25/03/2013 | World

Wall Street falls on renewed European debt worries

After gaining early on Cyprus's bailout, stocks fell today on a top euro zone official's comments that Cyprus was a template for handling the region's other debt-strapped countries.

11/01/2013 | World

Wall Street ends flat, European shares' rally pauses

US stocks were little changed today after Wells Fargo & Co reported a decline in net interest margin despite a record profit in the latest quarter, weighing on bank stocks. Meanwhile, European equities stalled.

17/01/2013 | World

Wall Street hits five-year high on data, eBay

Global equity markets rallied today, with the S&P 500 index closing at a five-year high, while the dollar pared losses against the euro as surprisingly strong US housing and labor market data signaled strength in the world's largest economy.

31/01/2013 | World

S&P 500 posts biggest monthly gain since October 2011

US stocks edged lower on caution ahead of Friday's all-important jobs report, but the S&P 500 still posted its best monthly gain since October 2011.

28/12/2012 | World

World stocks slip as US tries to avoid 'fiscal cliff'

US stocks extended their losses today, with the Dow falling 1 percent as President Barack Obama and top lawmakers met in a last-ditch attempt at a budget deal to prevent the United States from going over the "fiscal cliff." Meanwhile, European shares ended the last full trading session of 2012 lower.

04/01/2013 | World

Global stocks yield up on US data

US stocks opened slightly higher after a key US jobs report showed the pace of hiring by employers had eased sightly in December but gave signals of some momentum in the labor market's recovery since the 2007-09 recession.

09/01/2013 | World

Global shares gain on encouraging US earnings

US stocks rose today, as the first group of earnings reports started to trickle in, without giving a clear direction of how well corporations did during the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, Europe's top shares close high.

18/12/2012 | World

Global shares end high on hopes for US budget deal

US stocks rallied today, capping off the S&P 500's best two-day run in a month, on confidence that a deal would be struck in Washington to avoid painful spending cuts and tax hikes that could hurt the economy. Meanwhile, European shares rose.

20/12/2012 | World

Global shares bounce back on hope for 'cliff' solution

US stocks rebounded from early losses today after Republican House Speaker John Boehner said he would keep working on a solution to the "fiscal cliff" while also slamming President Barack Obama's approach to budget talks. 

21/12/2012 | World

Wall St sinks as 'fiscal cliff' fears escalate

US stocks slid today after a Republican plan to avoid the "fiscal cliff" failed to gain support last night, shrinking hopes that a deal would be reached before the new year.

28/09/2012 | World

Wall Street marks best third quarter since 2010, as European shares fade

Wall Street closed its best third quarter since 2010 after a wave of central bank actions sparked a dramatic reversal in equity markets, but signs of weakness in the economy drove stocks lower. Meanwhile, European shares ended the quarter with a whimper.

01/10/2012 | World

Global shares rise on US data, Spain relief

Wall Street started a new quarter with a modest rally, lifted by a surprising expansion in US manufacturing in September. Meanwhile, European shares also rose.

13/12/2012 | World

Global stocks dip on 'fiscal cliff' concern

The S&P 500 ended its six-day winning streak today, retreating as worries intensified that Washington's "fiscal cliff" negotiations were dragging on with little progress. Meanwhile, European shares slipped.

25/09/2012 | World

Wall Street ends lower, European shares climb

US stocks declined as investors sought a catalyst to justify further gains. The S&P 500 suffered its worst day since June, pulled lower by Caterpillar Inc after it cut its profit outlook. Meanwhile, European shares rose.

26/09/2012 | World

Global stocks fall as euro-zone tensions escalate

US stocks fell as protests in Spain and Greece over euro zone austerity measures raised fresh concerns over Europe's ability to get its debt crisis under control. Meanwhile, Euro zone equities suffered their worst session in two months.

27/09/2012 | World

Global shares jump on China, Spain

The S&P 500 snapped a five-day string of declines in a broad-based rally, as Spain's plans for economic reform eased some worries about one of the euro zone's most troubled countries. Meanwhile, European shares closed a touch higher in thin trade.

10/09/2012 | World

Global shares dip before German ruling, Fed

Wall Street stocks fell as investors locked in gains on a recent rally ahead of possible policy action from the Federal Reserve later this week, while weakness in Intel shares weighed on the Nasdaq. Meanwhile, European shares edged lower.

17/09/2012 | World

Global stocks edge lower as central bank rally pauses

Stocks in the United States and Europe gave back some of last week's huge gains as investors began to question whether recent action by both the European Central Bank and Federal Reserve would be enough to revive global economic growth.

21/09/2012 | World

Wall Street ends flat, as European shares rise on Spain hope

US stocks closed flat even though investors welcomed Spain's efforts to seek a bailout and cheered Apple's newest iPhone that went on sale today, driving its shares to a record high. Meanwhile, European equities rose.

05/09/2012 | World

Global shares end mixed on global growth woes

US stocks closed out a second straight session of thin trading, with investors reluctant to make big bets ahead of a crucial meeting of the European Central Bank. Meanwhile, European shares steadied at the close.

06/09/2012 | World

Global stocks surge to new highs on Draghi plan

US stocks closed at multi-year highs, with the S&P 500 ending at its highest level since before the collapse of Lehman Brothers as investors hailed a new European bond-buying program aimed at stemming the region's debt crisis. Meanwhile, European shares rallied and geared up for further gains.

07/09/2012 | World

Global shares flat after payrolls, Fed in focus

US stocks held steady at four-year highs, closing out their best week since June as a sharply disappointing jobs report only fuelled expectations that the Federal Reserve would act to stimulate the economy next week. Meanwhile, gains in heavyweight banking and mining stocks drove European shares to fresh peaks

31/08/2012 | World

Bernanke speech lifts global stocks

US stocks rose after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, expressing "grave concern" for the stagnating US job market, said the central bank was prepared to take further steps to strengthen the economy if necessary. Meanwhile, European shares also ended higher.

03/09/2012 | World

European stocks rise as ECB hopes eclipse grim data

European stocks ended higher on Monday, extending the previous session's rally as investors' hopes of further stimulus measures from central banks overshadowed grim manufacturing data from China and Europe. Wall Street remained closed for a public holiday.

