Stock markets fluctuate as US inflation eases
Stock markets seesawed Friday as data showed a key US inflation indicator easing in December, opening the door for the Federal Reserve to slow its rate-hike campaign.
European shares slip, euro firm as data tees up ECB rate hikes
The euro held near a nine-month high against the dollar on Tuesday, though European stocks eased after regional business activity data reinforced expectations that the European Central Bank (ECB) will raise rates by a further 50 basis points.
European stocks edge higher, Wall Street futures flat
European stock indexes edged higher on Monday, while Wall Street futures struggled to make gains as investors weighed up recession fears with hopes that inflation could be past its peak.
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European shares gain on China's reopening optimism
European shares climbed on Friday, as optimistic investors gauged the potential impact of a week-long Lunar New Year holidays after China lifted its COVID-19 curbs, even as concerns over global economic slowdown continued to sap sentiment.
Stocks slide on returning recession fears
Stock markets mostly slid and other major assets including the dollar and oil weakened Thursday after disappointing US data renewed worries about possible global recession this year.
Stocks bouyed by cheery data after BOJ damp squib
World stocks rose and Japan's yen tumbled on Wednesday, after the Bank of Japan poured cold water on monetary tightening expectations and economic and earnings data proved cheery for European markets.
European shares slip as China data rekindles economic worries
European shares slipped on Tuesday, taking a breather from their sharp rally since the start of this year, after China posted its weakest annual economic growth in nearly half a century, stoking investors' fears of an economic slowdown.
World stocks mostly rise on optimism over China, rates
World equities mainly rose Monday on growing global optimism as inflation slows and China reopens, while gas prices hit an 18-month low on receding supply fears.
European shares edge up on pharma boost, UK's FTSE 100 nears record-high
European shares inched up on Monday as gains in healthcare stocks helped the benchmark index extend its sharp rally thus far into the new year, while UK's FTSE 100 hovered close to a record high.
Stocks extend gains on slowing US inflation, upbeat European GDP
Global equities mostly rose Friday but the dollar struggled as slowing US inflation fuelled speculation that the Federal Reserve would take a softer approach to its monetary tightening campaign.
European stocks head for second weekly gain
European shares rose on Friday and were hovering near a nine-month high, supported by healthcare and banking stocks and upbeat economic data from the UK.
Stocks mostly up before key US inflation data
Global stock markets mostly rose Thursday before data that is widely expected to show another softening of US consumer inflation, giving the Federal Reserve room to slow its interest rate hikes.
World stocks mostly rise on recovery hopes before inflation data
Global stock markets mostly rallied Wednesday as investors were buoyed by optimism over China's reopening and looming data expected to show a further slowdown in US inflation.
European shares rise on bets of easing rate hikes
European shares advanced on Wednesday, buoyed by hopes of less aggressive interest rate hikes, while insurer Direct Line fell sharply after scrapping its full-year dividend.
Stocks mostly drop as traders track China, US rates
Major stock markets mostly dropped Tuesday as warnings that US interest rates would continue to rise and remain elevated for some time offset growing optimism over China's economic reopening after Covid lockdowns.
Stock markets extend gains on Fed hopes, China
Major stock markets mostly climbed Monday and oil prices rallied, building on optimism generated by China's Covid reopening and hopes the Federal Reserve will slow its pace of interest rate hikes.
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Stock markets rally on New Year boost
Global stocks rallied Tuesday thanks to a New Year boost, which is clouded however by rising interest rates, recession worries and Russia's war on Ukraine.
European markets start New Year on high note
Investors were rocked last year by Russia's invasion of Ukraine in late February, soaring inflation and rising interest rates.
World, U.S. stocks suffer 2022 losses while dollar triumphs
World stocks were steady and U.S. stock index futures indicated a lower open on Wall Street on the last trading day of 2022, but equities are on course for a 20% drop over a year marred by high inflation and war in Europe.
European shares slip, set for worst annual performance since 2018
European shares slipped in the last trading session of a rough year marked by geopolitical tensions and fears of a recession as central banks tightened monetary policies.
European stocks mixed in 'choppy' markets, Wall Street futures up
European stock indexes were mixed on Thursday as global recession fears weighed on markets and soaring COVID-19 cases in China countered earlier optimism about the country dropping its strict zero-COVID policy.
Stocks wobble as China's Covid surge spooks investors
Stocks sank in Asia and wavered in Europe on Thursday, with sentiment clouded by China's Covid surge.
Stocks waver in end-of-year trading
Stock markets diverged on Wednesday as investors looked for a traditional "Santa Claus rally" to close the year.
European shares muted, UK outperforms as China-exposed stocks jump
European shares were subdued on Wednesday, while UK's FTSE 100 outpaced peers after a long Christmas holiday weekend as investors assessed Beijing's steps towards reopening its COVID-battered economy.
Markets rise after China ends travel quarantine
European and Asian markets advanced on Tuesday after China said it would end quarantines for overseas arrivals, spurring hopes for the revival of the world's second-largest economy.
European shares rise on financials, energy boost amid festive cheer
European shares rose for a second straight session on Thursday, boosted by financial and energy stocks, as investors cheered improving consumer sentiment in the United States after inflation expectations eased.
Europe, US stocks rise, as yen steadies after surge
European and US stocks traded higher Wednesday and the yen steadied after its biggest daily gain versus the dollar in 24 years following a shock Bank of Japan tweak to monetary policy.