that the European Central Bank had stopped providing liquidity to some Greek banks unnerved investors ahead of the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve later in the day.

  • 17/05/2012 | World

    Global shares drop on euro break-up fears

    US stocks hit a four-month low as rising Spanish bond yields increased investor anxiety over that country's banks and another round of weak data undermined hopes for US economic recovery. Meanwhile, European shares hit multi-month troughs and a key banking index its lowest mark ever.

  • 18/05/2012 | World

    Global stocks erase year's gain

    US stocks fell after a sloppy debut by Facebook Inc spoiled hopes that a spectacular open for the most-anticipated stock sale in years would brighten the mood in what has been a gloomy month for equity markets. Meanwhile, European stocks sank.

  • 21/05/2012 | World

    Global stocks rebound as G8 leaders pledge growth

    Global stocks rebounded from lows for the year as world leaders emphasized support for growth in the euro zone, and China said priority should be given to maintaining its economic expansion.

  • 22/05/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends flat, European shares edge up

    US stocks closed mostly flat after volatilility late in the session, with weakness in materials and energy shares offsetting strength in financials. Meanwhile, European stocks recorded their biggest daily gain in a month.

  • 23/05/2012 | World

    Global shares retreat ahead of EU summit, data

    US and European shares fell today on mounting concerns over Greece's future in the euro zone and as a weaker-than-expected revenue forecast from computer maker Dell weighed on investor sentiment.

  • 24/05/2012 | World

    Global stocks eke out gains

    US stocks ended slightly higher in a third session marked by late-day swings, but the Nasdaq fell after NetApp gave a weak revenue forecast, casting doubt on the outlook for tech spending.

  • 25/05/2012 | World

    Stocks, euro fall on fears of Greek euro exit

    US stocks and the euro slipped  as Spain's deteriorating finances and a possible Greek exit from the euro overshadowed an upbeat report on US consumer confidence.

  • 28/05/2012 | World

    European shares knocked by Spain bank worries

    European shares ended in negative territory, reversing earlier gains in thin trade as concerns surrounding Spain's banks returned to the forefront of investors' minds. Wall Street was closed today due to the Memorial Day holiday.

  • 29/05/2012 | World

    Global stocks rise on hopes of fresh ECB measures

    US stocks rose as signs Greece would stay in the euro zone were enough to spark buying in what has been a weak month for equities, while Facebook plumbed new lows on high volume. Meanwhile, European stocks ended higher, hitting a one-week closing high.

  • 30/05/2012 | World

    Global shares fall on euro zone worries

    Global stocks tumbled as surging bond yields in Spain and Italy ratcheted up tensions in financial markets about Europe's ability to solve its growing debt crisis. Meanwhile, European shares fell sharply and looked poised for further jitters.

  • 31/05/2012 | World

    Global stocks suffer weakest month in 2012

    US stocks fell modestly to close out the worst month since September as investor sentiment sank on Europe's deepening credit problems. Meanwhile, European shares fell close to a five-month closing low to record their worst monthly loss since last August.

  • 01/06/2012 | World

    Global shares sink on US job data

    US stocks fell more than 2 percent, dragging the Dow into negative territory for the year after a dismal US jobs report added to fears that Europe's spiraling debt crisis was dragging down the world economy. Meanwhile, European shares tumbled to six-month lows.

  • 04/06/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends flat as European shares bounce back

    The S&P 500 closed flat as worries about the European debt crisis and weaker US data kept investors wary of equities. Meanwhile, European shares rose after grim economic data.

  • 05/06/2012 | World

    Global shares rebound on stimulus hopes

    US stocks rose, recovering some ground from last week's selloff, as data showing the vast US services sector improved in May outweighed investor angst about the euro zone's fiscal crisis. Meanwhile, European shares rose after a choppy, nervous session.

  • 06/06/2012 | World

    Global stocks rally on central bank hopes

    US stocks jumped, giving the S&P 500 its best day since December, as talk of a rescue of Spain's troubled banks and hopes for more monetary stimulus sparked a rebound from recent selling. Meanwhile, Riskier banking and mining stocks led a technical rally among Europe's top shares.

  • 07/06/2012 | World

    Global shares end mixed on Bernanke comments

    The S&P 500 ended barely changed as optimism about China's interest-rate cut was offset by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's comments that dimmed hopes for more US stimulus. Meanwhile, European shares rose but ended well off a session peak.

  • 08/06/2012 | World

    Wall Street climbs as European shares snap rally on global growth concerns

    US equities ended on a high note, with the benchmark S&P 500 index registering its best week of the year as investors returned to stocks on expectations Spain was closer to getting aid for its troubled banks. Meanwhile, European equities snapped a four-day rally.

  • 11/06/2012 | World

    Global stocks fall on Spain bank bailout uncertainty

    US stocks fell as Europe's aid package for Spanish banks did little to alleviate investor concerns about the euro zone's finances and a slowdown in the wider global economy. Meanwhile, European shares ended flat.

  • 12/06/2012 | World

    Global shares edge up as Spain, Greece in focus

    US stocks took their cues from Europe's troubled debt markets, staging a comeback rally to end up more than 1 percent as Spanish bond yields came off euro-era record highs. Meanwhile, European shares closed higher after a volatile session.

  • 13/06/2012 | World

    Global shares fall on Europe fears

    Wall Street ended lower as fears ahead of the weekend elections in Greece finally drove down a market that had been treading water through most of the day. Meanwhile, European shares fell in choppy trade.

  • 14/06/2012 | World

    Wall Street up, as European shares drop

    US stocks jumped after news major central banks are preparing coordinated action if the results of Greek elections this weekend lead to turmoil in financial markets. Meanwhile, European shares dropped.

  • 15/06/2012 | World

    Hope lifts global stocks before Greek election

    US stocks rallied to close a second straight week of gains on hopes of collective action from global central banks if Sunday's election in Greece triggers market turmoil. Meanwhile, European stocks ended higher, with a key euro zone index hitting its highest closing level in nearly four weeks.

  • 18/06/2012 | World

    Global shares fall on euro zone contagion fears

    The Nasdaq advanced, propelled by a rally in Apple and other big-cap tech stocks, but fears Europe's debt crisis is in danger of worsening limited broader gains.

  • 19/06/2012 | World

    Global shares higher on hopes for stimulus measures, Fed meeting

    Global stocks rose today on hopes that the Federal Reserve will agree to extend stimulus measures as the economy struggles to recover and the euro zone's debt crisis gets worse.

  • 20/06/2012 | World

    Global stocks end near flat

    Major stock indexes ended a choppy trading session flat to slightly lower on Wednesday w hile Treasuries trimmed losses after the Federal Reserve extended monetary stimulus to keep the US economic recovery from stalling.

  • 21/06/2012 | World

    Global stocks sink on growth worries

    World stocks fell today after a raft of data showed a global economic slowdown. Data showed business activity across the euro zone shrank for a fifth straight month in June and Chinese manufacturing contracted, while weaker overseas demand slowed US factory growth.

  • 22/06/2012 | World

    Banks lead Wall Street's tepid rebound

    US stocks rose today as gains in banking shares helped the S&P 500 index rebound from its second-worst decline of the year.

  • 25/06/2012 | World

    Wall Street tumbles on European summit skepticism

    Stocks fell sharply, putting the S&P 500 near break-even for June so far, as investors saw little reason to be optimistic about a European Union summit this week. European shares, in worst one-day fall since June 1.

  • 26/06/2012 | World

    Wall Street edges up after sell-off; Europe in focus

    US stocks advanced modestly today with investors exercising caution as a Spanish bill auction met with falling demand ahead of a summit by EU leaders later in the week.

  • 27/06/2012 | World

    Global shares extend gains after home sales data, summit eyed

    US stocks added gains today after data showed contracts to purchase previously owned US homes matched a two-year high in May, fueling optimism the housing market is poised for a recovery.