04/09/2012 | World

Wall Street ends mixed, as data knocks European shares

US stocks closed mixed as investors waited for clarity on European Central Bank plans to shore up heavily indebted countries, but late gains by Apple Inc helped buoy equities off the day's lows. Meanwhile, European shares fell.

28/08/2012 | World

Wall St ends flat, volume among lightest of year

Stocks were little changed on Wall Street as mixed data gave investors little indication whether Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke might signal more economic stimulus from the Fed when he speaks on Friday.

29/08/2012 | World

Global shares almost flat ahead of central bank moves

Stocks edged higher on Wednesday in the lightest trading of the year as investors waited for a key speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Friday.

30/08/2012 | World

Global shares, euro slip ahead of Bernanke speech

Stocks fell and the euro retreated as investors pared back expectations that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will signal a new round of economic stimulus in a key address on Friday to central bankers.

23/08/2012 | World

World stocks ease as Fed stimulus hopes dim

Global stocks retreated as expectations dimmed for new stimulus from the Federal Reserve and data indicated an economic slowdown in Europe and China.

24/08/2012 | World

Global shares climb on ECB news, Bernanke

Global shares rose on news that the European Central Bank is considering setting yield band targets in a new bond-buying program that could help contain euro-zone borrowing costs and on hopes of more stimulus from the Federal Reserve.

27/08/2012 | World

Wall St finishes flat as central bank stimulus awaited

US stocks edged up at the open as investors awaited signs of central bank stimulus and as Apple surged following a court victory.

20/08/2012 | World

Global stocks slip on ECB comment

Global shares closed almost flat after the European Central Bank sought to squash speculation about a form of market intervention to contain the euro zone debt crisis, damping recent investor enthusiasm for risk.

21/08/2012 | World

Wall Street slips, as banks lift European shares

US stocks fell after the S&P 500 hit its highest level in four years as the benchmark index faced technical resistance and traders cashed in recent gains. Meanwhile, European shares rose in thin trade, boosted by renewed speculation over the ECB.

22/08/2012 | World

Wall Street ends flat after Fed, European shares slip

US stocks recovered from losses to finish flat after Federal Reserve minutes suggested the central bank might ease monetary policy further soon. Meanwhile, European stocks fell, retreating further from 13-month highs hit earlier this week.

08/08/2012 | World

Global shares end flat as investors await central bank moves

The Standard & Poor's 500 just barely extended a streak of gains to a fourth day, ending above 1,400 in another thinly traded session. Meanwhile, European shares held near four-month highs with gains in miners and the scandal-hit banking sector.

13/08/2012 | World

Global stocks slip on world growth worries

US stocks ended slightly lower as fatigue set in after a six-day rally and disappointing Japanese growth data provided a fresh reminder of the headwinds facing the global economy. Meanwhile, European shares took their sharpest fall in more than a week.

15/08/2012 | World

Wall Street continues advance, European shares inch lower

US stocks spent another session in a tight range on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 ending a few points higher and extending a rally that seems to be happening in slow motion. Meanwhile, European shares dipped.

01/08/2012 | World

Wall Street slips after Fed, as European shares rise

US stocks slipped on disappointment that the Federal Reserve offered no new measures to stimulate the economy and after a computer glitch at a brokerage triggered a spike in volatility shortly after the open. Meanwhile, European shares rose in light trade.

02/08/2012 | World

Global shares drops on ECB disappointment

Global stocks tumbled after the European Central Bank disappointed investors who were hoping for immediate action to combat the euro zone debt crisis.

06/08/2012 | World

Global stocks rise on hopes for Europe

US stocks closed at three-month highs for the second day in a row, extending last week's rally on the hope for more assistance for the troubled euro zone. Meanwhile, European shares closed at their highest level in more than four months.

24/07/2012 | World

Global stocks drop as Spain fears persist

Wall Street stocks fell, hit by signs the euro zone crisis is worsening and evidence that Europe's slowdown is hurting US companies, including bellwether UPS. Meanwhile, European shares fell, extending the previous session's steep losses in choppy trade.

25/07/2012 | World

Wall Street ends mixed, European shares fall for fourth day

The S&P 500 fell for a fourth day and the Nasdaq dropped after a rare earnings stumble from Apple, while strong results from Boeing and Caterpillar lifted the Dow. Meanwhile, European stocks extended their fall into a fourth session in thin trade.

31/07/2012 | World

Global shares drop as Fed, ECB awaited

US stocks fell with traders' sights set again on Wednesday's Federal Reserve statement on the economy and a possible new round of stimulus. Meanwhile, European shares suffered their biggest intraday fall in more than a week.

13/07/2012 | World

Global shares rise on Chinese data

US stocks shed the sour tone that plagued equities all week, with a rally that broke a six-day losing streak. Meanwhile, European shares posted their highest close in more than a week.

16/07/2012 | World

Wall Street falls, as European shares edge up

Wall Street stocks ended down, although Citigroup's better-than-expected earnings limited losses. The S&P 500 has fallen in seven of the last eight sessions, weighed by concerns about economic growth. Meanwhile, European shares edged higher, helped by gains at Scandinavian lenders SEB and Danske Bank.

19/07/2012 | World

Global shares climb on earnings

Global shares climbed to two-week highstoday as strong corporate earnings offset weak US economic data but concerns about Spain's financial troubles drove the euro broadly lower.

06/07/2012 | World

Global stocks drop on US jobs data

US stocks fell about 1 percent as another month of tepid jobs growth underlined fears the economy was stalling, though not to the point where more economic stimulus from the Federal Reserve was imminent. Meanwhile, European shares posted their worst one-day fall in around two weeks.

09/07/2012 | World

Growth, European worries send global shares lower

US stocks slipped in light trading, weighed down by weak economic data from Asia and signs of economic trouble in Europe, underscored by higher Spanish and Italian bond yields. Meanwhile, European equities fell for a fourth straight session.

12/07/2012 | World

Economy fears hit global shares

US stocks fell, hit by more warnings in the technology sector, while a rally in Procter & Gamble helped the blue-chip Dow cut its loss. Meanwhile, European shares sold off and slipped into the red for the week.

