Global Stock Market

European stocks are heading to end the week with a cautious performance, as the prospect of tighter lockdown measures in Germany and France, as well as new restrictions to combat COVID-19 in China, dampen optimism about the global economic recovery. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.5%, heading to close …

European stocks closed higher on Thursday, registering gains for the third consecutive session, supported by the gains of the tech and travel sectors and a positive sentiment towards the anticipated rise in stimulus spending by the new administration in the United States. The pan-European STOXX 600 index finished higher by …

The United States Department of Commerce added on Thursday China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) to its blacklist due to belligerent actions in the South China Sea, AFP reported. Accordingly, S&P Dow Jones indices has to de-list the company. “China’s reckless and belligerent actions in the South China Sea and …

European stocks rose on Wednesday, supported by the rollout of Coronavirus vaccines and the effectiveness of preventive measurements against the pandemic’s new wave. The pan-European STOXX 600 index finished higher by 0.17%. The French index CAC40 closed higher by 0.21%, while the German benchmark index DAX rise by 0.11%. Meanwhile, …

European stocks were largely unchanged on Wednesday as the utility sector was hit by a profit warning from Danish wind farm developer Orsted, while French grocery store Carrefour jumped after merger talks. Carrefour gained 10.6% after Canadian store operator Element Couche-Tard said it had contacted Europe’s largest retailer to discuss …

European stocks closed Tuesday on a mixed note, amid concerns about the rising number of Coronavirus cases despite the rollout of vaccines. The pan-European STOXX 600 index closed nearly unchanged from its level at Monday’s close. The auto sector saw gains of about 1.7%, while the utilities sector lost 1.5%. …

Japan’s Nikkei index rose to close at its highest level in three decades on Tuesday, as drugmakers’ shares led activity thanks to a report stating that a drug manufactured by Chujai Pharmaceuticals is effective in treating Covid-19 patients. The Nikkei index rose 0.09% to 28,164.34 points, after recovering from early …

The main indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) ended Monday lower, starting the week with a negative performance after two consecutive record-breaking sessions in Wall Street last week. This comes amid increased concerns about the rising number of Coronavirus cases, however, the market remains supported by the anticipation …

Wall Street firms operating in Hong Kong have indicated that they will reduce their exposure to Chinese companies included in a US ban on investing in companies that Washington considers linked to the Chinese military before the rules come into effect later Monday. Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley …

European stocks retreated from a more than ten-month peak Monday (January 11th) as investors reaped profits after a strong week while increasing coronavirus cases on the continent and mainland China pushed energy and mining shares lower. The European Stoxx600 index was down 0.1%. The German index lost 0.4% and the …