Wall Street rallies for second day on Fed, ECB lift
US stocks climbed on Thursday, a day after equities snapped a five-day losing skid, on expectations for continued acceleration in the US economy and more aggressive action by the European Central Bank.
Jan 08, 2015, 22:09 PM IST
Asia stocks gain after upbeat US jobs, euro near nine-year low
Asian stocks gained on Thursday after upbeat US employment data tempered investor risk aversion that had pummelled global equities this week, while the euro held near a nine-year low.
Jan 08, 2015, 06:37 AM IST
Dow jumps 213 points as US stocks snap losing streak
The broad-based S&P 500 gained 23.29 (1.16 percent) at 2,025.90, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index bolted 57.73 (1.26 percent) higher to 4,650.47.
Jan 08, 2015, 03:23 AM IST
Wall St extends selloff as oil prices fall further
US stocks were down more than 1 percent in afternoon trading on Tuesday, extending recent losses as data showed the pace of growth in the US service sector had slowed and oil prices fell further.
Jan 07, 2015, 01:20 AM IST
Energy stocks lead Wall St lower in broad retreat
Energy shares led a broad decline on Wall Street on Monday in the wake of a drop in crude prices to fresh 5-1/2 year lows amid concerns economic problems elsewhere in the world could hurt the United States.
Jan 06, 2015, 02:26 AM IST
Data weighs on Wall St's first trading day of 2015
US stocks lost ground on Friday, reversing an initial climb, as investors found few reasons to buy in the new year after data came in below forecasts.
Jan 03, 2015, 01:31 AM IST
After 2014's party, investors in US stock market may face a hangover
Revelers ringing in of the new year this week need to watch out for the next day`s hangover. And investors may experience a similar feeling early in 2015 after a two-year run that has propelled U.S. stocks up by nearly 50 percent.
Dec 31, 2014, 11:54 AM IST
Wall St. ends flat, S&P edges up to record high
U.S. stocks ended little changed in thin trading on Monday and the S&P 500 notched its latest record high, but gains were curbed when an early rally in energy prices lost momentum.
Dec 30, 2014, 02:59 AM IST
Wall Street weekahead: Big questions for markets for 2015
Wall Street was generally calmer in 2014 than in previous years, but that doesn`t mean the stock market was devoid of drama.
Dec 27, 2014, 03:26 AM IST
Dow, S&P hit record after GDP data
US stocks advanced on Tuesday, with both the Dow and S&P 500 building on a four-day rally to set new intraday records after an unexpectedly strong report on economic growth.
Dec 23, 2014, 20:49 PM IST
Asian markets heartened by Wall Street high, dollar in demand
The revival in risk appetites undermined the safe haven yen and kept the US dollar elevated across the board, while sovereign bonds were content to consolidate recent gains.
Dec 23, 2014, 05:26 AM IST
Dow, S&P end at records in fourth straight day of gains for Wall Street
US stocks rose for a fourth straight session on Monday, with both the Dow and S&P 500 ending at records as large-cap technology shares gained and offset continued weakness in energy names.
Dec 23, 2014, 05:02 AM IST
Asian stocks rise in thin trade, tracking Wall Street gains
Asian markets rose in thin trade on Monday ahead of the festive season, tracking cues from Wall Street where stocks surged in a Federal Reserve-fuelled "Santa Claus rally" last week.
Dec 22, 2014, 08:36 AM IST
European stocks set for biggest weekly gain of 2014
The gains came amid relief that the Federal Reserve appears in no rush to withdraw stimulus from the US economy and as investors began to see the advantages of lower oil and fuel costs that should ultimately help global growth.
Dec 19, 2014, 18:59 PM IST
Asian markets extend gains after Fed statement
Asian markets rallied for a second straight session on Friday, boosted by another strong performance on Wall Street while renewed confidence helped push the dollar back towards the 100 yen mark.
Dec 19, 2014, 08:24 AM IST
Tokyo stocks down 1.31% by noon
Tokyo stocks dropped 1.31 percent Monday morning as investors shrugged off Prime Minister Shinzo Abe`s widely expected weekend election win and focussed on drops on Wall Street and lower oil prices.
Dec 15, 2014, 10:10 AM IST
Wall Street drops with energy shares: Global data disappoints
US stocks fell on Monday, putting the S&P 500 on track for its biggest daily percentage decline since October, as energy shares fell with oil prices and global growth concerns rose following soft data out of China and Japan.
Dec 09, 2014, 10:11 AM IST
Asian markets mostly higher at end of strong week
Asian markets mostly rose Friday, with the dollar again breaking 120 yen while the euro held onto gains after the European Central Bank shied away from fresh stimulus measures.
Dec 05, 2014, 17:37 PM IST
US fed funds rate hit highest since April 2013
A key overnight borrowing cost for US banks reached its highest level since April 2013 on Monday after the Federal Reserve raised an interest rate on a test program aimed to hit its rate target when it decides to tighten policy, Fed data showed.
Dec 02, 2014, 21:41 PM IST
Asian markets mixed, energy firms recover on oil bounce
Tokyo eased 0.10 percent as the yen edged up against the dollar, while analysts said dealers were unfazed by a decision by Moody`s to downgrade Japan`s credit rating.
Dec 02, 2014, 08:21 AM IST