02/07/2012 | World

Wall St shakes off factory data; S&P, Nasdaq rise

US Stocks were only slightly lower today as expectations of more stimulus from the Federal Reserve put a floor in the market after data showed the manufacturing sector contracted for the first time in nearly three years last month.

03/07/2012 | World

Wall Street gains for third day as stimulus hopes rise

US stocks extended a rally for a third day as sharp gains in oil prices lifted energy shares and traders factored in increased expectations for central bank stimulus.

04/07/2012 | World

Global shares dragged lower by grim economic data

European stocks ended slightly lower todasy in extremely thin trading volumes as US markets remained closed for a holiday, with investors taking a breather after a sharp three-day rally and ahead of the European Central Bank policy meeting

26/06/2012 | World

Wall Street edges up after sell-off; Europe in focus

US stocks advanced modestly today with investors exercising caution as a Spanish bill auction met with falling demand ahead of a summit by EU leaders later in the week.

27/06/2012 | World

Global shares extend gains after home sales data, summit eyed

US stocks added gains today after data showed contracts to purchase previously owned US homes matched a two-year high in May, fueling optimism the housing market is poised for a recovery.

28/06/2012 | World

Wall Street down on Europe, healthcare ruling

US stocks fell today as concerns about JP Morgan's trading loss, a criminal probe into banks in London and a surprise Supreme Court ruling upholding a landmark healthcare law played into a plethora of woes about Europe.

21/06/2012 | World

Global stocks sink on growth worries

World stocks fell today after a raft of data showed a global economic slowdown. Data showed business activity across the euro zone shrank for a fifth straight month in June and Chinese manufacturing contracted, while weaker overseas demand slowed US factory growth.

22/06/2012 | World

Banks lead Wall Street's tepid rebound

US stocks rose today as gains in banking shares helped the S&P 500 index rebound from its second-worst decline of the year.

25/06/2012 | World

Wall Street tumbles on European summit skepticism

Stocks fell sharply, putting the S&P 500 near break-even for June so far, as investors saw little reason to be optimistic about a European Union summit this week. European shares, in worst one-day fall since June 1.

18/06/2012 | World

Global shares fall on euro zone contagion fears

The Nasdaq advanced, propelled by a rally in Apple and other big-cap tech stocks, but fears Europe's debt crisis is in danger of worsening limited broader gains.

19/06/2012 | World

Global shares higher on hopes for stimulus measures, Fed meeting

Global stocks rose today on hopes that the Federal Reserve will agree to extend stimulus measures as the economy struggles to recover and the euro zone's debt crisis gets worse.

20/06/2012 | World

Global stocks end near flat

Major stock indexes ended a choppy trading session flat to slightly lower on Wednesday w hile Treasuries trimmed losses after the Federal Reserve extended monetary stimulus to keep the US economic recovery from stalling.

13/06/2012 | World

Global shares fall on Europe fears

Wall Street ended lower as fears ahead of the weekend elections in Greece finally drove down a market that had been treading water through most of the day. Meanwhile, European shares fell in choppy trade.

14/06/2012 | World

Wall Street up, as European shares drop

US stocks jumped after news major central banks are preparing coordinated action if the results of Greek elections this weekend lead to turmoil in financial markets. Meanwhile, European shares dropped.

15/06/2012 | World

Hope lifts global stocks before Greek election

US stocks rallied to close a second straight week of gains on hopes of collective action from global central banks if Sunday's election in Greece triggers market turmoil. Meanwhile, European stocks ended higher, with a key euro zone index hitting its highest closing level in nearly four weeks.

07/06/2012 | World

Global shares end mixed on Bernanke comments

The S&P 500 ended barely changed as optimism about China's interest-rate cut was offset by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's comments that dimmed hopes for more US stimulus. Meanwhile, European shares rose but ended well off a session peak.

11/06/2012 | World

Global stocks fall on Spain bank bailout uncertainty

US stocks fell as Europe's aid package for Spanish banks did little to alleviate investor concerns about the euro zone's finances and a slowdown in the wider global economy. Meanwhile, European shares ended flat.

12/06/2012 | World

Global shares edge up as Spain, Greece in focus

US stocks took their cues from Europe's troubled debt markets, staging a comeback rally to end up more than 1 percent as Spanish bond yields came off euro-era record highs. Meanwhile, European shares closed higher after a volatile session.

01/06/2012 | World

Global shares sink on US job data

US stocks fell more than 2 percent, dragging the Dow into negative territory for the year after a dismal US jobs report added to fears that Europe's spiraling debt crisis was dragging down the world economy. Meanwhile, European shares tumbled to six-month lows.

05/06/2012 | World

Global shares rebound on stimulus hopes

US stocks rose, recovering some ground from last week's selloff, as data showing the vast US services sector improved in May outweighed investor angst about the euro zone's fiscal crisis. Meanwhile, European shares rose after a choppy, nervous session.

06/06/2012 | World

Global stocks rally on central bank hopes

US stocks jumped, giving the S&P 500 its best day since December, as talk of a rescue of Spain's troubled banks and hopes for more monetary stimulus sparked a rebound from recent selling. Meanwhile, Riskier banking and mining stocks led a technical rally among Europe's top shares.

29/05/2012 | World

Global stocks rise on hopes of fresh ECB measures

US stocks rose as signs Greece would stay in the euro zone were enough to spark buying in what has been a weak month for equities, while Facebook plumbed new lows on high volume. Meanwhile, European stocks ended higher, hitting a one-week closing high.

30/05/2012 | World

Global shares fall on euro zone worries

Global stocks tumbled as surging bond yields in Spain and Italy ratcheted up tensions in financial markets about Europe's ability to solve its growing debt crisis. Meanwhile, European shares fell sharply and looked poised for further jitters.

31/05/2012 | World

Global stocks suffer weakest month in 2012

US stocks fell modestly to close out the worst month since September as investor sentiment sank on Europe's deepening credit problems. Meanwhile, European shares fell close to a five-month closing low to record their worst monthly loss since last August.

24/05/2012 | World

Global stocks eke out gains

US stocks ended slightly higher in a third session marked by late-day swings, but the Nasdaq fell after NetApp gave a weak revenue forecast, casting doubt on the outlook for tech spending.