  • 28/06/2012 | World

    Wall Street down on Europe, healthcare ruling

    US stocks fell today as concerns about JP Morgan's trading loss, a criminal probe into banks in London and a surprise Supreme Court ruling upholding a landmark healthcare law played into a plethora of woes about Europe.

  • 02/07/2012 | World

    Wall St shakes off factory data; S&P, Nasdaq rise

    US Stocks were only slightly lower today as expectations of more stimulus from the Federal Reserve put a floor in the market after data showed the manufacturing sector contracted for the first time in nearly three years last month.

  • 03/07/2012 | World

    Wall Street gains for third day as stimulus hopes rise

    US stocks extended a rally for a third day as sharp gains in oil prices lifted energy shares and traders factored in increased expectations for central bank stimulus.

  • 04/07/2012 | World

    Global shares dragged lower by grim economic data

    European stocks ended slightly lower todasy in extremely thin trading volumes as US markets remained closed for a holiday, with investors taking a breather after a sharp three-day rally and ahead of the European Central Bank policy meeting

  • 05/07/2012 | World

    Global shares fall despite global central bank action

    US stocks edged down as economic stimulus measures by major central banks failed to excite investors before a US jobs report expected to show tepid growth. European shares slipped from two-month highs to end lower.

  • 06/07/2012 | World

    Global stocks drop on US jobs data

    US stocks fell about 1 percent as another month of tepid jobs growth underlined fears the economy was stalling, though not to the point where more economic stimulus from the Federal Reserve was imminent. Meanwhile, European shares posted their worst one-day fall in around two weeks.

  • 09/07/2012 | World

    Growth, European worries send global shares lower

    US stocks slipped in light trading, weighed down by weak economic data from Asia and signs of economic trouble in Europe, underscored by higher Spanish and Italian bond yields. Meanwhile, European equities fell for a fourth straight session.

  • 10/07/2012 | World

    More profit warnings hit Wall Street

    US stocks fell as several profit warnings from the technology sector added to concerns the economy was losing steam.

  • 11/07/2012 | World

    Wall Street drops after Fed minutes, European stocks end flat

    US stocks fell as minutes from the Federal Reserve's last meeting showed policymakers are open to the idea of providing more economic stimulus, but that conditions might need to worsen for a consensus to build. Meanwhile, European equities steadied.

  • 12/07/2012 | World

    Economy fears hit global shares

    US stocks fell, hit by more warnings in the technology sector, while a rally in Procter & Gamble helped the blue-chip Dow cut its loss. Meanwhile, European shares sold off and slipped into the red for the week.

  • 13/07/2012 | World

    Global shares rise on Chinese data

    US stocks shed the sour tone that plagued equities all week, with a rally that broke a six-day losing streak. Meanwhile, European shares posted their highest close in more than a week.

  • 16/07/2012 | World

    Wall Street falls, as European shares edge up

    Wall Street stocks ended down, although Citigroup's better-than-expected earnings limited losses. The S&P 500 has fallen in seven of the last eight sessions, weighed by concerns about economic growth. Meanwhile, European shares edged higher, helped by gains at Scandinavian lenders SEB and Danske Bank.

  • 17/07/2012 | World

    Global stocks mixed after Bernanke economy view

    Wall Street rose in choppy trade after a gloomy economic outlook by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke kept alive views that the US central bank may take further steps to stimulate growth. Meanwhile, European shares fell in thin trading.

  • 18/07/2012 | World

    Global shares higher after US Fed's mixed signals

    US stocks rose, lifted by a rebound in tech shares following Intel's results, though financials limited gains as Bank of America sold off. European shares edged up but the euro eased today after testimony from US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.

  • 19/07/2012 | World

    Global shares climb on earnings

    Global shares climbed to two-week highstoday as strong corporate earnings offset weak US economic data but concerns about Spain's financial troubles drove the euro broadly lower.

  • 23/07/2012 | World

    Global shares plunge on Spain bailout speculation

    US stocks fell for a second straight session, as Spain appeared closer to needing a national bailout and poor corporate results weighed on the market. Meanwhile, European stocks also sank.

  • 24/07/2012 | World

    Global stocks drop as Spain fears persist

    Wall Street stocks fell, hit by signs the euro zone crisis is worsening and evidence that Europe's slowdown is hurting US companies, including bellwether UPS. Meanwhile, European shares fell, extending the previous session's steep losses in choppy trade.

  • 25/07/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends mixed, European shares fall for fourth day

    The S&P 500 fell for a fourth day and the Nasdaq dropped after a rare earnings stumble from Apple, while strong results from Boeing and Caterpillar lifted the Dow. Meanwhile, European stocks extended their fall into a fourth session in thin trade.

  • 26/07/2012 | World

    Global stocks rally as ECB hints about action

    Global stocks rallied after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi pledged to do whatever is necessary to protect the euro zone from collapse.

  • 27/07/2012 | World

    Global shares extend gains on GDP, stimulus hopes

    Global shares were higher today following a report on economic growth which met expectations and on hopes for further stimulus from the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank.

  • 30/07/2012 | World

    Wall Street dips, as European stocks hit 3-month closing high

    US stocks finished mostly flat on Monday as investors paused following the best two-day run this year, with central bank meetings and a full load of US economic data looming. Meanwhile, European shares scaled three-month highs, closing above a key technical level in a bullish sign.

  • 31/07/2012 | World

    Global shares drop as Fed, ECB awaited

    US stocks fell with traders' sights set again on Wednesday's Federal Reserve statement on the economy and a possible new round of stimulus. Meanwhile, European shares suffered their biggest intraday fall in more than a week.

  • 01/08/2012 | World

    Wall Street slips after Fed, as European shares rise

    US stocks slipped on disappointment that the Federal Reserve offered no new measures to stimulate the economy and after a computer glitch at a brokerage triggered a spike in volatility shortly after the open. Meanwhile, European shares rose in light trade.

  • 02/08/2012 | World

    Global shares drops on ECB disappointment

    Global stocks tumbled after the European Central Bank disappointed investors who were hoping for immediate action to combat the euro zone debt crisis.

  • 03/08/2012 | World

    Global stocks rally on data, banks

    Wall Street rallied to its highest level since early May on a stronger-than-expected US jobs report and renewed hope European authorities would act to contain the euro zone debt crisis. Meanwhile, European shares rose to their highest level in four months, led by gains in bank stocks.

  • 06/08/2012 | World

    Global stocks rise on hopes for Europe

    US stocks closed at three-month highs for the second day in a row, extending last week's rally on the hope for more assistance for the troubled euro zone. Meanwhile, European shares closed at their highest level in more than four months.

  • 07/08/2012 | World

    Global shares up on policy hopes

    US stocks rose for a third straight day, pushing the S&P above 1,400 for the first time since early May, on growing optimism the European Central Bank would act soon to contain the euro zone's debt crisis. Meanwhile, European shares rose to their highest level in more than four months.

  • 09/08/2012 | World

    Global shares drift at 4-month highs

    The Standard & Poor's 500 extended its rally to a fifth day, again eking out a tiny gain as lingering expectations for economic stimulus from central banks lent support to a market lacking new catalysts. Meanwhile, the leading index of European shares edged closer to a fresh 2012 peak.

  • 10/08/2012 | World

    US stocks manage 6th day of gains, European shares dip

    US stocks notched a gain for the sixth session in a row, as gloomy Chinese economic data butted up against expectations policymakers could act to shore up the world's economies. Meanwhile, European stocks dipped as soft Chinese economic data prompted investors to take a breather after a two-week rally.

