The British pound sell-off and the flash crash
The British pound had one of its biggest tumbles ever Friday, with the currency sliding 6 percent in just a couple of minutes.
Wall St Falls After Ho-Hum Jobs Data, Sterling 'Flash Crash'
U.S. stocks fell on Friday after a "flash crash" in sterling fueled Brexit worries and a weaker-than-expected September jobs report did not sway expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike by year-end.
Wall St Falls After Ho-Hum Jobs Data, Sterling 'Flash Crash'
U.S. stocks fell on Friday after a "flash crash" in sterling fueled Brexit worries and a weaker-than-expected September jobs report did not sway expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike by year-end.
British Pound 'Flash Crashes' to 31-Year Low Before Recovering
Sterling plunged to a 31-year low in a matter of minutes on Friday, in what traders said was a "flash crash" driven by computer-initiated sell orders.
British Pound 'Flash Crashes' to 31-Year Low Before Recovering
Sterling plunged to a 31-year low in a matter of minutes on Friday, in what traders said was a "flash crash" driven by computer-initiated sell orders.
Wall St Flat as Focus Shifts to Jobs Report
Wall Street was little changed on Thursday, a day ahead of a crucial employment report that would show whether the economy is strong enough to absorb an interest rate hike.
Wall St Flat as Focus Shifts to Jobs Report
Wall Street was little changed on Thursday, a day ahead of a crucial employment report that would show whether the economy is strong enough to absorb an interest rate hike.
Wall Street Jumps as Oil Fuels Energy Advance
Major U.S. stock indexes gained on Wednesday, boosted by financial shares amid encouraging economic data and by the energy sector as oil prices surged to June highs.
Wall Street Jumps as Oil Fuels Energy Advance
Major U.S. stock indexes gained on Wednesday, boosted by financial shares amid encouraging economic data and by the energy sector as oil prices surged to June highs.
Reports: Egypt foreign reserves up by $3 billion last month
Egyptian newspapers are reporting a $3 billion rise in the country's foreign reserves last month.
Reports: Egypt foreign reserves up by $3 billion last month
Egyptian newspapers are reporting a $3 billion rise in the country's foreign reserves last month.
Hard Brexit Date Rattles Markets
U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as investors fretted about Britain's exit from the European Union and the prospect of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in coming months.
Hard Brexit Date Rattles Markets
U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as investors fretted about Britain's exit from the European Union and the prospect of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in coming months.
Wall St Slips as Financial, Tech Stocks Weigh
Wall Street slipped on the first trading day of the fourth quarter, dragged down by financial and technology stocks.
Wall St Slips as Financial, Tech Stocks Weigh
Wall Street slipped on the first trading day of the fourth quarter, dragged down by financial and technology stocks.
Stocks Jump as Deutsche Bank Steadies
Stock prices across major markets rose on Friday, while the euro stabilized as Deutsche Bank's shares recovered from record lows on a report it is close to a deal to reduce a massive U.S. settlement over charges related to selling toxic mortgage bonds.
Stocks Jump as Deutsche Bank Steadies
Stock prices across major markets rose on Friday, while the euro stabilized as Deutsche Bank's shares recovered from record lows on a report it is close to a deal to reduce a massive U.S. settlement over charges related to selling toxic mortgage bonds.
Stocks Post Steep Drop as Apple, Banks Drag
Wall Street dropped on Thursday, weighed down by Apple as well as selling in Wells Fargo, Citigroup and other major banks as investors worried about the health of Deutsche Bank.
Stocks Post Steep Drop as Apple, Banks Drag
Wall Street dropped on Thursday, weighed down by Apple as well as selling in Wells Fargo, Citigroup and other major banks as investors worried about the health of Deutsche Bank.
Markets Rally on OPEC Deal
Wall Street moved higher on Wednesday after an OPEC agreement to limit crude output fueled a rally in oil and more than offset nervousness about a tight race for the U.S. presidency.








