Weak China manufacturing, Fed minutes weigh on Asian stock markets
Asian stocks faltered Thursday as China's manufacturing weakened and the latest Fed minutes reminded investors that U.S. interest rates are likely to rise next year.
World stocks gain, dollar higher after Fed confirms end to stimulus and hints at rate hike
World stock markets mostly rose Thursday, taking in stride the Federal Reserve's announcement it will end a stimulus program that was as massive as it was controversial.
World stocks gain after US rally, Federal Reserve meeting awaited
Global stock markets swung higher Wednesday, cheered by a surge in U.S. stocks that were buoyed by solid earnings, while investors were also waiting for signs from the Federal Reserve on U.S. monetary policy.
Global stocks mostly higher as markets watch US Fed meeting for signs of interest rate changes
Global stocks were mostly higher Tuesday as investors looked ahead to this week's U.S. Federal Reserve meeting.
Global stocks mostly higher ahead of US jobs data; Hong Kong up despite protests
Global stocks were mostly higher Friday as investors looked ahead to U.S. data on jobs and factory output, while Hong Kong rose despite pro-democracy protests.
US stock market rises after drop in jobless claims and Fed meeting; Scotland votes.
The U.S. stock market headed higher Thursday as investors received more encouraging news on the economy.
Global stocks lower amid worries about possible US rate hike, weak Chinese growth and Scotland
Global stocks sank Wednesday under the weight of worries about the possible timing of a U.S. rate hike, economic weakness in China and an impending referendum on Scottish independence.
Asian stock markets muted amid holidays, yen hits 6-year low against US dollar
Asian stock markets were muted Tuesday amid holidays in Hong Kong and South Korea.
As US recovers, so does the dollar; Travelers and consumers gain, but exports could suffer
In the world of currencies, the dollar is starting to look like a safe home in a tough neighborhood.
Asian stocks slip as investors await US jobs report; Tokyo edges higher as yen hits 6-year low
Asian stocks fluctuated Friday as investors looked for direction before a key U.S. jobs report later in the day while Japan's market edged higher after the yen fell to a six-year low.
Global stocks lackluster ahead of central bank meeting in Europe, US data; Samsung rises
Global stock markets were lackluster Thursday after Wall Street fell and as investors looked ahead to a European Central Bank meeting and U.S. economic data.
Gold prices climb on expectations the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates low
Gold prices climbed Wednesday amid expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates at record lows.
Stock fund managers see more gains, but smaller and in a more jagged fashion than prior years
Stocks can keep climbing next year, tacking even more gains onto their phenomenal run of the last five-plus years.
Iran Nuke Deal Not a Game Changer for Oil Yet
Oil speculators looking to trade on the view that Iran may soon flood the world market with oil had a short window Tuesday.
U.S. Unveils New Rules for Fracking on Federal Lands
The Obama administration on Friday unveiled its first major standards for oil companies that frack on federal lands, including beefed-up safety measures to protect groundwater, prompting industry complaints they will be a barrier to growth.
Russian Standoff Reinforces Push for U.S. Energy Independence
The ripple effects from the crisis in Ukraine should serve as yet another motivation for Washington to move quickly to make the U.S. energy independent.
IHS: Rejecting Keystone Will Have Little to No Impact on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
A new study shows that not approving the long-battled over Keystone Pipeline would have minimal to no impact on U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
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___ After vote win, Greek leaders face pressure to restart talks ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Despite triumphing in a popular vote against austerity, Greece's leaders Monday faced the urgent need to heal ties with European creditors and reach a financial rescue deal to prevent it from falling out of the euro — possibly within days.
Asian stock markets mostly post modest gains on last trading day of 2014
The handful of Asian stock markets open for trading on the last day of 2014 mostly rose modestly, led by China which is nearing a 52 percent gain for the year.