Global stocks up on Chinese moves to boost economic growth; oil price rebounds
Global stocks were mostly higher Monday after a report that China will change banking rules in an apparent effort to boost lending and economic growth, while oil prices rebounded.
Asian stocks up on Chinese moves to boost economic growth as oil price rebounds
Asian stocks were mostly higher Monday after a report China will change banking rules in an apparent effort to boost lending and economic growth as oil prices rebounded.
Asian stocks decline, Europe up after Wall Street hits record highs
Major Asian stock markets fell Tuesday while Europe gained after Wall Street closed at record highs ahead of the Christmas trading break.
Chinese shares plunge after months-long boom, weak data hits other Asian markets
Chinese stocks plunged Tuesday in a break from a months-long boom and other Asian markets were lower on concern about feeble Chinese trade and Japan's recession.
US trade gap expected to narrow slightly in October, reflecting falling oil prices
The Commerce Department reports on the U.S. trade deficit for October.
Europe stocks little changed ahead of ECB policy statement, Asian markets mostly rise
European stocks were little changed Thursday ahead of an ECB policy meeting while Asian markets rose, led by Shanghai and Tokyo, as investors bet on more stimulus in China and a victory for Japan's pro-business ruling party in elections this month.
Asian stocks gain after China rate cut, traders look ahead to OPEC meeting
Asian stocks rose Monday after China's surprise interest rate cut as investors looked ahead to European inflation data due out this week and OPEC meeting to discuss oil production levels.
Japan stocks rise on hopes for new stimulus after economy slips into recession
Shares in Tokyo rose Tuesday on expectations the Japanese government will respond to a recession by postponing a sales tax hike and launching new stimulus.
Japan slides into recession in wake of tax hike, undermining global growth prospects
Japan's economy unexpectedly slid into recession as housing and business investment declined following a tax hike, dragging the country into a recession and further clouding the outlook for the global economy.
China shares jump after Hong Kong scraps yuan limit ahead of cross-border trading link launch
Chinese stocks jumped Wednesday after Hong Kong scrapped a daily limit on how much yuan residents can buy ahead of the launch of cross border share trading next week that widens access for foreign investors.
Asian stocks perked by another record day on Wall Street, Tokyo at 7 year closing high
Asian stock markets mostly rose Tuesday, with Tokyo closing at a seven-year high, as investor sentiment got a boost from another record close on Wall Street.
Asian shares rise on robust China, US data; Japan's Nikkei falls as yen rebounds
Asian stock markets were mostly higher Monday after the release of strong U.S. jobs figures and weekend data showing China's exports remained on an upward trend.
Asian stocks rise on ECB stimulus hopes, Wall Street rise, investors look to US jobs report
Asian stock markets were cheered Friday by a record close on Wall Street and talk of further stimulus efforts from the European Central Bank.
Bank of America cuts 3rd-quarter results, saying it is taking $400M litigation charge
Bank of America says it is taking a $400 million charge to cover additional litigation costs and cut its results for the third quarter.
Asia stocks waver ahead of US jobs report that will put Fed stimulus decision in new light
Asian stock markets wavered between gains and losses Thursday as investors awaited a U.S. jobs report that might deliver a verdict on whether the Federal Reserve's withdrawal of stimulus was warranted.
A day ahead of European Central Bank meeting, eurozone data disappoint again
Further evidence has emerged to suggest the 18-country eurozone is more likely to sink back into recession than rebound strongly.
Asia stocks mostly lower after Europe growth downgraded, oil falls to fresh low.
Asian stock markets mostly fell Wednesday as oil's fall to a three-year low weighed on energy companies and weaker European growth forecasts dampened sentiment.
World stocks muted after slowdown in China manufacturing growth offsets Japan stimulus
Global stocks were mostly lower Monday after unexpected weakness in Chinese manufacturing tempered enthusiasm for Japan's surprise central bank stimulus.
Q&A: Why Japan is increasing stimulus when Fed feels confident enough to withdraw it
Japan is pumping more money into its lagging economy, expanding an already lavish stimulus effort.
Japan stock index soars 5 percent, yen falls after BOJ announces new stimulus
Japan's Nikkei 225 stock average surged 5 percent and the yen slid against the dollar after the Bank of Japan unexpectedly announced new stimulus to boost a flagging economic recovery.