Asia shares wallow near 3-month lows on Fed anxiety, Greece
Asian shares made a tentative rebound from three-month lows on Wednesday though the spectre of higher borrowing costs in the United States and concerns about the apparent lack of progress in talks between Greece and its creditors sapped confidence.
Jun 10, 2015, 09:12 AM IST
Euro steady after ECB and Greek debt meetings
The euro held its gains on Thursday, bolstered by the European Central Bank`s upbeat inflation forecasts and hopes for a last-minute Greek bailout deal.
Jun 04, 2015, 13:11 PM IST
Asia stocks mostly down, euro holds up as Greek talks plod
Most Asian markets fell on Thursday, with Shanghai plunging more than five percent at one point and Tokyo`s early gains whittled to almost nothing but the euro held its gains after Greece and its creditors met for key debt reform talks.
Jun 04, 2015, 12:33 PM IST
US stocks rise on data, dovish ECB meeting
Wall Street stocks rose Wednesday following a wave of mostly solid US data and a fresh confirmation of ultra-easy money policies by the European Central Bank.
Jun 04, 2015, 09:16 AM IST
US equities helped by weak dollar; inflation lifts euro
U.S. stocks edged down on Tuesday while the dollar fell and bond yields rose as investors sought clarity on Greece`s debt crisis and awaited the U.S. jobs report.
Jun 03, 2015, 03:43 AM IST
Asian markets mostly down, Tokyo rally ends after 12 days
Asian markets mostly fell Tuesday, with Tokyo declining after a 12-day rally, while in Europe Greece`s creditors held impromptu talks aimed at resolving the country`s months-long debt crisis.
Jun 02, 2015, 14:43 PM IST
Europe woes and US rate hike prospects depress stocks, boost dollar
Taking a lead from Wall Street`s slide, MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.3 percent with Australian and South Korean shares suffering losses. Tokyo`s Nikkei shed 0.3 percent.
May 27, 2015, 08:27 AM IST
Greek concerns haunt euro, stocks
The euro slid Tuesday and European stock markets struggled on concerns over Greece`s ability to meet looming repayment deadlines, dealers said.
May 26, 2015, 19:46 PM IST
Asian shares slip, dollar stands tall
European shares marked a weak finish in thin trade on Monday, with many markets in the region closed for holidays. U.S. markets were also closed for Memorial Day.
May 26, 2015, 08:19 AM IST
Euro lower on Greek worries
The common European currency fell to $1.0937 and 133.15 yen in Tokyo trade from $1.0980 and 133.60 yen Monday.
May 26, 2015, 08:12 AM IST
Doubts over Greece add to euro's ECB-driven frailty
The euro slid to a two-week low and a rally in European shares stalled on Wednesday after a Greek official said the country may not make an upcoming repayment to the International Monetary Fund.
May 20, 2015, 17:14 PM IST
Nikkei big loser in Asia, euro extends gains
Tokyo`s Nikkei index was the biggest loser of Asia`s major markets Thursday as the yen climbed against the dollar, while Wall Street provided a weak lead following more below-forecast US data.
May 14, 2015, 17:22 PM IST
Euro turns up as Greek bailout talks drag on
Athens managed to garner enough money to repay the International Monetary Fund 750 million euros and avoid a default, keeping it from tumbling out of the eurozone for now.
May 12, 2015, 08:58 AM IST
Asian slides, euro at two-month peak as global bond rout rattles markets
MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 1.1 percent as China, Hong Kong, Australian, South Korean and Malaysian shares retreated.
May 07, 2015, 08:25 AM IST
Dollar softens in Asian trade as US trade deficit widens
Analysts said the yawning trade gap had raised questions about the outlook for an increase in US interest rates, a move that would be supportive of the greenback.
May 06, 2015, 09:38 AM IST
Dollar extends gains against euro
The euro bought $1.1194 in afternoon Singapore trade from $1.1200 in New York late Friday. It also fell to 134.40 yen from 134.56 yen.
May 04, 2015, 11:35 AM IST
Dollar extends gains against euro
The euro bought $1.1189 in mid-morning Singapore trade from $1.1200 in New York late Friday. It also fell to 134.34 yen from 134.56 yen.
May 04, 2015, 09:31 AM IST
Euro steady on positive economic data
With most major Asian markets closed for holidays, trading was thin in Tokyo where the euro bought $1.1206 and 134.10 yen compared with $1.1224 and 134.00 yen in New York.
May 01, 2015, 12:12 PM IST
Asian stocks down after weak US data, Tokyo hit by strong yen
Tokyo tumbled 1.91 percent as the yen rose against the greenback, while Hong Kong lost 0.39 percent, Sydney fell 0.71 percent and Seoul was 0.52 percent lower. Shanghai was flat.
Apr 30, 2015, 08:26 AM IST
Dollar near two-month low ahead of US GDP, Fed policy statement
The dollar index last stood at 96.141. On Tuesday it fell as far as 96.011, reaching a low last seen on March 5.
Apr 29, 2015, 10:02 AM IST
