ARTICLES RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

Asian markets mixed ahead of US meeting

2013-06-17 11:07

Asian markets have been mixed even as weak US economic data provide hope that the Federal Reserve would put off announcing any winding down of its stimulus scheme.

Hong Kong shares slump to 7-month low

2013-06-11 12:53

Hong Kong shares have been at a seven-month low, as investors exited some high-yielding stocks ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday.

Dollar under pressure in Asia

2013-06-04 09:33

The dollar has been under pressure in Asia after a poor manufacturing report that pointed to weakness in the world's largest economy.

Asian stocks fall

2013-05-30 09:43

Asian stocks have dropped, after a series of economic forecasts underlined concerns over global growth.

China shares climb to highest since March

2013-05-28 13:08

China shares have climbed to their highest since March lifting Hong Kong markets, as investors chased a rally in property counters.

European shares near peaks

2013-05-17 13:16

European shares have held near multi-year highs with some investors using early weakness as a buying opportunity.

European stocks dip

2013-05-09 13:19

Europe's main stock markets have dropped and the euro eased against the dollar ahead of the Bank of England's latest monetary policy announcements.

Wall St rally rolls into 5th day

2013-05-09 09:25

US stocks have been bolstered by the financial and technology sectors, and were set to scale fresh highs as a rally kept going for a fifth consecutive session.

Shares rise on central bank expectations

2013-04-29 11:44

European shares rise as investors counted on easy money from central banks in the eurozone and US to offset further disappointing global economic data.

Earnings frenzy: Will Apple get crushed?

2013-04-21 16:33

Apple may have lost nearly half of its value since its peak in September, but it's still the talk of the town. Only this time, it's all about how low can it go.

Asian shares pick up, dealers eye G20

2013-04-19 08:07

Asian markets are up at the end of a tough week for equities and commodities as dealers keep an eye on a meeting of world central bank and finance chiefs.

Gold shows some bling, but still shaky

2013-04-16 17:50

Gold has clawed back some ground after a record-breaking one-day drop, but investors expect further falls as the gold love affair could be coming to an end.

Asian markets mostly lower on Cyprus fears

2013-03-22 13:06

Asian markets mostly fell and the euro suffered a sell-off after the ECB told Cyprus it would cut off funding to its banks if it did not agree a new bailout deal soon.

Cyprus, EU data rattle shares and euro

2013-03-21 14:59

Signs the eurozone's economic downturn is deepening and worries over a possible financial meltdown in Cyprus sent world shares, oil and the single currency lower.

Wall Street rallies

2013-03-15 07:45

The Dow Jones industrial average has extended its winning streak to 10 days, a string of gains last seen in late 1996, and ended at another record high.

Time for a pause in stock rally?

2013-02-17 16:13

US stocks could struggle to extend their seven-week winning streak as the quarterly earnings period draws to a close and the market bumps into strong technical resistance.

Hong Kong shares edge higher

2013-02-15 11:21

Hong Kong shares eked out slim gains, weighed down by large-cap financial and property stocks.

Vodafone helps support Britain's FTSE

2013-02-07 12:11

Britain's top shares were steady as investors waded through a stack of company earnings reports, with Vodafone keeping the market buoyant after a trading update.

Anglo drop leads UK stocks lower

2013-01-16 10:58

Britain's Top Share index fell back, weighed by weak miners with Anglo American the leading faller as one of its mines is hit by a strike.

European stocks drop

2012-12-28 14:48

European stock markets dropped and the euro fell versus the dollar on the final trading day of the year for the Frankfurt index.

European shares slip on US fears

2012-12-20 11:23

European equity indices fell from multi-month highs after new signs of friction in US budget talks, with many traders looking to sell shares.

Budget optimism spurs Wall Street rally

2012-11-20 07:41

US stocks bounced higher for a second consecutive session as investors were encouraged by the atmosphere surrounding talks to tackle the nation's fiscal crunch.

Microsoft leads Wall St lower

2012-11-14 08:23

US stocks have sold off, led by a slide in Microsoft shares, though retailers were a notable bright spot after Home Depot raised its outlook.

Fiscal cliff fears keep Wall Street subdued

2012-11-13 07:47

US stocks have been little changed in a lightly traded session, with investors limiting bets ahead of what could be a drawn-out battle over the "fiscal cliff".

World stocks sag on US fiscal fears

2012-11-09 08:15

Global stocks have continued their slide on concerns about a looming fiscal crisis is the US.

