French stocks fell sharply on Tuesday amid lingering Middle East concerns and reduced expectations of Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts. Meanwhile, Frances trade deficit increased in August from a year ago as imports grew faster than exports, data released by the customs office showed today. The trade deficit rose to EUR 7.4 billion in August from...
U.K. stocks traded lower on Tuesday after a highly anticipated press conference by Chinas National Development and Reform Commission disappointed those hoping for more stimulus. Rising borrowing costs in the U.K. in recent days also spelled trouble for the government, which is set to unveil its budget at the end of the month. The yield...
European stocks dropped to two-week lows on Tuesday as Middle East worries persisted and Chinas state planner announced no new plans for major stimulus. Traders ignored positive data that showed German industrial production expanded more than expected in August after falling in the previous month. Data from Destatis revealed that German industrial output grew 2.9...
Indian shares rose notably on Tuesday as oil prices fell from recent highs and the BJP overtook opposition Indian National Congress during the second phase of counting in Haryana, holding a lead with 50 seats compared to the Congress 35. Oil prices were down nearly 2 percent in European trade as Chinas National Development and...
With the index futures climbing higher after moving along the flat line, U.S. stocks look headed for a positive start Tuesday morning. The focus is on earnings, and a slew of economic data including reports on consumer price and producer price inflation, due later in the week. The Dow futures is up 0.15 percent, the...
The Canadian market is likely to open on a weak note Tuesday morning as lower crude oil prices may weigh on energy stocks. Movements are likely to be a bit volatile with investors looking for directional clues. Geopolitical news will remain in focus, and investors are also likely to closely monitor the movement of Hurricane...
The Singapore stock market ended the two-day winning streak in which it had picked up more than 20 points or 0.6 percent. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 3,575-point plateau although it figures to bounce higher again on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets suggests mild upside, fueled by support...
The Taiwan stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last four trading days since the end of the two-day slide in which it had dropped more than 630 points or 2.9 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now rests just above the 22,610-point plateau although its likely to find support again on...
The China stock market had tracked higher in 10 straight sessions, surging more than 780 points or 27.9 percent in that span. The Shanghai Composite now sits just beneath the 3,490-point plateau although its overdue for consolidation on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets suggests mild upside, fueled by support from the technology...
The Hong Kong stock emphatically ended the two-day winning streak in which it had surged almost 1,000 points or 4.6 percent. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 20,925-point plateau although it may cut into some of those losses on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets suggests mild upside, fueled by...