Commodities

Asian stock markets were mostly lower Monday as weak data from the U.S. and China clouded the outlook for the global economy.

Shares in Asia were uneven on Friday as the big markets in Japan and Hong Kong got a lift from the rebound on Wall Street, but weak data dragged Chinese shares lower.

Asian stock markets drifted Thursday after weak retail sales figures suggested the U.S. economy is struggling to maintain growth momentum.

U.S. stocks fell sharply early Tuesday, extending the market's losses from the day before.

Stock indexes edged higher Friday, helped by gains in big technology companies including Google, Amazon and Microsoft.

Asian stocks were mostly higher Wednesday after Japan reported its first trade surplus in three years, adding optimism to regional sentiment despite a fall on Wall Street.

U.S. stocks were broadly lower in early trading Tuesday as investors reacted to mixed corporate earnings.

Asian stocks drifted Monday, with many markets closed for holidays, after a surprisingly weak U.S. employment report.

Asian stock markets mostly sagged Wednesday as China's manufacturing remained weak in February and a Japanese central bank survey showed businesses are wary about the economic outlook.

Asian stock markets mostly fell Thursday, battered by weak U.S. economic data, tensions in the Middle East and Wall Street's retreat from near record highs.

Global stock markets were lackluster Tuesday despite a milestone for the Nasdaq as investors looked ahead to the release of China's growth target.

Asian stocks were little changed Tuesday as investors awaited remarks from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen and Greece prepared to unveil reforms that its new government hopes will win it approval for extended rescue loans.

Asian stock markets were mostly higher Monday after Greece and its European creditors reached an agreement that staved off the immediate threat of bankruptcy and exit from the euro though hurdles remain to cementing the short-term funding deal.

World stocks advanced Wednesday on investor optimism ahead of a European Central Bank meeting on bailout conditions for Greece, though trading was subdued as many Asian markets were shut for the Lunar New Year.

U.S. stocks are opening lower as the market pulls back from a record high.

Asian stocks rose Monday after Japan emerged from recession while European markets fluctuated ahead of a meeting between Greece and its main European creditors.

Asian stock markets mostly rose Monday after Japan emerged from recession last quarter and as investors looked ahead to a meeting between Greece and its main European creditors.

Asian stock markets were muted Friday as investors awaited monthly U.S. employment figures and the risk of a Greek default increased.

U.S. stocks are rising in midday trading, led by gains in technology companies, as the market recovers following two days of declines.

Shares were mostly higher in quiet trading Friday in Asia, as most markets in the region and across the globe were closed for Christmas holidays.