European stocks closed weak on Friday with investors reacting to corporate earnings announcements, and assessing the Bank of England and the Federal Reserves interest rate decisions. Weak commodity prices, geopolitical tensions, and the likely impact of Donald Trumps protectionist policies on global economy weighed on sentiment. Political turmoil in Germany hurt as well. Germanys opposition...

The U.S. dollar extended gains against most of its major counterparts on Friday amid bets interest rates will stay mostly higher during the upcoming term of Donald Trump as his policies are likely to elevate upside risks to inflation and push rates higher. Trump has proposed tax cuts and tariffs on imported goods in his...

The Canadian market ended lower on Friday as energy and materials stocks fell on weak commodity prices as the U.S. dollar climbed higher on bets the Federal Reserve will be less aggressive with regard to rate cuts during Donald Trumps second term. Industrials shares were among the other notable losers, while a few stocks from...

Indian shares look set to open lower on Thursday as investors weigh the implications of Donald Trumps return to presidency. U.S. Republicans are projected to retake control of the Senate for the first time in four years, but control of the House remains up for grabs. It is feared the global economy may face potentially...

European stocks may open on a mixed note Thursday amid concerns that Donald Trumps America First policy may revive trade tussle over tariffs. Trump has already floated the idea of a 10 percent or more tariff on all goods imported into the U.S., a move that could lead to global economic instability and lead to...