NKorea moves, weak Japan GDP data pull Asian shares lower
U.S. stocks moved broadly lower in early trading Tuesday, led by declines in technology, health care and consumer-focused companies.
Brazil's real continues its slump amid election uncertainty
Brazil's currency is falling again against the dollar amid uncertainty over this year's elections in Latin America's largest economy.
Global stock markets mixed amid trade uncertainty
Asian shares were mostly lower in muted trading Tuesday amid continuing uncertainty over trade tensions between China and the U.S. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 edged down 0.2 percent to finish at 22,818.02.
Cryptocurrency company looks for Ripple effect
Xpring initiative launched to provide grants to businesses using XRP.
Global stocks mixed as Trump softens tone on trade
World stocks were mixed Monday, with Asian gains led by Hong Kong after President Donald Trump softened his tone on trade, saying he would seek a way to keep Chinese technology company ZTE in business despite U.S. sanctions.
Hong Kong shares jump after Trump tweets on China's ZTE
Asian shares were mostly higher Monday, with Hong Kong shares surging after President Donald Trump said he wanted to help a sanctioned Chinese tech giant, signaling a possible improvement in U.S.-China relations.
S&P 500 index has its best weekly gain since early March
The major U.S. stock indexes edged higher in early trading Friday as gains in health care companies and banks outweighed losses elsewhere.
Facebook plans to create its own cryptocurrency: report
And it’s not the first time the social media giant has been rumored to be in coin talks.
European Central Bank chief: Reform to make euro resilient
The head of the European Central Bank is urging political leaders to make reforms to prevent a repeat of the eurozone's financial crisis — including making money available to help member countries that run into trouble.
Cryptocurrency investing coming mainstream: Billionaire Mike Novogratz
Institutional investors are getting more serious about the staying power of bitcoin and Ethereum.
Argentines haunted by memories of crisis oppose IMF's help
It seemed like a collective moan could be heard across Argentina as President Mauricio Macri uttered three words that many in this country associate with the worst of times: International Monetary Fund.
European stocks take a breather after strong rally
Asian stock markets rallied on Friday, tracing gains on Wall Street after weaker than expected inflation figures soothed concerns about a possible acceleration of interest rate hikes.
Asian shares rally as modest inflation eases rate hike fears
U.S. stocks edged higher in early trading Thursday, extending solid gains from a day earlier.
Oil rises further on Mideast tensions, stock markets steady
Asian markets were higher Thursday, tracking solid overnight gains on Wall Street despite lingering concerns about the U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and trade tensions between Asia and the U.S. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.4 percent to close at 22,497.18.
New Zealand central bank governor says economy in sweet spot
New Zealand's new central bank governor says he has started his job with the economy in a sweet spot thanks to robust growth, high levels of employment and low inflation.
Asian markets track Wall Street gains, oil prices advance
U.S. stocks edged higher in early trading Wednesday, led by gains in energy companies.
Oil jumps, global shares mixed after US leaves Iran deal
Oil prices surged while Asian stock markets traded mixed on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced the United States will withdraw from a 2015 nuclear accord with Iran and re-impose sanctions.
Emirates airline posts boost in annual profits to $762M
Emirates, the Middle East's largest airline, says revenue improved over the past fiscal year, reaching $25.2 billion, with profits rising to $762 million.
Oil jumps, Asian shares mixed after US leaves Iran deal
U.S. stocks edged lower in early trading Tuesday, giving up gains from a day earlier.
World stocks mixed as Trump decision on Iran deal approaches
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Tuesday following an upbeat finish on Wall Street.
