  • 13/08/2012 | World

    Global stocks slip on world growth worries

    US stocks ended slightly lower as fatigue set in after a six-day rally and disappointing Japanese growth data provided a fresh reminder of the headwinds facing the global economy. Meanwhile, European shares took their sharpest fall in more than a week.

  • 14/08/2012 | World

    Wall Street fades in late trade, European shares rally

    Wall Street stocks ended little changed after early gains supported by stronger-than-expected US retail sales numbers faded, while oil prices rose on tepid growth data in Europe that underpinned hopes for fresh monetary stimulus. Meanwhile, European shares advanced.

  • 15/08/2012 | World

    Wall Street continues advance, European shares inch lower

    US stocks spent another session in a tight range on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 ending a few points higher and extending a rally that seems to be happening in slow motion. Meanwhile, European shares dipped.

  • 16/08/2012 | World

    Global stocks rise on Merkel remarks

    World shares rose to near 3-1/2-month highs on Thursday after supportive comments from Germany on the European Central Bank's efforts to contain the region's debt crisis.

  • 17/08/2012 | World

    Global stocks rise on German backing for ECB action

    Global shares advanced as apparent support from German Chancellor Angela Merkel for European Central Bank intervention to calm the euro zone's debt troubles lifted investor sentiment for a second day.

  • 20/08/2012 | World

    Global stocks slip on ECB comment

    Global shares closed almost flat after the European Central Bank sought to squash speculation about a form of market intervention to contain the euro zone debt crisis, damping recent investor enthusiasm for risk.

  • 21/08/2012 | World

    Wall Street slips, as banks lift European shares

    US stocks fell after the S&P 500 hit its highest level in four years as the benchmark index faced technical resistance and traders cashed in recent gains. Meanwhile, European shares rose in thin trade, boosted by renewed speculation over the ECB.

  • 22/08/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends flat after Fed, European shares slip

    US stocks recovered from losses to finish flat after Federal Reserve minutes suggested the central bank might ease monetary policy further soon. Meanwhile, European stocks fell, retreating further from 13-month highs hit earlier this week.

  • 23/08/2012 | World

    World stocks ease as Fed stimulus hopes dim

    Global stocks retreated as expectations dimmed for new stimulus from the Federal Reserve and data indicated an economic slowdown in Europe and China.

  • 24/08/2012 | World

    Global shares climb on ECB news, Bernanke

    Global shares rose on news that the European Central Bank is considering setting yield band targets in a new bond-buying program that could help contain euro-zone borrowing costs and on hopes of more stimulus from the Federal Reserve.

  • 27/08/2012 | World

    Wall St finishes flat as central bank stimulus awaited

    US stocks edged up at the open as investors awaited signs of central bank stimulus and as Apple surged following a court victory.

  • 28/08/2012 | World

    Wall St ends flat, volume among lightest of year

    Stocks were little changed on Wall Street as mixed data gave investors little indication whether Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke might signal more economic stimulus from the Fed when he speaks on Friday.

  • 29/08/2012 | World

    Global shares almost flat ahead of central bank moves

    Stocks edged higher on Wednesday in the lightest trading of the year as investors waited for a key speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Friday.

  • 30/08/2012 | World

    Global shares, euro slip ahead of Bernanke speech

    Stocks fell and the euro retreated as investors pared back expectations that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will signal a new round of economic stimulus in a key address on Friday to central bankers.

  • 31/08/2012 | World

    Bernanke speech lifts global stocks

    US stocks rose after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, expressing "grave concern" for the stagnating US job market, said the central bank was prepared to take further steps to strengthen the economy if necessary. Meanwhile, European shares also ended higher.

  • 03/09/2012 | World

    European stocks rise as ECB hopes eclipse grim data

    European stocks ended higher on Monday, extending the previous session's rally as investors' hopes of further stimulus measures from central banks overshadowed grim manufacturing data from China and Europe. Wall Street remained closed for a public holiday.

  • 04/09/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends mixed, as data knocks European shares

    US stocks closed mixed as investors waited for clarity on European Central Bank plans to shore up heavily indebted countries, but late gains by Apple Inc helped buoy equities off the day's lows. Meanwhile, European shares fell.

  • 05/09/2012 | World

    Global shares end mixed on global growth woes

    US stocks closed out a second straight session of thin trading, with investors reluctant to make big bets ahead of a crucial meeting of the European Central Bank. Meanwhile, European shares steadied at the close.

  • 06/09/2012 | World

    Global stocks surge to new highs on Draghi plan

    US stocks closed at multi-year highs, with the S&P 500 ending at its highest level since before the collapse of Lehman Brothers as investors hailed a new European bond-buying program aimed at stemming the region's debt crisis. Meanwhile, European shares rallied and geared up for further gains.

  • 07/09/2012 | World

    Global shares flat after payrolls, Fed in focus

    US stocks held steady at four-year highs, closing out their best week since June as a sharply disappointing jobs report only fuelled expectations that the Federal Reserve would act to stimulate the economy next week. Meanwhile, gains in heavyweight banking and mining stocks drove European shares to fresh peaks

  • 10/09/2012 | World

    Global shares dip before German ruling, Fed

    Wall Street stocks fell as investors locked in gains on a recent rally ahead of possible policy action from the Federal Reserve later this week, while weakness in Intel shares weighed on the Nasdaq. Meanwhile, European shares edged lower.

  • 13/09/2012 | World

    Fed's move ignites Wall Street, as European shares end lower

    US stocks surged to multi-year highs after the Federal Reserve announced an aggressive plan to stimulate the economy, encouraging investors to dive back into the market. Meanwhile, European stocks fell, taking a pause in their sharp three-month rally.

  • 14/09/2012 | World

    Global shares rally again on Fed plan

    US stocks rose for a fourth straight session to close out the week at nearly five-year highs after the Federal Reserve took bold action to spur the economy, a move that could keep equities buoyed in the coming months. Meanwhile, European shares set a new 14-month high.

  • 17/09/2012 | World

    Global stocks edge lower as central bank rally pauses

    Stocks in the United States and Europe gave back some of last week's huge gains as investors began to question whether recent action by both the European Central Bank and Federal Reserve would be enough to revive global economic growth.

  • 18/09/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends flat as European shares drop

    US stocks ended flat to slightly lower after bellwether FedEx cut its profit forecast and investors pulled back after last week's rally on central bank stimulus. Meanwhile, European shares fell on Spain.

  • 20/09/2012 | World

    Global shares end mixed after China, Europe data

    The Dow industrials ended slightly higher while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq cut most of the day's losses in a sign that investor sentiment remains generally positive despite several weak manufacturing surveys from around the world. Meanwhile, European stocks slipped, hurt by grim macro data from Europe, China and the United States.

  • 21/09/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends flat, as European shares rise on Spain hope

    US stocks closed flat even though investors welcomed Spain's efforts to seek a bailout and cheered Apple's newest iPhone that went on sale today, driving its shares to a record high. Meanwhile, European equities rose.

  • 24/09/2012 | World

    Global shares fall after German data

    US stocks edged lower as a disappointing forecast from Caterpillar and weak German data increased concerns that global growth may remain sluggish. Meanwhile, European shares fell.

  • 25/09/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends lower, European shares climb

    US stocks declined as investors sought a catalyst to justify further gains. The S&P 500 suffered its worst day since June, pulled lower by Caterpillar Inc after it cut its profit outlook. Meanwhile, European shares rose.

  • 26/09/2012 | World

    Global stocks fall as euro-zone tensions escalate

    US stocks fell as protests in Spain and Greece over euro zone austerity measures raised fresh concerns over Europe's ability to get its debt crisis under control. Meanwhile, Euro zone equities suffered their worst session in two months.

  • 27/09/2012 | World

    Global shares jump on China, Spain

    The S&P 500 snapped a five-day string of declines in a broad-based rally, as Spain's plans for economic reform eased some worries about one of the euro zone's most troubled countries. Meanwhile, European shares closed a touch higher in thin trade.