25/05/2012 | World

Stocks, euro fall on fears of Greek euro exit

US stocks and the euro slipped  as Spain's deteriorating finances and a possible Greek exit from the euro overshadowed an upbeat report on US consumer confidence.

28/05/2012 | World

European shares knocked by Spain bank worries

European shares ended in negative territory, reversing earlier gains in thin trade as concerns surrounding Spain's banks returned to the forefront of investors' minds. Wall Street was closed today due to the Memorial Day holiday.

21/05/2012 | World

Global stocks rebound as G8 leaders pledge growth

Global stocks rebounded from lows for the year as world leaders emphasized support for growth in the euro zone, and China said priority should be given to maintaining its economic expansion.

22/05/2012 | World

Wall Street ends flat, European shares edge up

US stocks closed mostly flat after volatilility late in the session, with weakness in materials and energy shares offsetting strength in financials. Meanwhile, European stocks recorded their biggest daily gain in a month.

23/05/2012 | World

Global shares retreat ahead of EU summit, data

US and European shares fell today on mounting concerns over Greece's future in the euro zone and as a weaker-than-expected revenue forecast from computer maker Dell weighed on investor sentiment.

16/05/2012 | World

Euro zone worries drag global stocks down

US stocks fell in a volatile session today as news that the European Central Bank had stopped providing liquidity to some Greek banks unnerved investors ahead of the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve later in the day.

17/05/2012 | World

Global shares drop on euro break-up fears

US stocks hit a four-month low as rising Spanish bond yields increased investor anxiety over that country's banks and another round of weak data undermined hopes for US economic recovery. Meanwhile, European shares hit multi-month troughs and a key banking index its lowest mark ever.

18/05/2012 | World

Global stocks erase year's gain

US stocks fell after a sloppy debut by Facebook Inc spoiled hopes that a spectacular open for the most-anticipated stock sale in years would brighten the mood in what has been a gloomy month for equity markets. Meanwhile, European stocks sank.

11/05/2012 | World

Wall Street ends week lower, European shares turn positive

Shares of US banks slumped after JPMorgan said it lost billions of dollars on bad trades, but the overall market ended only modestly lower, thanks to gains in technology shares. Meanwhile, European shares staged a late rally.

14/05/2012 | World

Global shares dive on Greece impasse

US stocks fell as investors dealt with the one-two punch of worsening political upheaval in the euro zone and the possibility that China's economy may be softening more than previously thought. Meanwhile, European shares sank to a four and a half month closing low.

15/05/2012 | World

Global stocks drop as new Greece concerns arise

US stocks fell for the eighth day in the past 10 as uncertainty stemming from the political stalemate in Greece gave investors another reason to be cautious and sellers came out in force late in the session.

07/05/2012 | World

Global shares resilient after Europe's elections

World markets took political upheaval in Europe largely in stride, a day after voters in Greece and France delivered strong mandates against austerity measures, with local equity markets up.

08/05/2012 | World

Greek crisis drags global stocks lower

US stocks ended lower after political developments in Greece fanned concerns about Europe's fiscal health, but a late rally helped indexes cut losses to close well above lows. Meanwhile, European shares sank to a four-month closing low.

10/05/2012 | World

Global stocks gain after US jobs data

Global stocks advanced for the first time in seven sessions today on relatively encouraging US jobs data and improved investor sentiment regarding Europe's festering debt crisis.

26/04/2012 | World

Global stocks edge higher despite euro zone worries

US stocks rose for a third day after upbeat housing data and stronger-than-expected results from companies, including Citrix Systems Inc, overshadowed some high-profile earnings misses. Meanwhile, mixed corporate earnings and economic data left European shares closing little changed.

03/05/2012 | World

Wall Street drops, European shares end flat on ECB, US data

US stocks fell as economic data sent mixed signals on the recovery a day before the April payrolls report. Meanwhile, European equities erased early gains to close broadly flat.

04/05/2012 | World

Global shares slide after US payroll data

Global stocks swooned after a weak US jobs report and data that suggested a deeper recession across the euro zone than previously thought dented sentiment.

20/04/2012 | World

Global stocks end week with gains

Strong corporate earnings gave Wall Street its first positive week for April with a gain, the S&P 500 finished up 0.1 percent, its first higher close in three days. Meanwhile, European shares closed out their best week in a month.

24/04/2012 | World

Wall Street, European shares rebound

The Dow and the S&P 500 rose after strong earnings and upbeat outlooks from big manufacturers like 3M Co, but Apple's slide ahead of its results drove the Nasdaq down. Meanwhile, European shares rebounded when bullish company earnings updates lifted some of the politics-driven gloom over equity markets.

25/04/2012 | World

Global shares rebound on Apple, Bernanke's comments

Global shares jumped after stellar earnings from Apple Inc bolstered optimism over corporate earnings and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank was prepared to do more to aid the US economy if necessary.

11/04/2012 | World

Wall Street, Europe shares extend gains

An encouraging start to earnings season helped US stocks rebound from five days of losses that pushed the S&P 500 below a key technical level. Meanwhile, European stocks rose, halting a week-long slide as recently battered banks rallied.

16/04/2012 | World

Global shares turn positive on US data

The Dow rose on Monday as robust US retail sales data helped large-cap consumer stocks, but a 4 percent slide in Apple hurt the Nasdaq. Meanwhile, European shares regained poise.

17/04/2012 | World

Global shares extend gains

US stocks scored their biggest gains in a month after Coca-Cola led a round of strong earnings and as concerns about Europe's debt crisis eased as Spanish bond yields fell. Meanwhile, European shares rallied, with banks leading gains.

04/04/2012 | World

Global stocks fall on less hope of Fed help, Spanish auction

Global stocks dropped more than 1 percent a day after US central bank meeting minutes dented hopes for more economic stimulus and as a Spanish debt auction drew weak results.

04/04/2012 | World

European Central Bank holds interest rates at 1%

The European Central Bank held interest rates at a record low of 1 percent today and is expected to resist German pressure to flag an exit from its crisis-fighting mode as the euro zone recovery looks increasingly shaky and concerns grow about Spain.

