Commodities

U.S. stock futures were lower after the economy skidded to a near halt in the first three months of the year after being battered by harsh weather, plunging exports and sharp cutbacks in oil and gas drilling.

Asian stocks rose Wednesday as Japan's central bank maintained its expansively easy monetary policy and Royal Dutch Shell announced a $69.7 billion takeover of BG Group.

U.S. stocks crept higher on Tuesday, putting the market on track for its third gain in a row, as traders turned their attention to a batch of corporate deals and the upcoming earnings season.

Asian stocks rose Tuesday after Wall Street gained on a jump in crude prices and expectations the Federal Reserve will put off an interest rate hike until late in the year.

Asian stock markets rose Monday following Wall Street's gains amid expectations global central banks will hold off raising interest rates.

U.S. stocks opened lower Wednesday ahead of the conclusion of a key Federal Reserve meeting.

U.S. stock indexes fell shortly after the opening of trading Tuesday as oil prices continue to slump and investors wait for clues about when the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates.

Interest rates could soon rise in the U.S. for the first time in almost a decade, and that's shaking up financial markets.

U.S. stocks opened higher Monday, led by health care and utilities companies, rebounding after three weeks of losses.

U.S. stocks opened higher on Thursday, led by gains in financial stocks after a number of banks got approval from the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates and buy back stock.

Asian stock markets mostly rose Thursday, finding a firmer footing after several days of volatile trading linked to anxiety over a probable rate hike in the U.S.

U.S. stock indexes are opening higher, a day after a sell-off prompted by worries about higher U.S. interest rates and a stronger dollar.

U.S. stocks fell sharply as fears of over possible interest rates hikes by the Federal Reserve roiled financial markets around the globe.

Global stock markets dipped Tuesday as the prospect of higher U.S. interest rates dimmed the outlook for equities and boosted the dollar.

Global stocks fell Monday after strong U.S. jobs data increased chances that the Federal Reserve will move up its timetable for raising interest rates.

Asian stock markets fell Monday after strong U.S. jobs data increased chances that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates sooner.

U.S. financial markets drifted in morning trading Thursday, with energy stocks among the biggest decliners as crude oil prices fell.

U.S. financial markets eased back from record highs in early trading Wednesday.

World stocks were mostly higher and the dollar strengthened Tuesday as investors awaited remarks from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen and the Greek government prepared to unveil reforms aimed at winning final approval for extended rescue loans.

US stocks opened lower on Wednesday, pulling back from record levels.