  • 28/09/2012 | World

    Wall Street marks best third quarter since 2010, as European shares fade

    Wall Street closed its best third quarter since 2010 after a wave of central bank actions sparked a dramatic reversal in equity markets, but signs of weakness in the economy drove stocks lower. Meanwhile, European shares ended the quarter with a whimper.

  • 01/10/2012 | World

    Global shares rise on US data, Spain relief

    Wall Street started a new quarter with a modest rally, lifted by a surprising expansion in US manufacturing in September. Meanwhile, European shares also rose.

  • 02/10/2012 | World

    US stocks flat, European shares fall on Spain bailout news

    US stocks ended little changed on uncertainty of when Madrid will make its request and growing uneasiness over third-quarter earnings. Meanwhile, European shares fell.

  • 03/10/2012 | World

    Wall Street stays afloat, as European shares edge down on Spain

    Wall Street ended modestly higher on stronger-than-expected US labour and service-sector data, but the Dow industrials were hobbled by slide in Hewlett-Packard. Meanwhile, European shares edged lower on concerns about Spain.

  • 04/10/2012 | World

    US stocks rally on ECB, US jobs; European shares drop

    US stocks rose with the S&P up for a fourth session, after data suggested improvement in the labor market ahead of Friday's closely watched monthly payrolls report. Meanwhile, European shares closed fractionally lower.

  • 05/10/2012 | World

    Wall Street mixed, as European equities end higher

    The S&P 500 broke a four-day string of gains, ending slightly lower as an unexpected drop in the US unemployment rate was overshadowed by concerns about the coming earnings season, which begins with Alcoa next week. Meanwhile, European equities powered higher.

  • 08/10/2012 | World

    Global shares falter on weak outlook for global economy

    US stocks slipped in light trading, pulling back from recent five-year highs ahead of an earnings season expected to be weak. Meanwhile, European shares fell after a downbeat report on the outlook for Asian growth.

  • 09/10/2012 | World

    Europe woes, US earnings season hit global stocks

    US stocks fell, led by losses in technology after brokerage downgrades of Intel and other major companies as worries increased about third-quarter US earnings. Meanwhile, European shares fell in thin trade.

  • 10/10/2012 | World

    Global shares retreat on world growth fears

    Global shares fell for a third day today as corporate warnings of slower growth underscored concerns about a sluggish world economy, while oil prices rebounded over worries about the security of Middle East crude supplies.

  • 11/10/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends flat, as European shares rally

    US stocks ended flat after gains brought by a sign of improvement in the labour market were erased in part by a drop in Apple shares after a legal setback in a court ruling. Meanwhile,  European stocks rallied.

  • 12/10/2012 | World

    Stocks retreat on earnings concerns

    US stocks wrapped up their worst week in four months, led lower by financial shares as results from Wells Fargo and JPMorgan ignited concerns about shrinking profit margins for big lenders. Meanwhile, European blue chip shares ended the week in negative territory.

  • 15/10/2012 | World

    Global stocks rise on Spain bets and data

    Global stocks rose on upbeat US data and earnings and on bets Spain was close to asking for a bailout. US stocks rebounded from last week's losses after Citigroup's earnings and retail sales sharply exceeded expectations.

  • 16/10/2012 | World

    Global shares rally on data, US earnings

    US stocks rallied, giving the S&P 500 its best two-day advance in a month as strong earnings from Johnson & Johnson and other bellwether companies raised hopes for the rest of the US reporting season. Meanwhile, gains in financial shares led European stock markets higher.

  • 17/10/2012 | World

    World shares rise on US housing data, earnings

    Global stocks rose for a third day, helped by brighter prospects for resolving Spain's debt woes, while better-than-expected housing data and gains among financials lifted most US equities.

  • 18/10/2012 | World

    Global shares end mixed on Google, euro zone

    Global shares were little changed following the best three-day run in a month, as weak earnings out of Europe offset better-than-expected Chinese economic figures.

  • 19/10/2012 | World

    World stocks fall on US results, economy fears

    World stocks and crude oil fell as investors took a dim view of US corporate earnings after General Electric and McDonald's disappointed, while Europe's debt crisis and ongoing concerns about global growth also weighed on sentiment.

  • 22/10/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends flat, as European shares drop

    The Dow industrials and the S&P 500 ended flat on Monday after a late-day bounce, as worries about slower global growth hitting corporate sales were offset by earnings that beat expectations. Meanwhile, European shares fell.

  • 25/10/2012 | World

    Global shares end slightly up

    US stocks eked out small gains in another uninspiring session on Wall Street, with worries about weak business spending keeping investors wary. Meanwhile, European shares edged up.

  • 26/10/2012 | World

    Weak earnings hit shares, boost demand for US Treasuries

    Global shares fell on Friday as lackluster corporate earnings reports undermined investor confidence while US Treasuries climbed with safe-haven support.

  • 30/10/2012 | World

    World shares firm as US storm damage seen limited

    World shares rose modestly as the initial impact of a massive storm in the United States looked to have been less severe than feared.

  • 31/10/2012 | World

    European shares hit by BG production warning

    European stocks dipped today, led by heavyweight British oil and gas firm BG Group after it warned it would show no production growth next year.

  • 01/11/2012 | World

    Wall Street rallies after labor market data

    Global stocks gained on an improving US jobs picture and data that showed China's economy regaining some traction.

  • 02/11/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends week with a selloff, European shares up

    US stocks ended an unusual storm-shortened trading week with a selloff today, as major indexes erased early gains sparked by a stronger-than-expected payrolls report. Meanwhile, European shares rose after a forecast-beating US jobs report.

  • 05/11/2012 | World

    Wall Street flat, as European shares drop

    US held steady as investors played it safe on the day before US citizens choose their president and as Greece headed into two key votes to secure further rescue funds. Meanwhile, European shares fell.

  • 07/11/2012 | World

    Global stocks plunge on fiscal woes after US vote

    Shares on world markets slumped today as investors worried that the fiscal challenges facing US President Barack a day after his re-election could lead to a new recession.

  • 08/11/2012 | World

    Wall Street falls on 'fiscal cliff,' Europe shares dip on Greece

    US stocks fell today and the market could be in line for more weakness as worries about Washington's ability to find a timely solution to the "fiscal cliff" dominate investor thinking in coming weeks. Meanwhile, European equities ended slightly down.

  • 09/11/2012 | World

    Global shares trim losses after US data

    US stocks advanced today but failed to make up for what turned out to be the worst week for markets since June, as investors turned their attention from the presidential election to the coming negotiations over the "fiscal cliff." Meanwhile, European shares recovered in late trade.

  • 12/11/2012 | World

    Global shares drop on US 'fiscal cliff' uncertainty

    US stocks were little changed in a lightly traded session today, with investors limiting bets ahead of what could be a drawn-out battle over the "fiscal cliff." Meanwhile, European shares ended lower for a fourth straight session.

  • 13/11/2012 | World

    Global shares rebound on Spain bailout speculation

    Stocks rose today after US markets turned higher, fuelled by strong results from home improvement retailer Home Depot. Meanwhile, European shares erased losses after a fresh round of trader speculation that Spain may be close to asking for a sovereign bailout.

  • 14/11/2012 | World

    Fiscal uncertainty, Middle East weigh on Wall St

    US stocks fell 1 percent today as investors worried over US budget negotiations and a flare-up of violence in the Middle East.

     

  • 15/11/2012 | World

    Global shares sink on 'fiscal cliff,' Europe recession

    Global stocks fell for a seventh day today after data showed the euro zone entered a recession in the third quarter and on fear of the US "fiscal cliff," and oil prices declined despite a flare-up of violence in the Gaza Strip.