05/04/2012 | World

Wall street drops as European shares limp higher

US stocks mostly dipped, but the S&P 500 ended its worst week this year as growing pressure on Europe's debt markets revived concerns about the region's financial stability. Meanwhile, Strong miners helped haul European equity markets into positive territory.

30/03/2012 | World

Global stocks rise on US data

World stock markets advanced, posting double-digit gains for the quarter, as economic reports showing US consumer spending and sentiment still on the rise helped buoy stock prices and undercut the desire to hold bonds.

02/04/2012 | World

Global shares start second quarter with rally

US stocks started the second quarter with a bang, with the S&P 500 climbing to a fresh four-year high as manufacturing data from the United States and China helped support the outlook for economic growth. Meanwhile, European shares record their biggest daily gain in three weeks.

03/04/2012 | World

Wall Street drops after Fed minutes; Europe shares dip as Spain hit by deficit concerns

US stocks fell, with the S&P 500 retreating from four-year highs after the US Federal Reserve said it was less inclined to provide more economic stimulus. Meanwhile, European shares fell with the Spanish market hit by concerns over its ability to tackle its deficit.

27/03/2012 | World

Global stocks touch 8-month high

World stocks were little changed after touching an eight-month high o n T uesday, while the dollar rose from the previous session's losses a day after the Federal Reserve signalled it would continue its loose monetary policy.

28/03/2012 | World

Oil tumbles on reserve talks, global stocks follow

Oil prices fell on Wednesday as the US and some European governments mulled the release of strategic oil reserves, while commodity-related shares weighed on global equities.

29/03/2012 | World

Global stocks dip on US jobless data

The Dow managed a slim gain while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq shook off most of their earlier losses to end slightly lower, as investors took advantage of a selloff to buy blue chips that have been rallying throughout the quarter. Meanwhile, European shares extended their recent slide to hit a three-week closing low.

13/03/2012 | World

Wall Street scores 2012 best day, as European shares hit 33-week peak

The US stock market posted its best day this year, with the late spark coming from JPMorgan Chase & Co after the bank announced it had boosted its dividend. Meanwhile, European shares scaled to a 33-week high as encouraging data from Germany and the United States signalled a recovery in the global economy.

20/03/2012 | World

Global stocks slip on China

A warning about China's growth sparked selling in energy and industrial shares, but the broad market's losses were contained, a sign of resilience for US stocks. Meanwhile, financials and commodity-linked stocks were among the top fallers as European shares retreated from eight-month highs.

26/03/2012 | World

Global stocks rally on Bernanke comments

Global stocks extended gains as comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke suggested the US central bank would continue supportive monetary policies even as the unemployment rate improves.

06/03/2012 | World

Wall Street posts first big loss; European shares lower

The Dow dropped more than 200 points, handing Wall Street its worst day in almost three months on renewed fears of a disorderly default in Greece and concerns that China's slowdown would hit global growth. Meanwhile, European shares hit a one-month closing low after fresh growth and Greek debt-deal concerns.

08/03/2012 | World

Global shares rise on Greek deal optimism

US stocks ended higher, recovering most of the week's losses, after Greece moved closer to a bond swap with private creditors to avoid a messy default. Meanwhile, European stocks rallied, reversing half the loss suffered earlier in the week.

12/03/2012 | World

Wall Street ends flat as European equities dip

Defensive names rallied in an otherwise flat day for Wall Street, as traders paused to digest recent gains and looked ahead to a Federal Reserve monetary policy statement. Meanwhile, European equities edged lower.

29/02/2012 | World

Global stocks cut losses on Fed report

Stocks pared their losses after the Federal Reserve gave a positive assessment of US economic conditions. European shares surrendered earlier gains and finished slightly lower after bearish comments from US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on the country's unemployment.

02/03/2012 | World

EU argues over balance between austerity, growth

European Union leaders argued today over the right balance between budget austerity and reviving lost growth at the first summit for two years in which the euro zone debt crisis did not eclipse all else.

05/03/2012 | World

Global stocks slip as China cuts growth target

US stocks edged lower at the open today after data showing a decline in European private sector activity and a lower growth target for China gave investors reason to pause after 3 weeks of gains for the S&P 500.

09/02/2012 | World

Wall Street, European shares higher on Greek deal

US stocks rose modestly for a third straight day and European shares edged up slightly, after Greece reached a deal to secure a financial bailout, but investors were cautious after weeks of gains.

15/02/2012 | World

Wall Street drops, as Europe edges up

US stocks fell for the third session in four, with market direction largely dictated by the swings in shares of Apple, the largest company in the world. Meanwhile, European shares ended off session highs in thin trade.

16/02/2012 | World

Global stocks rally on data, Greek hopes

World stocks rallied on strong US economic data and indications that euro-zone leaders were on track to approve a crucial bailout for Greece.

06/02/2012 | World

Global stocks end down on Europe worries

US stocks closed slightly lower, as lingering questions about Europe and corporate earnings overshadowed growing optimism about economic growth after a five-week rally. Meanwhile, European shares also ended lower.

07/02/2012 | World

Global stocks mixed, Greece uncertainty weighs

US stocks ended up slightly, but with the outcome of discussions on a bailout package for Greece uncertain, investors are unlikely to make big bets in coming days. Meanwhile, European shares slipped.

08/02/2012 | World

Wall Street ends flat, European stocks drop

US stocks closed flat in another thinly traded session as Greece remained in a standstill over accepting tough reforms in exchange for a bailout critical to avoiding a chaotic default. Meanwhile, European shares fell from six-month highs.

31/01/2012 | World

Global stocks mixed on Greek debt deal

US equities fell after disappointing US economic data added to gloom over fading hopes for a Greek debt restructuring deal. Earlier, European share prices closed up on renewed hopes for a Greek debt deal and after euro zone leaders agreed to a German-led deal on stricter budget controls.

01/02/2012 | World

Global shares rise on Greece optimism

US stocks extended January's rally after upbeat global manufacturing data boosted sentiment and as Greece neared a long-delayed deal with private creditors. Meanwhile, European shares hit a six-month high.

