Asian stocks up, dollar sags after dovish signals from Fed
Wall Street shares inched higher in a choppy session overnight following the Fed`s statements, with the Dow rising 0.17 percent and S&P gaining 0.2 percent.
Jun 18, 2015, 08:34 AM IST
Asian shares, dollar dither as focus turns to Fed
Shares in Shanghai lost another 0.8 percent ahead of a torrent of IPO`s that temporarily could tie up an astonishing 6 trillion yuan ($966.7 billion) of capital.
Jun 17, 2015, 08:32 AM IST
Euro falls amid Greek standoff, dollar up ahead of Fed
The euro fell on Tuesday as it appeared more likely that debt-stricken Greece would default or have to leave the single currency, while the U.S. dollar rose at the start of a meeting by the Federal Reserve.
Jun 16, 2015, 23:25 PM IST
Asian markets subdued on Greek default fears, Fed meeting awaited
MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan stood unchanged. Japan`s Nikkei lost 0.3 percent while Australian shares were little changed.
Jun 16, 2015, 08:10 AM IST
Merkel says strong euro hurts fruits of reforms
In the global economy, "a very strong" euro would make it difficult for countries such as Spain and Portugal, which adopted significant reforms during the economic crisis, to "harvest the fruits of those reforms, in exports, for example," Merkel told a congress for family-run businesses in Berlin.
Jun 12, 2015, 17:17 PM IST
Asia shares wallow near 3-month lows on Fed anxiety, Greece
Asian shares made a tentative rebound from three-month lows on Wednesday though the spectre of higher borrowing costs in the United States and concerns about the apparent lack of progress in talks between Greece and its creditors sapped confidence.
Jun 10, 2015, 09:12 AM IST
Euro steady after ECB and Greek debt meetings
The euro held its gains on Thursday, bolstered by the European Central Bank`s upbeat inflation forecasts and hopes for a last-minute Greek bailout deal.
Jun 04, 2015, 13:11 PM IST
Asia stocks mostly down, euro holds up as Greek talks plod
Most Asian markets fell on Thursday, with Shanghai plunging more than five percent at one point and Tokyo`s early gains whittled to almost nothing but the euro held its gains after Greece and its creditors met for key debt reform talks.
Jun 04, 2015, 12:33 PM IST
US stocks rise on data, dovish ECB meeting
Wall Street stocks rose Wednesday following a wave of mostly solid US data and a fresh confirmation of ultra-easy money policies by the European Central Bank.
Jun 04, 2015, 09:16 AM IST
US equities helped by weak dollar; inflation lifts euro
U.S. stocks edged down on Tuesday while the dollar fell and bond yields rose as investors sought clarity on Greece`s debt crisis and awaited the U.S. jobs report.
Jun 03, 2015, 03:43 AM IST
Asian markets mostly down, Tokyo rally ends after 12 days
Asian markets mostly fell Tuesday, with Tokyo declining after a 12-day rally, while in Europe Greece`s creditors held impromptu talks aimed at resolving the country`s months-long debt crisis.
Jun 02, 2015, 14:43 PM IST
Europe woes and US rate hike prospects depress stocks, boost dollar
Taking a lead from Wall Street`s slide, MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.3 percent with Australian and South Korean shares suffering losses. Tokyo`s Nikkei shed 0.3 percent.
May 27, 2015, 08:27 AM IST
Greek concerns haunt euro, stocks
The euro slid Tuesday and European stock markets struggled on concerns over Greece`s ability to meet looming repayment deadlines, dealers said.
May 26, 2015, 19:46 PM IST
Asian shares slip, dollar stands tall
European shares marked a weak finish in thin trade on Monday, with many markets in the region closed for holidays. U.S. markets were also closed for Memorial Day.
May 26, 2015, 08:19 AM IST
Euro lower on Greek worries
The common European currency fell to $1.0937 and 133.15 yen in Tokyo trade from $1.0980 and 133.60 yen Monday.
May 26, 2015, 08:12 AM IST
Doubts over Greece add to euro's ECB-driven frailty
The euro slid to a two-week low and a rally in European shares stalled on Wednesday after a Greek official said the country may not make an upcoming repayment to the International Monetary Fund.
May 20, 2015, 17:14 PM IST
Nikkei big loser in Asia, euro extends gains
Tokyo`s Nikkei index was the biggest loser of Asia`s major markets Thursday as the yen climbed against the dollar, while Wall Street provided a weak lead following more below-forecast US data.
May 14, 2015, 17:22 PM IST
Euro turns up as Greek bailout talks drag on
Athens managed to garner enough money to repay the International Monetary Fund 750 million euros and avoid a default, keeping it from tumbling out of the eurozone for now.
May 12, 2015, 08:58 AM IST
Asian slides, euro at two-month peak as global bond rout rattles markets
MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 1.1 percent as China, Hong Kong, Australian, South Korean and Malaysian shares retreated.
May 07, 2015, 08:25 AM IST
Dollar softens in Asian trade as US trade deficit widens
Analysts said the yawning trade gap had raised questions about the outlook for an increase in US interest rates, a move that would be supportive of the greenback.
May 06, 2015, 09:38 AM IST