  • 16/11/2012 | World

    US stocks edge up on fiscal talks, as European shares sink

    US stock markets edged higher after politicians made tentative progress in talks on avoiding tax hikes and spending cuts that would hurt the economy while escalating tensions in the Middle East boosted oil prices. Meanwhile, European shares sank to a 3-1/2-month closing low.

  • 19/11/2012 | World

    Global shares soar on US fiscal cliff hopes

    World stock markets surged today, recovering some of the previous week's sharp losses as traders focused on politicians' comments indicating readiness to compromise to avoid the US "fiscal cliff."

  • 21/11/2012 | World

    Global shares advance on hopes for Greece progress

    World shares advanced as policymakers in Europe reassured markets that a deal on releasing emergency aid to Greece was close, though the failure of lenders to come to an agreement on their own kept investors cautious.

  • 22/11/2012 | World

    Global shares rise as global economic outlook improves

    European shares rose for a fourth consecutive session in thin volume today as strong Chinese data, as Wall Street was shut for Thanksgiving Holiday.

  • 23/11/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends higher, as Europe posts best week

    US stocks rose for a fifth day during a holiday-shortened, thinly traded session today as investors picked up recently beaten-down shares of large technology companies. Meanwhile, European shares posted their best weekly gain so far this year.

  • 26/11/2012 | World

    Wall St edges down after recent rally; retailers weigh

    Wall Street slipped from last week's gains as retailers fell on concerns about heavy discounts at the start of the US holiday shopping season and the overhang of the "fiscal cliff" kept investors wary of making big bets.

  • 27/11/2012 | World

    Wall Street down on cliff caution, European shares edge up

    US stocks slipped today in a choppy session, losing ground after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid expressed disappointment that there has been "little progress" in dealing with the so-called fiscal cliff. Meanwhile, European shares edged higher.

  • 28/11/2012 | World

    Global Stocks recover on Boehner 'fiscal cliff' comment

    US and European stocks recovered from early losses to post gains today as investors shifted into buying mode after perceived positive news on US budget talks.

  • 29/11/2012 | World

    Global stocks advance on Boehner comments

    US stocks pared some gains today after top Republican lawmaker John Boehner said there had been no substantive progress in the last two weeks in talks to reach a budget deal. Meanwhile, leading European share index hit its highest closing level since July 2011

  • 30/11/2012 | World

    Global stocks edge lower as 'fiscal cliff' debate drags

    US stocks dipped today as President Barack Obama and top Republicans remained at odds about how to avert a series of tax hikes and spending cuts next year that could push the economy into recession. Meanwhile, European stocks ended slightly down while posting solid monthly gains.

  • 03/12/2012 | World

    Global shares slip after US data

    Global shares pared early gains to trade mostly lower today after US manufacturing activity hit a three-year low in November, offsetting signs of revived growth in China.

  • 04/12/2012 | World

    Wall Street falls on fiscal cliff paralysis, European shares end flat

    US stocks finished slightly lower in a quiet session today as the back-and-forth wrangling over the "fiscal cliff" gave investors little reason to act. Meanwhile, European equity indexes closed off multi-month highs.

  • 05/12/2012 | World

    Global shares end high on China comments

    US stocks mostly rose today, boosted by a rally in bank shares, though a steep drop in Apple limited the advance and kept the Nasdaq in negative territory. Meanwhile, European shares rose.

  • 06/12/2012 | World

    Global stocks end high the day before jobs data

    US stocks closed modestly higher today, a day ahead of the key monthly jobs report, as a rebound in shares of Apple helped boost technology shares. Meanwhile, European shares posted an 18-month closing high.

  • 07/12/2012 | World

    Global stocks up modestly after strong jobs data

    Global shares rose modestly today after a surprisingly strong US jobs report for November was tempered by a drop in US consumer sentiment amid a lack of progress in talks to avert the "fiscal cliff."

  • 10/12/2012 | World

    Italian uncertainty hits European shares; Wall Street slightly higher

    US stocks were mostly higher today, led by gains in McDonald's and technology shares, but Italian equities and bonds sank after Prime Minister Mario Monti's decision to resign stoked concern about who will lead the euro zone's third biggest economy out of its debt crisis.

  • 11/12/2012 | World

    German data, US fiscal hope buoy global shares

    Global shares rose to an almost two-month high today after German investor sentiment improved sharply in December and as the pace of talks in Washington to avoid the "fiscal cliff" quickened.

  • 12/12/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends flat, as European shares end up

    US stocks ended little changed today, giving up most of the day's gains after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke reiterated that monetary policy will not be enough to offset damage from the "fiscal cliff." Meanwhile, European shares edged up.

  • 14/12/2012 | World

    Global stocks dip on 'cliff' overhang

    US stocks fell today as another slide in Apple took a toll and investors unloaded some shares because of the uncertainty surrounding the "fiscal cliff" negotiations. Meanwhile, European shares slipped.

  • 17/12/2012 | World

    Global stocks end mix on 'fiscal cliff'

    Global stocks climbed today, giving the S&P 500 its best day since November 23, on rising hopes that negotiations over the "fiscal cliff" were making progress and that a deal could be reached in days.

  • 19/12/2012 | World

    Wall Street falls as 'cliff' talks sour, European shares end high

    US stocks sold off late in the day to close at session lows today as talks to avert a year-end fiscal crisis turned sour, even as investors still expect a deal. Meanwhile, Banks led European shares higher.

  • 25/12/2012 | World

    Nikkei rises 1.4% in thin trade during Christmas holiday

    Japan's Nikkei share average rose 1.4 percent as exporters gained on a weaker yen, but volume was thin due to a lack of participants during the Christmas holiday.

  • 26/12/2012 | World

    Yen falls, Nikkei surges as Japan gets a new gov't

    The yen fell to a 20-month low against the dollar, buoying the benchmark Nikkei stock average to nine-month highs, as Japan swore in a new prime minister eager to pursue drastic stimulus steps to drive the country's economy out of deflation.

  • 26/12/2012 | World

    Wall Street down for 3rd day, retail weak

    US stocks fell for a third straight day today, dragged lower by retail stocks after a report showed consumers spent less in the holiday shopping season than last year.

  • 27/12/2012 | World

    Global shares drop on US budget worries

    US stocks fell for a fourth day today, but recovered most of their losses after the House of Representatives, in the barest sign of progress, said it would come back to work on avoiding the "fiscal cliff" this weekend. Meanwhile, European shares ended flat.

  • 03/01/2013 | World

    Wall Street falls after Fed minutes, European shares end mixed

    US stocks edged lower today as investors locked in gains after a rally yesterday, which was spurred by a deal by US lawmakers to avert a "fiscal cliff" of austerity measures that had been due to kick in this year.

  • 07/01/2013 | World

    Global shares slip before earnings

    World stock prices fell on worries about disappointing company results while world oil prices dipped on profit-taking, but signs of improvement in the global economy capped the losses.

  • 15/01/2013 | World

    Global shares slip, bonds gain on US debt ceiling fears

    World equity markets slipped and safe-haven US Treasury debt rose today as a looming battle in Washington over the government's borrowing limit and a recovery in the yen weakened demand for riskier assets.

  • 16/01/2013 | World

    Global shares flat as financials offset growth concerns

    World stock markets were flat today as strong financial results lifted banking shares, though weak data from Europe raised concerns about the global growth rate.

  • 18/01/2013 | World

    Wall Street closes at multi-year highs, as European shares slip

    The Dow and S&P 500 closed at five-year highs today as the market registered a third straight week gains on a solid start to the earnings season. Meanwhile, European shares slipped.

  • 22/01/2013 | World

    S&P 500 ends at 5-yr high, as European shares weaken

    Bank and commodity shares led the Standard & Poor's 500 to a fresh five-year closing high today on hopes that the global economy continues to mend. Meanwhile, European shares dipped today, after a choppy session.

