The euro fell to its lowest level in 20 years on Tuesday as Europe’s concerns about energy supplies and economic growth worsened, while the dollar rose against major currencies, supported by inflows in the currency, which is considered a safe haven. The euro reached 0.9909 dollars, the lowest level since …
Read More »European shares continue their losses, affected by high energy prices and fears of recession
European shares extended losses on Tuesday as investors awaited an important batch of economic data to gauge the strength of companies in a hyperinflationary environment while rising energy prices and a weak economic outlook prevailed. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell for a third straight session and fell 0.2 percent, …
Read More »Nikkei falls for the fourth consecutive session amid fears of an interest rate hike
Japan’s Nikkei fell for a fourth straight session Tuesday, August 23, tracking Wall Street, which posted losses overnight, ahead of the Federal Reserve’s symposium later this week, while airline and retail shares jumped on news of a possible loosening of border controls to control China. COVID-19. The Nikkei fell 1.19% …
Read More »Japanese stocks fall, tracking Wall Street losses
Japanese stocks closed lower on Monday as technology heavyweights led the decline after Wall Street slumped amid rising bond yields at the end of last week. The Nikkei index fell 0.47 percent to 28,794.50 points, recouping some of its losses in early trading on the impact of China’s cut interest …
Read More »European stocks fall on recession fears
European shares fell on Friday, heading for a weekly loss on fears that monetary policy tightening, inflationary pressures and an energy crisis could push the global economy into recession. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down 0.3 percent by 0721 GMT. Travel stocks led the declines. Among the stocks that …
Read More »Japanese stocks fall
Japanese stocks gave up their gains and closed flat on Friday with the decliners that led the rally recently, while investors awaited a seminar by the Federal Reserve next week. The Japanese Nikkei index closed down 0.4 percent at 28,930.33 points. It had opened with an increase of 0.53 percent …
Read More »European shares slip ahead of inflation data
European shares fell in choppy trading on Thursday after a member of the European Central Bank’s board of directors hinted at another big interest rate hike next month even as recession risks intensified, with inflation data for July due later on Thursday awaiting. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.1 …
Read More »Japanese shares track Wall Street losses after Fed meet minutes
Japanese stocks fell in tandem with their Asian counterparts on Thursday as investors analyzed the Federal Reserve meeting minutes, awaiting an upcoming seminar to assess whether the US central bank will ease its tight monetary policy. The Japanese Nikkei index fell 0.91 percent at the open and hovered at this …
Read More »Nikkei closes above 29 points for the first time in seven months
Japan’s Nikkei closed above 29,000 on Wednesday for the first time in more than seven months, after Wall Street’s main indexes rose overnight, driven by solid profits from US retailers. The Nikkei rose 1.23 percent to 29,222.77 points, closing at its highest level since Jan. 5. The broader Topix index …
Read More »The Nikkei index closes stable amid economic concerns
Japan’s Nikkei closed little changed on Tuesday; energy-related stocks and shipping companies were the biggest losers, while sentiment was lowered by concerns about slowing US and Chinese economies. The Nikkei index closed down 0.01 percent at 28,868.91, ending two days of gains that brought it to its highest level in …
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