 

Central Bank fears cause global selloff

2013-06-11 14:59

The yen rose while shares, bonds and gold fell as investors chose cash, due to fears that major central banks are cooling their commitment to money-pumping.

Wall Street ends lower on Fed concerns

2013-06-05 07:54

US stocks have resumed their recent decline as investors sold growth-oriented sectors on speculation the Federal Reserve may slow the pace of its economic stimulus.

Wall St drops, but ends May with gains

2013-06-02 17:33

US stocks have sold off in late trading to close sharply lower, with the S&P 500 posting consecutive weekly losses for the first time since November.

Hong Kong shares fall

2013-05-29 13:03

Hong Kong shares have dropped for the first time in three days, in line with a broader sell-off in high yielding counters including property.

Growth stocks in command as Wall St rally

2013-05-19 16:47

Growth sectors have led Wall Street's advance as encouraging economic data put major US stock indexes on track to close out their fourth week of gains in a row.

European shares hit multi-year highs

2013-05-15 14:54

European shares have hit more multi-year highs after data showing the eurozone remains stuck in recession.

China shares snap winning streak

2013-05-09 09:47

China shares have snapped a winning streak after divergent April consumer and producer price data sparked a rotation out of growth-sensitive counters.

European shares hold near five-year highs

2013-05-03 13:11

European shares have held near five-year highs as central bank stimulus continued to support equities over other asset classes.

World markets up, nikkei strong

2013-04-22 13:03

World markets have been on the rise after a meeting of global finance leaders lent support to Japan's aggressive monetary policy.

Techs lift Wall Street

2013-04-21 13:13

US stocks rose on Friday as earnings from Google and other firms lifted tech shares, but trading the Boston bombings placed a damper on the week's trading.

Wall St falls as bearish signals mount

2013-04-19 07:57

US stocks have fallen and the S&P 500 closed below a key technical level after disappointing forecasts from firms cast doubt on the market's recent strength.

Chinese data rattles markets

2013-04-15 17:39

China's growth figures has spooked markets, with the gold price sliding to a two-year low amid concerns that a 12-year bull run for the commodity has ended.

US stocks drop on concerns about Europe

2013-03-21 16:33

US stocks opened lower on growing concerns about the European economy and the Cyprus crisis.

Stocks hit 2013 lows as Cyprus weighs

2013-03-20 16:42

Emerging stocks have hit their lowest point so far this year as Cyprus's financial debacle dented demand for risky assets.

Jobs lift Dow to record, S&P surges

2013-03-10 13:43

US stocks have extended gains, with the Dow hitting yet another record and the S&P climbing for its sixth straight day after a surprise payroll report.

World stocks fall on slumping EU economy

2013-02-15 11:37

Disappointing news about Germany's economy sent world stock markets down as investors turned their attention to a major economic conference.

European shares hit by weak growth data

2013-02-14 18:55

European shares ended lower after investor sentiment was hit by weak regional growth data.

Fed's stance underpins global markets

2013-01-31 07:55

Asian shares took a breather from recent rallies, though sentiment was underpinned by the US Federal Reserve's pledge to retain its stimulus policy.

World stocks down ahead of US earnings

2013-01-08 12:17

World stock markets headed lower as investors turned cautious before US corporate earnings season kicks off this week

US fiscal cliff risks European shares

2012-12-21 11:14

European shares fell on signs that a deal to avoid growth curbing tax hikes and spending cuts in the US might not be the forgone conclusion.

Asian markets up on Greek deal

2012-11-27 13:02

Asian markets rose after the eurozone and the IMF agreed to unlock €43.7bn in loans to Greece and grant significant debt relief for decades to come.

Wary US investors stay defensive

2012-11-16 08:57

US stocks were little changed as the prospect of a drawn-out battle over impending tax and spending changes made investors wary of getting into the water.

China shares sink to a 7-week low

2012-11-13 13:20

Onshore Chinese shares slid to a seven-week low and weighed on Hong Kong stocks after state media reported that housing market curbs will remain.

Asian markets extend losses on US fears

2012-11-09 13:57

Asian markets have extended losses from the previous day as fears the US is headed for another economic crisis have sent Wall Street diving.

Asian stocks tumble

2012-11-08 11:30

Asian stock markets have tumbled after a ratings agency threatened to downgrade the US if a solution to the so-called fiscal cliff isn't found.

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