03/02/2012 | World

World shares higher after US job data

A surge in hiring in the world's largest economy last month drove the Nasdaq to an 11-year high as optimism grew that the labor market is on a steady path to recovery. Meanwhile, European shares made their highest weekly gain since late December.

26/01/2012 | World

Wall Street slips as European shares edge up

A month-long rally on Wall Street appears to be sputtering as stocks slipped in what investors called a possible warning of weakness ahead. Meanwhile, European shares hit a six-month high, boosted by cyclical stocks such as miners and banks.

27/01/2012 | World

Global stocks slip as US GDP falls short

World stocks fell on news the US economy grew more slowly than expected in the last quarter of 2011, while the euro rose on hopes of an imminent deal on Greece's debt that could help avert a disorderly default.

30/01/2012 | World

Global stocks off as Greece, Portugal drive fears

Global stocks slid as a spike in Portuguese bond yields and the still-unresolved Greek debt talks raised investors' fears that the already-fragile European and global economies face greater risks.

20/01/2012 | World

S&P, Nasdaq dip after Google falls short, European shares move up

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq eased on Friday after Google disappointed on earnings, while the Dow rose with IBM. Meanwhile, European shares notched up a fifth straight week of gains.

24/01/2012 | World

Global stocks fall on Greece talks

US stocks edged lower, ending a five-day rally for the S&P 500, as talks to resolve Greece's debt crisis hit a snag and earnings from a number of blue chips disappointed investors. Meanwhile, European shares also fell.

25/01/2012 | World

Wall Street ends up after Fed rate; European shares fall on Greece

Big profits from Apple and a promise from the Federal Reserve to keep rock-bottom rates for at least two more years powered the stock market higher. Meanwhile, European shares fell to a one-week closing low on worries about the outcome of debt talks.

13/01/2012 | World

Global stocks on euro zone downgrade reports

Stocks dropped, snapping a four-day winning streak, after news reports that Standard & Poor's would downgrade credit ratings on several euro-zone countries. Meanwhile, European shares dropped.

16/01/2012 | World

European shares end higher, led by autos

European shares rose in thin trade today, led by carmakers after bullish broker comment buoyed the sector, as investors shrugged aside Standard & Poor's downgrade of nine euro zone countries and fresh worries about an unruly default in Greece.

18/01/2012 | World

Wall Street ends higher on IMF hopes, European shares flat

Stocks jumped to their highest since July as the International Monetary Fund sought to help countries hit by the European debt crisis, while Goldman Sachs' forecast-beating earnings dispelled some worries over bank profits.

09/01/2012 | World

Wall St rises slightly, European shares end lower

US stocks ended slightly higher in a light-volume session as investors stayed cautious ahead of corporate earnings and key auctions for European debt this week. Meanwhile, European shares fell in thin trade.

10/01/2012 | World

Global stocks gain on Alcoa outlook

Stocks climbed to a five-month high, led by materials stocks after an upbeat forecast by aluminum company Alcoa Inc and strong gains by bank shares. Meanwhile, European shares hit a one-week closing high.

11/01/2012 | World

Wall Street closes flat, Europe drops after hitting 5-month high

US Stocks held firm near recent five-month highs as markets awaited key bond market tests for Europe in the next two days that could determine the direction of the euro zone crisis. Meanwhile, European shares fell.

04/01/2012 | World

Wall Street flat; European shares fall

US stocks dipped today as the euro zone's debt problems curbed market enthusiasm that fueled a rally in the previous session. Financial stocks were the top decliners, led by a fall in European banks. Concerns remain over tight credit markets that are making it expensive for European banks to raise capital and for euro-zone countries to refinance debt.

05/01/2012 | World

Wall Street ends up, European shares lower

Banks led Wall Street to gains even as Europe struggled again, a sign investors are betting a relatively strong US economy will help US stocks outperform other markets.

06/01/2012 | World

Wall Street ends down, as European shares chalk up

Stocks rose in the first week of 2012, even though news that the US jobless rate neared a three-year low did not spark buying interest in equities. Meanwhile, European shares ended little changed.

29/12/2011 | World

Global shares rally on data

US stocks rallied about 1 percent as data signaled positive trends for the economy, but gold prices fell for a fourth consecutive session as investors constrained by tight liquidity resulting from the euro-zone debt crisis were forced to sell. Meanwhile, European shares advanced.

30/12/2011 | World

Global stocks end year down

The broad S&P 500 endured wild daily swings, but a year of drama left the index pretty much where it started. Not since 1970 has the index ended a year as close to unchanged as it did this year. Meanwhile, European shares rose but still recorded their biggest annual drop since the onset of the financial crisis.

03/01/2012 | World

Stocks up on data, US Fed

Stocks started the year with a sharp rally, boosted by better-than-expected US and European data and hopes the Fed could ease monetary policy further, even as crude surged on tensions between the United States and Iran.

15/12/2011 | World

Wall Street higher on data, FedEx

Wall Street stocks rose today as stronger labor market and manufacturing data as well as higher quarterly profit from FedEx spurred a rebound after three days of market losses.

19/12/2011 | World

Stocks, euro slide on euro zone worries

US and European shares retreated and the euro slipped as investors cast doubt on efforts to tighten fiscal rules in the euro zone that aim to prevent the region's debt crisis from deepening.

22/12/2011 | World

Banks lead global shares higher

US stocks rose, putting the S&P 500 on the cusp of finishing out the year higher as another decline in jobless claims pointed to further improvement in the labor market. Meanwhile, European shares rose, boosted by mostly upbeat data from the United States.

07/12/2011 | World

US stocks up on summit bets, Europe drops

US stocks edged up held steady against the dollar on lingering hopes an EU summit can ease Europe's debt crisis. Meanwhile, European shares fell slightly in cautious trade amid uncertain.

08/12/2011 | World

Global shares fall after ECB comments

US stocks and European shares fell today after the president of the European Central Bank expressed caution over more bond purchases to ease the region's debt crisis. European shares also fell in a choppy afternoon session.

14/12/2011 | World

Euro zone fears sink global stocks

US Stocks fell for a third day and hit their lowest level in two weeks as widespread risk aversion sank commodity prices, drove the euro to its lowest in a year, and pushed Italian bond yields to a record high.