  • 23/01/2013 | World

    Global stocks edge up on company earnings

    US and European stocks moved higher today, helped by strong earnings reports and signs American lawmakers were close to raising the federal debt limit.


  • 24/01/2013 | World

    Global stocks edge higher, data offsets Apple's plunge

    World equity and commodity markets rose today on encouraging economic data, but a steep sell-off in Apple shares that wiped out about $50 billion of its market value threatened to snuff a six-day streak of gains in US stocks.

  • 25/01/2013 | World

    Global shares rise as economic outlook brightens

    Global equity markets rose today on signs of a healthier European financial system and a brighter outlook for Germany, while US stocks extended a rally to an eighth day, their best run since late 2004.

  • 29/01/2013 | World

    Global shares edge up

    US stocks advanced today, led by defensive sectors, in a sign the cash piles recently moving into the market are being put to use by cautious investors to pick up more gains. Meanwhile, European equities scaled fresh two-year highs.

  • 30/01/2013 | World

    Global shares edge lower

    US stocks fell today after the Federal Reserve said in its latest statement that economic growth had stalled but indicated the pullback was likely temporary. Meanwhile, European shares suffered their biggest daily drop this month.

  • 01/02/2013 | World

    Global stocks climb on factory, US jobs data

    Major world stock markets climbed to their highest in nearly two years today, helped by manufacturing and employment data indicating the global economic recovery is on track.

  • 05/02/2013 | World

    Global stocks rebound on economic data

    Global equity markets bounced back today after data showed the vast US services sector extended a three-year expansion in January, while business activity in the euro zone showed signs of recovery.

  • 06/02/2013 | World

    Global stocks slip after rally

    US and European stocks slipped today as investors paused after a robust recent rally, while the euro fell ahead of a European Central Bank meeting that could reveal concerns about the currency's strength.

  • 07/02/2013 | World

    Global stocks falter on euro zone jitters

    Stocks slipped today, taking a step back from their recent advance, prompted by comments by the ECB president on the euro and Europe's outlook.

  • 08/02/2013 | World

    Wall Street advances after stream of economic data

    US stock index rose today after a batch of positive economic data points, but gains were checked with the benchmark S&P index at five-year highs as investors looked for strong catalysts to push the market further upward.

  • 15/12/2010 | World

    Wall Street opens lower after warning on Spain debt

    US stocks were nearly flat after the start of trading as a warning for Spain about its credit rating fanned worries about the debt crisis in the euro zone. Thus the Dow Jones avg. was down 4.23 percent. European shares fell in early trade after the US Federal Reserve gave a cautious assessment of the strength of the economic recovery. The FTSEurofirst 300 index of top European shares went down was 0.3 percent.

  • 16/12/2010 | World

    Wall Street ends up with upbeat FedEx outlook

    US stocks ended higher as economic bellwether FedEx offered a bullish profit outlook in a hopeful sign for growth. Meanwhile, European equities ended higher, helped by gains in food and beverages shares following a jump in Danisco stocks on strong results, though worries about euro zone debt weighed on sentiment.

  • 17/12/2010 | World

    Wall Street hovers at highs; profit-taking eyed

    The S&P clung to a two-year high as investors predicted a pause as volumes are expected to dry up in the days ahead, and after a 5 percent gain already so far in December. Meanwhile, European shares fell.

  • 21/12/2010 | World

    Wall Street rises as earnings, M&A heightens optimism

    Stocks rose as solid earnings and a flurry of merger activity underpinned a steady upward trend that reinforced investor optimism for the coming year. Meanwhile, European shares hit a fresh 27-month closing high.

  • 24/12/2010 | World

    European shares fall in light trade, Nikkei down

    European shares slipped back slightly, at the start of a shortened session, with many stock markets closed, while Japan's Nikkei average dropped 0.7 percent, coming off a seven-month high.

  • 27/12/2010 | World

    Wall Street unstable after China rate hike, volume thin

    US stocks slipped initially as an interest rate hike from China's central bank over the weekend prompted investors, worried about demand, to sell equities.

  • 28/12/2010 | World

    Dow, S&P close higher as energy rallies

    The Dow and S&P 500 rose in light trading, extending December's rally, as cold weather in the Northeast lifted oil prices and energy shares.

  • 29/12/2010 | World

    Markets close slightly higher, strong December seen

    The S&P 500 headed for its best December in nearly two decades as US stocks advanced in thin trade, lifted by investor optimism about the economy in 2011. European shares ended higher.

  • 30/12/2010 | World

    Wall Street rally eases into year-end

    US stocks closed slightly lower as a trio of better-than-expected economic data wasn't enough to entice buying in a market sitting on strong gains just before the new year.

  • 03/01/2011 | World

    Wall Street climbs in first session of 2011

    Stocks greeted the new year with a rally as encouraging signs about the outlook for manufacturing around the world prompted investors to inject new money into the market.

  • 04/01/2011 | World

    Wall Street eases as materials, energy fall

    Investors abandoned red-hot commodity shares, while fears of lower supermarket profits hit food retailers, sending the S&P and Nasdaq lower.

  • 06/01/2011 | World

    Retailers hold down stocks ahead of jobs data

    US stocks slipped as soft retail sales and a sharp rise in the dollar left investors edgy a day before December's US employment report. European equities climbed to their highest in nearly 28 months.

  • 07/01/2011 | World

    Market ends lower on banks, lackluster jobs data

    US stocks fell after a court ruling in a key foreclosure case prompted investors to pull out of bank stocks, adding to weakness after a lackluster jobs report.

  • 11/01/2011 | World

    Energy shares lift Wall Street in light volume

    Energy shares helped the Dow and S&P 500 end a three-day losing streak, even as investors worried rising fuel costs will undercut economic growth. Meanwhile, European shares rose as a strong start to the US earnings season boosted optimism about upcoming company results.

  • 12/01/2011 | World

    Banks lead Wall Street up, appetite for equities rises

    US stocks ended solidly higher after European debt fears eased and sparked a broad advance, led by banks and commodity-related shares. Meanwhile, European shares hit a 28-month high as sentiment improved following strong demand for Portugal's debt.

  • 13/01/2011 | World

    Merck, materials companies drag Wall Street lower

    US stocks edged lower, hurt by a slide in drugmaker Merck and as falling commodities prices hit shares of natural resource companies. Meanwhile, European shares fell from the previous session's 28-month highs on concern euro zone inflation pressures could spark a rise in interest rates.

  • 14/01/2011 | World

    Banks lead S&P 500 to seventh week of gains

    The S&P 500 ended a seventh straight week of gains with a banks-led rally amid healthy volume after encouraging financial results from JPMorgan. Meanwhile, European shares ended lower after a fresh tightening in Chinese monetary policy hit investor risk appetite.

  • 18/01/2011 | World

    Wall Street rises as Google, Caterpillar help offset Apple

    US stocks gained, overcoming weak Citigroup results and concerns circling Apple after Chief Executive Steve Jobs' medical leave. Meanwhile, European shares hit their highest close in more than 28 months.

  • 19/01/2011 | World

    Wall Street has worst drop in 2 months on banks, tech

    The S&P 500 suffered its biggest decline in nearly two months as disappointing results from Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo put a damper on the rally. Meanwhile, European shares ended lower after hitting 28-month highs.

  • 20/01/2011 | World

    Dow, S&P dip as F5 view hits Nasdaq, Google up late

    Stocks fell as lackluster tech and materials earnings failed to live up to heightened expectations, threatening to short-circuit a seven-week run.

  • 21/01/2011 | World

    GE lifts Dow, S&P 500 but S&P's 7-week streak ends

    The Dow and S&P 500 rose as General Electric Co's earnings put a positive tone on the economic recovery, snapping a two-day losing skid for the benchmark index.

