Recession risk hits six-year high amid trade war, shutdown

Global bond yields rise Tuesday as hopes for a partial U.S.-China trade deal weighs on demand for government paper in the U.S., Europe and Japan......»»

U.S. services sector activity slowed to a three-year low in September amid rising concerns about tariffs, suggesting that trade tensions were spilling over to the broader economy......»»

The U.S. dollar hit a year high on Thursday against a basket of major currencies, but copper prices tumbled and major world stock markets pulled back amid concerns over China's economy and continued global trade tensions......»»

The trade deficit rose 1.7% in October to a 10-year high amid a record shortfall with China, keeping the U.S. on pace to record the largest gap in a decade......»»

The International Monetary Fund sees the world economy suffering its worst recession since the Great Depression this year, with emerging markets and low-income nations in Africa, Latin America and Asia at particularly high risk......»»

U.S. Treasury yields jump Wednesday as investors rushed to raise cash by selling liquid assets amid worries about the extra flood of debt government’s are issuing for fiscal stimulus packages to combat the economic impact of the coronavirus epidemic......»»

Reuters Gold prices hit 7-year high as investors take refuge in safer assets amid coronavirus-fueled sell-off. Some analysts say the "level.....»»

Gold surged to its highest level in more than six years as investors fled riskier assets amid rising tensions between Iran and the U.S......»»

Bitcoin's hash rate reached record highs this week, amid rising prices and anticipation of the miner reward halving later this year......»»

Emerging markets are headed into 2020 on a high note even if the U.S.-China trade talks remain a nagging risk for investors. With the new decade looming, the average yield on developing-nation... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Apple Inc.’s stock price hit an all-time high this week, closing at $289.80 per share on Friday amid high holiday season demand, strong performance beyond iPhone sales this year, and big expectations from Wall Street. The Cupertino-based consumer .....»»

Oil was little changed on Friday, steadying near three-month highs after new data showed U.S. crude inventories fell far more than expected, while upbeat economic data and optimism over a U.S.-China trade deal fueled a year-end stock market rally......»»

Stocks will trade until 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday and will be closed Wednesday......»»

U.S. Treasury yields rise Thursday as bond-market traders shy away from longer-term government debt, in the wake of a preliminary trade deal that has helped lift investor sentiment for risk assets at the expense of safe havens......»»

The S&P 500 hit an all-time high on Monday and was on pace for its fourth straight gain as a so-called phase one trade deal between China and the U.S. clears the path higher for stocks to end a banner year......»»

The S&P 500 hit an all-time high on Monday and was on pace for its fourth straight gain as a so-called phase one trade deal between China and the U.S. clears the path higher for stocks to end a banner year......»»

Oil rose on Friday to its highest in nearly three months as progress in resolving the U.S.-China trade dispute and Britain's general election result appeared to lift two clouds that have been dampening investor appetite for risk......»»

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Goldman Sachs is optimistic about the US economy in 2020. The Wall Street titan's economists expect growth to accelerate next year, after suffering from the trade war in recent months. They predict unemployment will drop to its lowest le.....»»

Gains in technology and energy shares pushed Wall Street's three main indexes to record highs on Monday, as hopes of a U.S.-China trade deal and an improving domestic economy boosted risk appetite......»»