17/11/2011 | World

Stocks dive on Europe's debt fears

Trigger-happy investors dumped US stocks, scared by the market's sudden fall through a key technical level brought on by more worries about Europe's debt troubles.European shares hit their lowest close in six weeks on concerns a debt crisis in the euro zone could spiral out of control after Spain and France paid a higher price at their debt auctions.

05/12/2011 | World

Global shares lose steam on downgrade worries

Hopes that policymarkers are working toward a solution to the debt crisis lifted global shares, but a late-day credit warning from Standard & Poor's underscored what was at stake. It caused US stocks to cut gains, while European stocks rose to a five-week closing high.

06/12/2011 | World

Wall Street rises, European stocks fall

US Stocks rose as investors bet European leaders would take strong steps this week to end the region's debt crisis, including bolstering its financial rescue fund. Meanwhile, European equities finished weaker in a choppy, thinly-traded session

14/11/2011 | World

Stocks slip on euro zone debt skepticism

Global equity markets and the euro slid on Monday as investors, unnerved by an Italian bond auction, doubted the ability of new governments in Italy and Greece to resolve the long-festering debt crisis in Europe.

15/11/2011 | World

Euro falls on debt fears, Wall Street up on data

US stocks rose, boosted by swift steps toward formation of a new Italian government and stronger-than-expected reports on the US economy. Meanwhile, the European index of top European shares ended lower.

16/11/2011 | World

Wall Street drops, European shares steady

Stocks fell, with selling accelerating late in the session on more warnings about the potential impact of the euro zone's debt crisis on the global economy and the banking system. Meanwhile, European shares closed flat after early losses.

09/11/2011 | World

Global shares tumble on Italian uncertainty

US stocks tumbled 3 percent in the market's worst day since mid-August as a spike in Italian bond yields signaled the European debt crisis had worsened.

10/11/2011 | World

Global shares edge up on Italy, Greece hopes

US stocks bounced back at the open after their worst day in three months as Italian bond yields came off levels seen as unsustainable, prompting bears to cover some short positions. European shares were led higher by euro zone financials on hopes Italy and Greece.

11/11/2011 | World

Global stock higher on euro zone progress

US stocks rose and European shares bounced back as debt-laden Italy moved to implement tough austerity measures crucial to avoid a euro zone meltdown.

04/11/2011 | World

Wall Street lower on Greece; European shares turn negative

Stocks fell, ending four weeks of back-to-back gains, as political instability resurfaced in Europe and investors braced for a confidence vote in Greece after US markets close.

07/11/2011 | World

Wall Street edges up in choppy day, swayed by Europe

Stocks closed a volatile, lightly traded session slightly higher, with sentiment continuing to shift depending on the latest headline from Europe. Meanwhile, European stocks fell in choppy trading driven by political turmoil in debt-laden Italy.

08/11/2011 | World

Global stocks rally as Berlusconi exit seen near

Global equities and the euro rallied after Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said he would resign, sparking optimism that a new leader will act more aggressively to tackle Italy's debt problem, a critical step in containing the euro zone's credit crisis.

01/11/2011 | World

Greek vote on bailout hammers stocks

US stocks tumbled after investors were blindsided by a surprise call for a Greek referendum on an EU bailout plan, casting doubt on the sustainability of the recent market rally. Meanwhile, European shares gave back a hefty slice of October's gain and recorded their biggest one day loss in over a month as shock Greek plans for a referendum on its euro zone bailout package sparked heavy selling across all sectors.

02/11/2011 | World

Stocks, euro rise but Greece jitters linger

US stocks rebounded from two days of sharp losses after the Federal Reserve said it is prepared to do more for the economy if conditions warrant, helping to stanch the panicky reaction to Europe's debt crisis. Meanwhile, European shares rose, recouping some of the sharp losses in the previous sessions.

03/11/2011 | World

Global stocks up on ECB, Greece hopes

US stocks rallied for a second day as Greece backed away from a proposed referendum that threatened its membership in the euro, which could destabilize global markets. Meanwhile, European shares rose strongly, boosted by the European Central Bank cutting interest rates.

27/10/2011 | World

European debt deal ignites rally in stocks

A long-awaited plan to staunch the European debt crisis sparked euphoria across financial markets, driving up the euro and the price of world stocks and commodities, while thrashing the dollar. US stocks surged 3 percent as an agreement by European leaders to help contain the region's two-year debt crisis lifted a cloud hovering over markets. Meanwhile, Europe's FTSEurofirst 300 gained 3 percent.

28/10/2011 | World

Stocks, euro pause as Europe doubts linger

US and European shares took a breather after a strong rally on a long-awaited euro zone rescue deal, but a weak sale of Italian bonds showed investor confidence in the agreement was shaky.

31/10/2011 | World

Euro zone worries knock stocks; dollar gains

Wall Street closed its best month in 20 years on a down note on Monday as the failure of trading firm MF Global Holdings Ltd and new worries about Europe's debt crisis hammered financial shares.

20/10/2011 | World

Wall Street edges higher; Europe anxiety remains

US stocks ended with modest gains, shifting back and forth on incremental developments in Europe where leaders sought to reassure investors that a solution to the debt crisis would come soon. Meanwhile, European shares hit a two-week closing low in a choppy session.

21/10/2011 | World

Global stocks, euro rally on debt crisis optimism

Global equities and the euro rallied as investors bet that European leaders in crucial meetings over the next few days will move forward in resolving the euro zone's two-year-old debt crisis.

25/10/2011 | World

Stocks, euro fall before EU summit

World stocks and the euro stumbled after the cancellation of a meeting of European finance ministers raised doubts that an upcoming summit will result in a clear plan to rein in Europe's debt crisis.

14/10/2011 | World

Wall Street racks up 2nd week of gains on Europe

US stocks scored their first back-to-back weekly gains since early July, on strong Google earnings and as investors kept riding the optimism for a solution to the euro zone's debt crisis.

18/10/2011 | World

Wall Street edges higher, led by financials

US stocks rose, led by financials, as better-than-expected bank earnings overshadowed new worries about the crisis in Europe fueled by a warning over France's credit rating.

