London stocks rise before UK budget; Frankfurt dips on vote gloom
The British capital's benchmark FTSE 100 gained 0.2 percent as investors awaited finance minister Philip Hammond`s budget presentation to parliament, due at 1200 GMT.
Nov 22, 2017, 17:46 PM IST
US stocks hit new records; weak British data hits pound
US stocks resumed their upwards push Friday, while the British pound retreated after weak economic data revived talk of monetary stimulus.
Jul 23, 2016, 03:15 AM IST
European stocks mixed at open
Investors brushed off increasing worries about Greece`s future in the eurozone after talks between the bloc`s Eurogroup of finance ministers fell apart Thursday.
Jun 19, 2015, 13:29 PM IST
Asian shares and euro slip as Greece fails to reach debt deal
The euro slipped about 0.6 percent on the day to $1.1197, and was down 0.5 percent against the yen at 138.27."With no deal in sight, expectations for default and exit are likely to rise sharply in the days ahead," said Elsa Lignos senior currency strategist at RBC.
Jun 15, 2015, 13:19 PM IST
European stocks open lower as IMF halts Greek talks
"European equities are trading moderately lower this morning after yesterday`s rally had come to an abrupt halt on the back of reports that the IMF has halted negotiations with Greece due to a lack of progress," said analyst Markus Huber at brokerage Peregrine & Black.
Jun 12, 2015, 15:07 PM IST
European stocks open with losses
Europe`s main stock markets fell at the start of trading on Thursday, with London`s benchmark FTSE 100 index losing 0.30 percent to 6,809.57 points.
Jun 11, 2015, 13:27 PM IST
Asian shares pare losses as China markets rally
MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was nearly flat in late afternoon trading, after early dropping to its lowest intraday level since April 7.
Jun 01, 2015, 12:31 PM IST
Asian shares turn higher as China rallies, dollar up
The dollar surged 0.6 percent against the Japanese currency to 122.36 yen, breaking above the 122 level for the first time since March 10 and reaching an eight-year peak.
May 26, 2015, 12:25 PM IST
Global stocks in `Santa rally` after US Fed meeting
Global stock markets surged in a "Santa Claus rally" on Thursday as dealers welcomed the outcome of the US Federal Reserve meeting which signalled an interest rate increase was not imminent.
Dec 19, 2014, 00:21 AM IST
European stocks drop on disappointing eurozone data
European equities slid on Tuesday as news of a sharp slowdown in eurozone business activity stoked fears over the timid economic recovery.
Sep 23, 2014, 18:15 PM IST
European stock markets rise at open
Europe`s main stock markets rose at the start of trading on Tuesday, extending a surge on Monday.
Aug 19, 2014, 12:54 PM IST
European stock markets rise after Portugal bank rescue
European stock markets rose on Monday, supported by a Portuguese state rescue for Banco Espirito Santo.
Aug 04, 2014, 17:59 PM IST
European stock markets strike mixed note
Europe`s stock markets diverged on Monday in mixed trading, ahead of a busy week for economic news, dealers said.
Jul 28, 2014, 17:48 PM IST