  • 25/01/2011 | World

    Wall Street ends flat in late flurry of buying

    US stocks erased losses in a late flurry of buying to end little changed as overall optimism about earnings offset disappointing results from blue chips 3M and Johnson & Johnson.

  • 26/01/2011 | World

    S&P closes at 29-month high; techs, commods lead

    The S&P 500 closed at a 29-month high led by gains in tech and commodity shares, as investors largely ignored the US Federal Reserve's lukewarm economic assessment.

  • 28/01/2011 | World

    Egypt unrest sparks biggest drop in nearly 6 months

    US stocks suffered their biggest one-day loss in more than five months as anti-government rioting in Egypt prompted investors to flee to less risky assets to ride out the turmoil.

  • 01/02/2011 | World

    Dow hits 12,000 as Wall Street rallies

    The Dow and S&P 500 closed at their highest levels since June 2008 and looked poised for more gains after strong earnings and signs of a surge in US manufacturing.

  • 02/02/2011 | World

    Stocks stall after reaching lofty levels

    Stocks stalled, a day after the Dow and the S&P 500 closed above important technical levels and at their highest in about 2-1/2 years.

  • 03/02/2011 | World

    Retailers lead market gains ahead of jobs data

    US stocks ended near the session's highs, with investors favoring shares of retailers after encouraging chain-store sales raised confidence ahead of Friday's jobs report.

  • 04/02/2011 | World

    S&P 500 posts best week in nine, tech leads

    The S&P 500 posted its best week in nine as the market defied calls for a pullback, and investors rotated into defensive and lagging sectors in a move that could intensify in coming weeks. European shares ended slightly higher after paring gains on a mixed US jobs report.

  • 07/02/2011 | World

    Wall Street extends gains on M&A, earnings

    The Dow and S&P 500 advanced to their highest levels since June 2008 as a flurry of merger news and solid earnings sparked broad gains.

  • 08/02/2011 | World

    Dow rises for seventh day, fuelled by McDonald's

    The Dow notched a seventh straight day of gains, but light volume suggested that investors don't believe the more than five-month rally has the legs to keep going.

  • 11/02/2011 | World

    Markets end 2nd week of gains after Mubarak goes

    US stocks closed out their second straight week of gains with a rally sparked after Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resigned, easing tension around the region for now.

  • 14/02/2011 | World

    Wall Street edges up

    Energy and commodity shares lifted Wall Street to modest gains, but the lowest volume so far this year indicated the equity rally may be near a top.

  • 15/02/2011 | World

    Wall Street slips in light trade, pullback mulled

    Market breadth weakened and a prominent investor retreated from bullish positions as a vulnerable US stock market slipped off 2-1/2-year highs.

  • 16/02/2011 | World

    S&P rises, doubles its 2009 low

    The S&P 500 rose to twice its value from just two years ago, a bounce whose vigor has not been seen since the Great Depression.

  • 17/02/2011 | World

    Recent leaders juice up Wall Street

    US stocks opened down as indexes hovered at multi-year highs after both inflation and weekly claims for jobless benefits came in higher than expected.

     

  • 18/02/2011 | World

    Market up for third week as late-comers jump in

    Late arrivals to the speediest rally in stocks since the Great Depression pushed stocks higher for a third week, despite growing signals of an overheating market.

  • 21/02/2011 | World

    Europe shares fall sharply on Libya woes

    European shares fell sharply after unrest in Libya fuelled concern over energy supplies and sapped investor risk appetite, with Italian stocks among the hardest hit.

  • 22/02/2011 | World

    Wall Street marks worst day since August on Libyan unrest

    Wall Street suffered its worst day since August as investors dumped stocks on turmoil in oil exporter Libya, in what could be the start of a long-anticipated pullback after a lengthy rally.

  • 23/02/2011 | World

    Wall Street falls as oil climbs, tech shares drop

    US stocks dropped for a second straight session as Libya's violence sent oil prices up briefly to $100 a barrel and tech shares sank, adding credence to calls for a market correction.

  • 24/02/2011 | World

    Late rebound on oil drop shows bulls still kicking

    Bruised but not bowed, bulls staged a rebound and helped stocks stabilize in a volatile session suggesting investors aren't ready to give up on the market's rally. Meanwhile, European shares closed lower, on course for their biggest weekly fall in nearly eight months.

  • 25/02/2011 | World

    Wall Street rebounds after sell-off, but down for week

    US stocks rose, bouncing back from a three-day sell-off as oil prices stabilized, but unease over the Libyan rebellion could be enough to keep buying in check.

  • 01/03/2011 | World

    US stocks sink, oil jumps on Mideast tension

    US stocks dropped as oil prices shot up on worries about supply disruptions, fanning concerns about a dampening effect on economic growth.

  • 02/03/2011 | World

    Wall Street edges up as economy trumps oil

    US stocks eked out gains despite another rise in oil prices as investors bet the latest data signaled the economy could absorb expected higher energy costs. Meanwhile, European shares fell further after deepening conflict in Libya.

  • 03/03/2011 | World

    Jobs data optimism fuels Wall Street rally

    Investors betting on a big gain in US payrolls pushed Wall Street to its best one-day rally in three months, but weak volume lingers as a concern for those hoping for another leg higher.

  • 04/03/2011 | World

    Wall Street ends the week flat as oil prices weigh

    Wall Street erased most of its weekly gains as fears of more geopolitical turmoil and higher oil prices threaten to stifle rallies in coming weeks.

  • 10/03/2011 | World

    Dow sinks below 12,000 on Saudi, economy fears

    Fears about the economy and unrest in Saudi Arabia darkened the outlook for equities, pushing major indexes below key technical levels.

  • 11/03/2011 | World

    Energy leads Wall Street after Saudi protests fizzle

    US stocks closed the week on a high note, on relief that unrest did not engulf top oil producer Saudi Arabia, calming some investors who worried the market was entering a near-term slide.

  • 17/03/2011 | World

    Wall Street rebounds but light volume a worry

    Wall Street rebounded after three days of declines  but the advance could be temporary as concerns about Japan's nuclear crisis persisted.

  • 21/03/2011 | World

    AT&T's big deal lifts Wall Street

    Buyers emerged in US stocks, enticed by the biggest proposed merger of the year, though crises in Japan, the Middle East and North Africa meant market volatility would continue

  • 22/03/2011 | World

    Wall Street stalls after 3-day run; volume at 2011 low

    Wall Street snapped a three-day winning streak, even as investors adjusted to the insecurity created by events in Japan, the Middle East and North Africa. European shares slipped, as investors worried about the outlook for higher interest rates in the euro zone and as tensions in the Middle East intensified.

  • 24/03/2011 | World

    Earnings hope lifts stocks, S&P above key resistance

    Global stocks rose for a sixth consecutive session, recouping the losses after Japan's natural disasters, while the euro jumped on optimism that European policymakers will be able to control a political and debt crisis in Portugal.

  • 28/03/2011 | World

    Wall Street rally fizzles in lowest volume of 2011

    US stocks fell as the corporate outlook was clouded ahead of earnings and uncertainty continued to creep from abroad, while volume hit its lowest level of the year.

  • 08/04/2011 | World

    Wall Street falls in late sell-off, volume light

    US stocks fell late as a spike in oil prices revived worries that inflation would derail the recovery, jolting a market that had been treading water ahead of corporate earnings.

  • 12/04/2011 | World

    Energy drives Wall Street lower, Alcoa's results drag

    US stocks dropped on worries falling oil prices could set off a reversal in the high-flying energy sector, while Alcoa's leaner-than-expected revenue disappointed. European stocks suffered their biggest one-day fall in a month.

