A mixed start to the new trading week, one in which the bulk of the significant market-moving events is due from Wednesday onwards. That may make for choppy trading over the next couple of days, in line with what we’ve seen so far in Europe. We will still hear from …
Read More »European shares fall after a 3-day rally on recession fears
European shares fell on Wednesday after concerns about a global recession outweighed recent optimism over the lifting of lockdown restrictions in China. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.7 percent by 0708 GMT, ending a three-day rally after a gruelling overnight session on Wall Street on the back of bleak …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei ends four days of gains after Wall Street’s decline
Japan’s Nikkei index ended a four-session rally on Wednesday, dragged down by major technology stocks, after Wall Street fell sharply overnight on fears of an economic slowdown. The Nikkei index closed down 0.91 percent at 2,6804.60 points. The broader Topix index fell 0.72 percent to 1,893.57 points. Wall Street’s main …
Read More »The dollar rises in Asian trading as investors search for a safe haven
The dollar and the yen rose in a volatile session in Asia on Monday, as they benefited from a search for safe haven amid investor concerns that higher interest rates and weak economic data could mean a global recession is on the horizon. While stocks tracked Wall Street higher, currency …
Read More »Commodity stocks lead European markets higher
European shares rose on Tuesday, boosted by gains in commodity-related stocks and automakers after China eased quarantine restrictions related to COVID-19. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.9 percent by 0714 GMT, rising for the third consecutive session, amid waning concerns about the central bank’s moves to tighten monetary policy …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei index rises at the close, supported by energy stocks
Japan’s Nikkei rose and crossed the significant 27,000-point level for the first time in two weeks on Tuesday, boosted by a rise in energy stocks, though uncertainty over US interest rate hikes limited gains. The Nikkei rose 0.66 percent to close at 27,049.47 points, close to its highest level during …
Read More »The dollar rises in Asian trading as investors search for a safe haven
The dollar and the yen rose in a volatile session in Asia on Monday, as they benefited from a search for safe haven amid investor concerns that higher interest rates and weak economic data could mean a global recession is on the horizon. While stocks tracked Wall Street higher, currency …
Read More »European stocks rise to two-week highs as commodity prices rise
European shares jumped on Monday to their highest level in two weeks, supported by mining and oil stocks, as the easing of measures to curb the outbreak of Covid-19 in China led to an increase in commodity prices. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.7 percent by 0716 GMT, reversing …
Read More »Nikkei rises for the third consecutive session, supported by technology stocks
The Japanese Nikkei index rose for the third consecutive session on Monday, boosted by technology heavyweights, after Wall Street rose at the end of last week. The Nikkei closed up 1.43 percent at 2,6871.27 points, after rising as much as 1.7 percent. The broader Topix index jumped 1.12 percent to …
Read More »Dollar stumbles on interest rate fears
The US dollar fell against major currencies on Friday, on track for its first weekly loss this month, as investors continue to assess Federal Reserve policy and whether large interest rate increases will lead to a recession. The safe-haven US currency also lost support amid improving market sentiment, rising regional …
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