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European stocks fell on Monday, as investors awaited the decisions of the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank regarding interest rates scheduled for this week, and their sentiment was affected by the rise in Covid-19 infections in China after easing restrictions. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down 0.4 …

The Japanese Nikkei index fell on Monday, after hitting its highest level in a week, as US data pointing to rising inflation increased fears that the Federal Reserve would keep raising interest rates for a longer period. Technology stocks fell after US producer price data on Friday indicated that inflation …

The dollar was little changed against major currencies on Friday as concerns about the performance of the US economy returned, ahead of the release of producer price index data later on Friday and the Federal Reserve meeting to decide on interest rates next week. Investors are looking forward to a …

European stocks rose on Friday, as industrial and financial stocks rose on optimism related to China’s easing of anti-Covid-19 restrictions, while Credit Suisse jumped after news of a capital increase. The pan-European STOXX 600 rose 0.2 percent by 0810 GMT, and appeared to be heading for an increase after losing …

Japanese stocks jumped on Friday, led by chip-related and other blue-chip stocks, after Wall Street closed higher Thursday night, supported by growing hopes of a recovery in global economic growth following China’s easing of anti-COVID-19 restrictions. The Nikkei index closed up 1.18 percent at 27,901.01 points, recording the largest daily …

European stocks fell on Thursday, pressured by falling utilities and telecom stocks amid growing fears of an imminent recession. The Stoxx 600 index was down 0.1 percent by 0815 GMT. The index fell for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday amid growing fears of slowing economic growth ahead of a …

The Japanese Nikkei index ended Thursday’s transactions near the lowest level in a month, affected by a weak closing of Wall Street amid economic concerns, as well as the results of companies’ business. The Nikkei fell 0.4 percent to close at 27,574.43 points, its lowest closing level since November 10. …

European stocks fell on Wednesday, December 7, affected by investor anxiety, amid growing fears of a recession, although the strong push of the healthcare sector limited losses. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.2%, extending its losses for the fourth consecutive day, after it began to recover from its fall …

Japan’s Nikkei average touched a four-week low on Wednesday, tracking a sell-off in technology stocks on Wall Street overnight, but gains in auto stocks helped limit losses. The Nikkei closed down 0.72% at 27,686.40, after dropping earlier to 27,646.78 for the first time since November 10. Tokyo Electron, which specializes …

The US dollar index held firm on Tuesday, posting its biggest gain in two weeks, after strong US service sector data fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates more than recently expected. The Australian dollar rose from near a one-week low after the Reserve Bank of Australia …