Asian stock markets lost ground for a third straight day Thursday over new concerns about Europe’s economic outlook after Moody’s Investors Service warned it may downgrade Spain’s debt rating.
Oil prices fell below $75 a barrel in Asia, as wilting stock markets dragged down the confidence of crude investors. The yen weakened against the dollar, while [...]
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Asian stocks down on worries over Europe
July 5th, 2010 by Financial Writer
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more...World markets buoyed by banks despite Greek fears
February 16th, 2010 by Financial Writer
World stock markets mostly rose Tuesday after strong earnings from British bank Barclays PLC and ahead of Wall Street’s open following a public holiday in the U.S.
However, investors, particularly in Europe, remained wary about the Greek debt crisis and the associated response from the European Union.
In Europe, the FTSE 100 index of leading British shares [...]
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World markets mixed after Wall Street slips
December 30th, 2009 by Financial Writer
European stock markets were mixed during sluggish year-end trading Wednesday after Wall Street snapped a six-day advance overnight and Asian markets fluctuated.
In Europe, the FTSE-100 index of leading British shares held its last full session of the year, inching up 0.5 percent to 5,429.22. In France, the CAC 40 retreated from its 2009 high reached [...]
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European markets push higher ahead of US open
December 21st, 2009 by Financial Writer
European stock markets and Wall Street futures rose Monday amid hopes that the recent bout of selling may have run its course. However, bigger gains are not anticipated over the coming days as trading volumes fall because more and more traders are shutting up shop for the Christmas break.
The FTSE 100 index of leading British [...]
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