Asian stocks, dollar retreat ahead of Fed meeting
The euro continued to hold its own, with investors hopeful that Greece will be able to hammer out a bailout reform deal with its creditors, helping it avert a default.
Apr 29, 2015, 08:23 AM IST
Dollar soft as hopes for mid-year US rate hike fade
In Tokyo the greenback slipped to 118.89 yen, from 118.99 yen in New York and well off the 119.56 yen earlier Friday in Asia.
Apr 27, 2015, 08:39 AM IST
Recovery 'is there', politicians must make it work: ECB board member
Economic recovery has arrived in the 19 countries that share the euro, but it is up to governments to ensure it endures, European Central Bank executive board member Benoit Coeure said Thursday.
Apr 23, 2015, 12:02 PM IST
Euro drifts lower on Greek default worries
The euro drifted lower Wednesday on fears about a Greek debt default as mayors across the country lashed out at a government decree ordering them to hand over their cash reserves to help Athens pay its bills.
Apr 22, 2015, 09:52 AM IST
Euro dips against dollar on Greece default worries
The euro dipped Tuesday against the dollar as the possibility of a Greek debt default continued to weigh on the single currency.
Apr 22, 2015, 06:09 AM IST
Asian stocks firm after China stimulus, euro hit by Greek anxiety
Asian stocks were firm on Tuesday after China`s latest step to prop up its faltering economy lifted global equities, while the euro was pressured on growing worries a cash-strapped Greece may default on its debt.
Apr 21, 2015, 11:39 AM IST
Asian markets mostly down as Greece fears return
Hong Kong fell 0.25 percent, Shanghai lost 0.32 percent, Sydney shed 0.85 percent and Seoul was 0.21 percent lower. Tokyo was flat.
Apr 20, 2015, 08:56 AM IST
Dollar dented by more weak US data
The greenback was changing hands at 119.00 yen in Tokyo afternoon trading, slightly down from 119.04 yen in New York and well off the 119.33 yen in Tokyo earlier Thursday.
Apr 17, 2015, 11:47 AM IST
Asian shares at fresh seven-year high, look past weak US data
MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slipped slightly after earlier touching its highest level since January 2008, but was still on track for a weekly gain over 1 percent.
Apr 17, 2015, 09:28 AM IST
Cheap oil, weak euro powering German recovery: Institutes
The German economy, Europe`s biggest, is enjoying a robust recovery, fuelled by cheap oil, the weak euro and a boom in consumer spending, the country`s top economic institutes said Thursday, sharply upgrading their growth forecast for this year.
Apr 16, 2015, 19:34 PM IST
Dollar struggles as weak US data clouds rate-hike picture
The euro lost early gains to trade at $1.0678 from $1.0684, while it rose to 127.49 yen from 127.29 yen in US trade.
Apr 16, 2015, 11:39 AM IST
Asian shares tentative as mixed China data stoke uncertainty
Shanghai stocks wavered around flat before rising 0.25 percent, while the CSI300 index of the largest listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen added 0.3 percent.
Apr 15, 2015, 08:42 AM IST
Asian shares mixed in quiet trade before US jobs
Wall Street provided a positive lead following another round of upbeat US indicators, although the dollar dipped against the yen.
Apr 03, 2015, 08:22 AM IST
Asian markets mostly slip, Shanghai up on China data
Tokyo tumbled 1.23 percent, Sydney eased 0.58 percent, Seoul lost 0.59 percent and Singapore fell 0.21 percent while Hong Kong rose 0.22 percent and Shanghai added 0.38 percent.
Apr 01, 2015, 08:10 AM IST
Euro falls on jitters over Greece debt deal
In Tokyo, the single currency slipped to $1.0790 and 129.69 yen, from $1.0825 and 130.10 yen in New York, while the dollar was at 120.17 yen against 120.18 yen.
Mar 31, 2015, 11:46 AM IST
Asian shares mostly up after Wall Street gains
Asian markets mostly rose on Monday after Wall Street`s gains at the end of last week, while Hong Kong and Shanghai were boosted by hopes for more Chinese economic stimulus.
Mar 30, 2015, 12:55 PM IST
Euro struggles on lingering Greek debt fears
The euro eased in Asian trade on Monday, hurt by worries over talks between Greece and its creditors as it prepares to submit proposals to reform its bailout.
Mar 30, 2015, 09:39 AM IST
Eurozone loans to private sector still contracting: ECB
Loans to the private sector in the euro area, a gauge of economic health, slipped year-on-year in February, but by less than in January, the European Central Bank said Thursday.
Mar 26, 2015, 15:32 PM IST
European shares dip but hold near highs
European shares dipped on Wednesday but held near multi-year highs and the euro rose against the dollar after a survey showed the German business climate improving.
Mar 25, 2015, 18:40 PM IST
Euro slips ahead of Greek debt talks
The single currency eased to $1.0787 and 129.55 yen on Monday from $1.0821 and 129.98 yen in New York on Friday.
Mar 23, 2015, 09:58 AM IST
