Markets: Unilever, Nestle soothe economic nerves, but Kering sinks
Food and consumer giants cheered investors on an otherwise gloomy day on Europe's share markets. As David Pollard reports, Unilever and Nestle topped forecasts - but Kering shares sank on worries over sales of its Gucci brand......»»
Plunge in U.S. oil prices sinks equities; bonds yields edge lower
Plunging U.S. crude oil prices pulled global equity markets lower Monday, kicking off a busy week of data and earnings that will further reveal the economic damage of the coronavirus pandemic......»»
World stocks slip as U.S. jobs angst outweighs $2 trillion stimulus
Share markets across the world fell on Thursday as nerves over jobs data likely to lay bare the economic carnage from the coronavirus pandemic outweighed a $2 trillion U.S. stimulus package......»»
Stocks cling to stimulus hopes, Treasuries slide towards 1%
World stock markets regained a measure of calm on Monday as hopes for a raft of global interest rate cuts to soften the economic blow of the coronavirus steadied nerves and drove U.S. Treasury yields close to 1%......»»
Stocks, commodities firmer as China works to cool virus worries
World markets bounced on Tuesday, with Chinese stocks reversing some of a previous coronavirus-related plunge amid official efforts to soothe nerves and both Europe and metals scoring their best day of the year so far......»»
Global stocks, commodities firmer as virus fever abates
World markets bounced on Tuesday, with Chinese stocks reversing some of a previous coronavirus-related plunge amid official efforts to soothe nerves over the spreading outbreak, though sentiment remained fragile with oil near 13-month lows......»»
Emerging markets come off the boil for Nestle and Unilever
Global consumer goods companies are banking on fast-growing emerging markets to drive their growth, so signs on Thursday that sales have come off the boil in the once-booming economies of China and India could set alarm bells ringing......»»
Europe Markets: Mixed corporate results from Nestle and Unilever keep European stocks to a tight range
A mixed set of results from European giants including Nestle and Unilever kept European stocks to a tight range on Thursday......»»
Markets find a floor as Chinese data soothe nerves
Stock markets enjoyed a tentative recovery on Thursday after better-than-expected Chinese export data, while a steadying of the yuan restored some calm to global markets following a stormy few days that sent investors scrambling for safety......»»
Stock markets find a floor as Chinese data soothe nerves
Stock markets enjoyed a tentative recovery on Thursday after better-than-expected Chinese export data and a steadying of the yuan restored some calm to global markets......»»
Rush into U.S. bonds sinks global stock markets; gold touches six-year high
A rush into the safety of U.S. government bonds smothered a broad rally in global stocks Wednesday as spiraling fears of a global economic recession gripped markets......»»
Metals Stocks: Gold ends further below $1,300 as stock market revs higher to start second quarter
Gold futures finish lower Monday after upbeat readings on economic activity in China and the U.S. help to momentarily soothe some worries over global growth, providing a lift to equity markets and a drag on assets perceived as havens......»»
Fears of recession keep risk rebound in check
Calm returned to global markets on Tuesday, with gains on European and Asian bourses and a tick higher in benchmark bond yields helping to soothe nerves after a jarring few days dominated by worries of recession......»»
Markets now wagering on Fed rate cut, China-U.S. trade talks calm nerves
Financial markets were on edge on Friday as weak U.S. economic data added to fears of a global slowdown and pushed investors to bet the Federal Reserve could reverse policy and start cutting interest rates before the end of this year......»»
Nestlé Adds Sugar to Baby Milk and Cereal in Poorer Nations, Report Finds
The report calls out Nestlé's “double standard" for adding sugar to baby food products in developing countries but not European markets. Food and beverage giant Nestlé adds sugar and honey to its infant milk .....»»
NewsWatch: The customer is always right and will steer $2.2 trillion to these hospitality stocks, says Jefferies
As vaccines take hold in the U.S. and elsewhere, one question for investors is how much of the economic reopening is already priced into markets. Not much, when it comes to hospitality stocks, says Jefferies......»»
Need to Know: The customer is never wrong and will steer $2.2 trillion to these hospitality stocks, says Jefferies
As vaccines take hold in the U.S. and elsewhere, one question for investors is how much of the economic reopening is already priced into markets. Not much, when it comes to hospitality stocks, says Jefferies......»»
London Markets: Upbeat U.K. employment data point to economic recovery, boosting London stocks
U.K. unemployment fell faster than expected between January and March, government data showed on Tuesday, as the number of employees on payroll increased for the fifth month in a row and hiring accelerated......»»
Fed concerned about the risks that accompany soaring markets
Expectations for a strong economic recovery could have some repercussions for financial stability......»»
From corn to copper, these 10 commodities have surged in 2021 amid an unprecedented economic recovery
Corn, copper, lumber, wheat, coffee, cotton, lean hogs, soybeans, aluminum, and iron ore are all up double digits in 2021 amid rising inflation. Alex Wong/Getty Images Inflation has been the talk of the markets lately ami.....»»
Global stocks gain after US jobs and oil demand data fuel economic optimism ahead of the Bank of England rate decision
US jobs and oil demand data boosted markets, a.....»»