Stocks edge up as China virus worries abate; oil drops

Stocks slid to their lowest level in a week Friday on concern the spread of China’s coronavirus may disrupt travel and trade and slow global economic growth......»»

Oil prices climbed on Friday, following a drawdown in U.S. crude stocks, but were set to fall heavily for the week amid worries that a new coronavirus in China that has killed 25 so far may spread, curbing travel, fuel demand and economic prospects......»»

U.S. stock indexes fell on Thursday, as mounting worries over a coronavirus outbreak in China, disappointing corporate earnings and weakness in financial stocks prompted investors to hit the brakes after a strong rally this year......»»

World stock markets regained strength on Wednesday, as swift updates from China about the spread of a new flu-like coronavirus raised hopes the outbreak would be contained......»»

Gold futures trade slightly lower, lacking support as global equities point higher and worries fade about an outbreak of a potentially deadly virus in China......»»

Futures markets pointed to a higher start for U.S. stocks Wednesday, with investors showing confidence in efforts by Chinese authorities to contain the outbreak of a deadly flu-like virus which has spread to other countries......»»

World stock markets looked to be getting back to full strength on Wednesday, as updates from China about the spread of a new flu-like coronavirus raised hopes the outbreak would be contained......»»

Asian stock markets recovered ground on Wednesday as China's response to a virus outbreak tempered some fears of a global pandemic, although Shanghai shares initially slipped amid worries about a hit to domestic demand and tourism......»»

Asian stock markets bounced on Wednesday as China's response to a virus outbreak tempered fears of a global pandemic, although Shanghai shares slipped amid worries about a hit to domestic demand and tourism......»»

Asian share markets steadied on Wednesday as investors took stock of the spread of a new strain of coronavirus from China and weighed the possible consequences of a global pandemic......»»

Stocks struggled Tuesday, the first trading day this week, as concerns around U.S.-China trade relations and a virus outbreak in China paused the market’s rally into record levels......»»

Stocks struggled Tuesday, the first trading day this week, as concerns around U.S.-China trade relations and a virus outbreak in China paused the market’s rally into record levels......»»

European stocks slumped on Tuesday as worries over a spreading virus in China as well as weak guidance from Swiss banking giant UBS weighed......»»

U.S. stocks fell on Monday after President Donald Trump decided to restore tariffs on metal imports from Brazil and Argentina, and weak factory activity fanned worries of a slowing domestic economy due to a long-drawn trade war with China......»»

U.S. stocks traded lower Thursday after renewed worries about a U.S. - China trade deal, more evidence of a slowdown in manufacturing, and mixed corporate earnings, despite an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve Wednesday......»»

U.S. stocks fell on Thursday as worries that the United States and China may not be able to strike a trade deal overshadowed strong earnings reports from Apple and Facebook......»»

U.S. stocks climbed on Monday, helped by gains in Apple, Microsoft and Merck & Co, as investors set aside worries about the U.S.-China trade war......»»

U.S. stocks rose on Monday, helped by surges in Apple and Merck & Co as investors set aside worries about the U.S.-China trade war......»»

Asian stocks edged up on Thursday as hopes the United States and China may soon end their year-long trade war boosted demand for riskier assets while worries about a U.S. presidential impeachment bid ebbed......»»

Gold futures edge higher, hovering near the $1,500-an-ounce level after pulling back this week from more-than-six-year highs as haven demand dried up on an easing of near-term U.S.-China trade worries and a revival in appetite for stocks......»»