  • 13/04/2011 | World

    Wall Street encouraged by tech, less so by JPMorgan

    US stocks finished mostly flat in a choppy session, as investors bet on strong technology earnings even as JPMorgan Chase's numbers weighed on other market sectors.

  • 14/04/2011 | World

    Safe bets buoy Wall Street as growth questioned

    Stocks that outperform in a weak economy helped buoy the Dow and S&P 500 as concerns about faltering growth and inflation prompted investors to seek out less volatile names.

  • 15/04/2011 | World

    Wall Street rises on data

    The Dow and S&P rose as encouraging economic indicators offset disappointing results from Bank of America Corp, though weakness in Google Inc kept the Nasdaq's advance in check.

  • 19/04/2011 | World

    Wall Street rebounds on J&J; tech mostly rallies late

    Encouraging results from health care and materials companies lifted US stocks, but weak earnings from Goldman Sachs limited gains in a market skeptical of the growth outlook.

  • 20/04/2011 | World

    Dow ends near 3-yr high after earnings

    Big earnings surprises gave a positive turn to investor sentiment, propelling US stocks to their best day in a month and lifting the Dow industrials to their highest in almost three years.

  • 21/04/2011 | World

    Wall Street ends strong week with new earnings attitude

    Wall Street posted its first positive week in three, as blowout results from Apple and strong results from a number of industrial companies kept sentiment on the bullish side.

  • 25/04/2011 | World

    Inflation jitters interrupt Wall Street rally

    In the lightest volume session of the year, US stocks fell after a lowered outlook from Kimberly-Clark increased concerns about higher commodity costs squeezing profits in coming quarters. Major European markets closed for Easter weekend.

  • 28/04/2011 | World

    Dow transports hit record, lifting Wall Street

    The Dow Jones transports closed at an all-time high, leading US stocks higher and signaling more gains due to its role as a touchstone of economic demand.

  • 29/04/2011 | World

    Dow posts best month in 2011

    Industrials led the Dow higher following a strong quarter and outlook from Caterpillar, and the index looked set to notch its best month since December.

  • 02/05/2011 | World

    US stocks slip after early bounce caused by bin Laden's death

    US stocks slipped as an early bounce on Osama bin Laden's death gave way to questions around the longevity of the market's recent rally. European shares hit a two-month high in holiday-thinned trade on optimism the earnings season will stay strong in the near-term and in a knee-jerk reaction to news al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed.

  • 04/05/2011 | World

    Selloff hits three days as economic worries mount

    Weak economic figures heightened stock investors' anxiety over the extended rally, knocking US shares lower for a third day.

  • 05/05/2011 | World

    Economic concerns drag Wall Street lower

    US stocks fell for the fourth straight session as weak labor data rekindled worries about consumer demand and the strength of the economic recovery.

  • 06/05/2011 | World

    Wall Street jumps on payrolls data

    An unexpectedly strong report on US payrolls helped equities bounce back from four days of losses, tempering worries that stocks could suffer the sharp declines seen this week in commodities.

  • 09/05/2011 | World

    Commodity rally gives respite, masks deeper worries

    US stocks rose as commodity-related shares rebounded from last week's collapse, masking deeper doubts about what will sustain the market's long-term strength.

  • 10/05/2011 | World

    Utilities lift Wall Street as leadership shifts

    US stocks rose for a third day, led by utilities and other defensive sectors that may drive further gains as investors bet on profit growth and set aside concerns about weakening demand.

  • 11/05/2011 | World

    Commodity fall sparks flight from stocks

    US stocks nearly erased a three-day rally as energy and other commodity shares sank, feeding worries about the market's ability to stay on its upward path.

  • 12/05/2011 | World

    Global markets pushed down by commodities

    Defensive shares led a rebound in US stocks as investors weighed mixed economic signals and recent volatility in commodities in search of direction. European share prices mostly ended lower, while Tokyo stocks fell, led by declines in energy and commodity shares after sharp overnight falls in commodities prices.

  • 13/05/2011 | World

    Wall Street falls as dollar strengthens

    US stocks ended a second week of losses on a down note, reflecting growing worries that stocks are on the precipice of a pullback. Meanwhile, European shares fell, weighed down by hawkish comments from European Central Bank Governor Jean-Claude Trichet on the peripheral euro zone sovereign debt crisis.

  • 16/05/2011 | World

    Nasdaq leads Wall Street lower on economic worry

    The Nasdaq sank, leading US stocks lower, as investors sold recent winners in a sign of growing unease with pockets of US economic weaknes

  • 17/05/2011 | World

    Wall Street hit by economic blues

    The Dow and the S&P 500 fell for a third day after disappointing figures from Wal-Mart and Hewlett-Packard, although a late rebound suggested investors may be looking for a short-term bounce.Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dipped below their 50-day moving averages.

  • 18/05/2011 | World

    Wall Street snaps losing streak, but headwinds remain

    Wall Street snapped its three-day losing streak thanks to a rebound in commodity prices and Dell's strong earnings, but investors say stocks still face headwinds.

  • 19/05/2011 | World

    Wall Street ends up, but hits resistance

    US stocks closed higher but ran into a technical resistance level that is likely to limit a further rise in the near-term.

  • 20/05/2011 | World

    Wall Street slips on euro zone, spillover effect feared

    US stocks fell on euro-zone debt worries that could spill over into next week's trading with a bearish note, while retailers lost ground after a weak profit outlook from Gap.

  • 23/05/2011 | World

    Wall Street drops as euro zone concern weighs

    US stocks closed at their lowest levels in a month in a sign of increasing doubt that equity markets can weather recent weakness in global manufacturing and demand.

  • 24/05/2011 | World

    Wall Street retreats again on growth concerns

    US stocks dipped in light volume as lingering concerns about a slowdown in growth more than offset gains in energy shares. Investors kept trimming large-cap technology positions, pushing the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite lower.

  • 25/05/2011 | World

    Wall Street advances; European stocks bounce back

    US stocks ended a three-day losing streak on Wednesday as recent underperformers led a thinly traded rally that wasn't seen as strong enough to overcome worries about waning global demand.

  • 26/05/2011 | World

    Wall Street bounces back for a second day, Europe shares end lower

    US stocks rose for a second day, erasing early losses in a volatile day as earnings helped technology and consumer discretionary stocks after a substantial fall for equities this month. The FTSEurofirst 300 index of top European shares ended 0.1 percent lower

  • 27/05/2011 | World

    Wall Street higher as dollar lifts commodities

    Stocks were higher as bullish comments about Greece caused the dollar to fall, resulting in strength in commodity prices. The dollar helped lift commodity prices, and oil gained 0.6 percent. The S&P Energy index rose 0.6 percent while Occidental Petroleum added 1.5 percent to US$106.60.

  • 30/05/2011 | World

    European stocks edge down

    European shares closed lower and are on track to end the month down as concerns over the euro zone debt situation weighed, with volumes thin as both US and UK markets were closed for a public holiday. The US stock market was closed due to Memorial Day.

  • 31/05/2011 | World

    US stocks jump 1%

    US stocks jumped about 1 percent at the open as the euro rose against the dollar and commodities prices climbed on optimism that new aid for Greece was on the horizon.

  • 01/06/2011 | World

    Wall Street falls as manufacturing slows

    Wall Street ended a four-day rally with its worst session since August and could suffer more losses in coming days as investors faced more signs the economic recovery is fading.

  • 03/06/2011 | World

    Wall Street skids to 5th week of losses, hope endures

    Wall Street closed out a fifth week of losses with more selling after an anemic jobs report strengthened the case that the economy was slowing, though analysts said indexes may stabilize in the near-term.

  • 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.

  • 07/06/2011 | World

    Wall Street edges down

    US stocks extended a losing streak for a fifth day on Tuesday on mounting concerns about the economy after bearish comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.


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