US markets closed for President"s Day, Asian markets climb
The Shanghai Composite jumped 3.2 percent. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng added 1.6 percent, and Japan’s Nikkei gained 1.8 percent to a two-month high......»»
Asian stocks climb as trade deal hopes flicker among Trump"s mixed signals
Stock markets in Asia inched up on Thursday on the possibility that China and the United States may soon seal a "phase one" deal to end their 17-month trade war, but conflicting messages from U.S. President Donald Trump kept a lid on the advance......»»
Global markets cheer trade and Brexit hopes
Asian shares jumped on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would meet with China’s top trade negotiator, stirring hopes for an agreement, while sterling resumed its climb amid optimism over a possible Brexit deal. Ciara Lee reports.....»»
Futures Slide, Tech Weak On Rising Inflation Fears
Futures Slide, Tech Weak On Rising Inflation Fears For the second day, US equity futures traded in a narrow range, dipping during the muted Asian session where markets in Japan, China and Thailand remained closed on Tuesday, but then rebo.....»»
Asia Markets: Asian stocks rise, but Nikkei softer as Japan’s COVID-19 cases climb
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday though Tokyo’s benchmark declined as reports of rising coronavirus cases raised alarm over another setback in the recovery from the pandemic......»»
: Stocks dip in Japan, Australia; most Asian markets closed for holiday
Chinese markets will reopen next Thursday, while Hong Kong markets will reopen Tuesday......»»
US futures and European stocks slip as concerns over economic recovery surface, while robust China GDP lifts Asian markets
The week ahead is expected to be a busy one with President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday an "obvious focal point." Thomson Reuters US and European stocks dipped on Monday, while Asian stocks.....»»
Bond Report: U.S. 10-year Treasury yield extends climb above 1% as markets eye fiscal stimulus prospects
U.S. Treasury yields rose Thursday as investors monitored the prospects of additional fiscal easing under the upcoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden......»»
Asia Markets: Asian markets gain, despite Hong Kong economy posting worst quarter since 1974
Asian markets gained in early trading Tuesday, though many of the region’s largest indexes were closed for holidays......»»
Asia Markets: Stocks fall in Japan, Australia; most Asian markets closed for holiday
Stocks in Japan and Australia fell in early trading Friday following losses on Wall Street, as most Asian markets were closed for holidays......»»
Asian markets mixed as most global indexes closed for Good Friday
Asian markets were mixed in light trading Friday following gains on Wall Street......»»
Asia Markets: Asian markets mixed as most global indexes closed for Good Friday
Asian markets were mixed in light trading Friday following gains on Wall Street......»»
Asian shares poised to climb after Wall Street rallies
Asian markets looked poised on Tuesday to attempt another day of gains after stocks rallied on signs of a slowdown in coronavirus-related deaths, as oil prices resumed their decline on doubts about a potential Saudi-Russian pact to cut output......»»
Fast-growing, newly minted IPO tech company swaps out CEO
Fast-growing Fastly is swapping out its founder and CEO Artur Bergman with its president, the company said Thursday after the markets closed. Joshua Bixby, who has served as Fastly’s president since 2017, is assuming the CEO role effective imme.....»»
Asia Markets: Nikkei falls as coronavirus fears rise; most Asian markets remain closed for holiday
Stocks fell in Japan on Monday, as most Asian markets remained closed for the Lunar New Year holiday......»»
Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks climb again in Santa Claus rally as all three main indexes close at records
U.S. stocks powered higher again Thursday, helped by reports of record year-end retail sales, though trading volumes were light and markets were closed in Europe, Hong Kong and Australia for another post-Christmas holiday......»»
Asia Markets: Asian shares mostly gain in quiet post-Christmas trading
World markets have rallied after President Donald Trump said that a trade deal with China was ready for signing......»»
Asia Markets: Asian markets flat in quiet Christmas trading
Asian markets were little changed in light holiday trading Wednesday, with many major global markets closed for Christmas......»»
Need to Know: U.S. stocks have hit record highs but these markets have performed better in 2019
U.S. stocks just keep on climbing. The three major benchmark indexes all closed at fresh record highs on Thursday despite President Donald Trump’s historic impeachment......»»
Asia Markets: Most Asian markets gain amid hopes for China tariff delay; Japan sits out rally
Most Asian stock markets traded higher Wednesday, with investor moods cautiously lifted by a report that U.S. President Donald Trump might delay a weekend tariff hike on $160 billion in Chinese goods......»»
Asian shares gain as trade deal hopes flicker among Trump"s mixed signals
Stock markets in Asia gained on Thursday on hopes that China and the United States may soon seal a preliminary deal to end their 17-month trade war, but conflicting signals from U.S. President Donald Trump kept a lid on investor optimism......»»