19/10/2011 | World

Stocks fall, euro dips as EU summit hopes fade

World stocks declined and the euro pared gains after optimism faded that European leaders will make substantial progress on the euro zone debt crisis this weekend.

04/10/2011 | World

Wall Street ends up after brush with bear market

US stocks slid into bear market territory on Tuesday, and prices of US crude oil fell to a one-year low, driven by fears of another global recession as Greece appeared increasingly likely to default.

05/10/2011 | World

Global shares rebound as Europe explores ways to recapitalise banking sector

US stocks floated higher as stronger-than-expected US economic data and signs that officials were moving forward to prop up struggling European banks reassured nervous investors.

06/10/2011 | World

Global stocks rise on European bank moves

US stocks rose for a third day in a row as developing euro zone plans to backstop European banks gave investors hope the threat of a financial crisis was waning. Meanwhile, European shares rose to hit a five-week closing high, with banks among the best performers on hopes policymakers will come up with coordinated action to recapitalise struggling lenders.

26/09/2011 | World

Euro zone hope revives Wall Street optimism

US stocks rose as sentiment swung toward hope European officials would find a way to cut Greece's debt and shore up European banks. Shares rallied to session highs in the afternoon after a report said a plan to leverage money from the European Financial Stability Facility was in the works.

27/09/2011 | World

Global shares cheer third days of gains

US stocks rose for a third day on efforts by euro-zone officials to solidify the region's rescue fund and alleviate a sovereign debt crisis, boosting optimism. Meanwhile, European shares jumped to make their largest percentage gain since May 2010.

03/10/2011 | World

Stocks plunge on Greek default fears

US stocks slumped in heavy volume to a 13-month low as investors dumped bank shares on fears that Greece's worsening financial crisis could cause a large European lender to fail.

08/09/2011 | World

Bernanke disappointment pushes Wall Street lower

US stocks closed sharply lower after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave no indications of new stimulus measures to boost the flagging economy in a keenly awaited speech.

15/09/2011 | World

Euro zone progress extends Wall Street advance

US stocks rose for a fourth day as coordinated central bank action calmed fears that Europe's financial sector was headed for a credit freeze due to the region's sovereign debt crisis. Meanwhile, European stocks rose for a third day, after German and French leaders said they were determined to keep Greece in the euro zone.

23/09/2011 | World

Wall Street stabilizes after disastrous week

The Dow Jones industrial average suffered its worst week since the depths of the financial crisis in 2008, stung by severe anxiety over Europe's spiraling debt crisis and a warning from the Federal Reserved about the US economy.

29/08/2011 | World

Wall Street surges 2% on Greek bank deal; trade thin

US stocks soared more than 2 percent in a broad rally on Monday as a merger between two big Greek banks provided a rare bit of encouraging news out of debt-stricken Europe.

06/09/2011 | World

Wall Street down on Europe; bear market fears grow

Wall Street fell for a third day on fears Europe still has failed to tackle its debt crisis, prompting worries the market is headed to new lows for the year. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 100.96 points, or 0.90 percent, to 11,139.30.

07/09/2011 | World

Wall Street jumps as Europe debt concerns ease

Wall Street bounced more than 2 percent, reversing three days of losses after Germany's top court smoothed the way for Berlin's participation in bailouts that could ease Europe's debt crisis.

19/08/2011 | World

Wall Street sinks for fourth straight week

Wall Street ended a fourth week of losses on a down note as most buyers left the market before the weekend on growing fears of another US recession and destabilization in Europe's financial system.

22/08/2011 | World

Global stocks edge up after four weeks of losses

US stocks ended slightly higher after four weeks of losses as investors hesitated to take big risks without a catalyst for buying

25/08/2011 | World

Tense market falls ahead of Bernanke speech

US stocks fell as investors raised cash ahead of a critical speech from Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, hoping he will give them a clearer picture of the Fed's plans for the struggling economy. Meanwhile, Europe's top shares ended lower after another volatile trading session, as talk of an imminent ban on short-selling in Germany, later denied, swept through equity markets.

12/08/2011 | World

Financial mayhem: global markets conclude the year's darkest week

A rocky week for exchange markets all over the world finally came to an end today. The US handling of its unprecedented debt crisis, the outlook of the worse recession since the 1930’s as President Barack Obama himself pointed out, and the deep recession that has hit Europe sent stocks in a wild ride.

15/08/2011 | World

Google deal boosts Wall Street for third day

Wall Street stocks rose for a third day on Monday as investors saw Google's offer for phone maker Motorola Mobility as a signal to jump back into the market after weeks of sharp selling. European equities paused after a rollercoaster week, ahead of a key meeting of French and German politicians.

18/08/2011 | World

Beaten-down Wall Street slammed by recession fears

Rising fears of another recession hammered US stocks, sending major averages sharply lower in a return to the extreme fluctuations investors endured a week ago. European equities suffered their biggest daily fall in two and a half years, as a slew of downbeat US data cast further doubt on the strength of the recovery in the world's biggest economy.

10/08/2011 | World

Wall Street slumps again as investors shun risk

US stocks tumbled more than 4 percent, almost wiping out gains from a relief rally the previous day, as rumours about the health of French banks sparked concern that the euro zone's debt crisis could claim new victims. European shares ended sharply down, led by financials, with Société Générale down more than 22 percent at one point on rumours about the French bank's financial solidity, all of which it denied.

11/08/2011 | World

Jobs data helps stocks, credit markets jittery

Investors swooped back into world stocks after a mildly encouraging US jobs report dulled fears of recession for now, although credit markets faced strains similar to those that preceded the 2008 credit crisis. European shares pared losses following news that French President Nicolas Sarkozy is to meet Germany's Angela Merkel next week.

12/08/2011 | World

Wild week on Wall Street ends with subdued gains

After one of the most volatile weeks in memory, US stocks ended higher in a tentative sign that the worst of the selling may be over. European shares gained as a short-selling ban on financial stocks by France, Italy, Spain and Belgium provided a relief rally in beaten-down banks.

04/08/2011 | World

World stocks sink as economic outlook dims

Investors fled Wall Street in the worst stock-market selloff since the depths of the Great Recession in early 2009 in what has turned into a full-fledged correction. The Dow and the S&P tumbled more than 4 percent and the Nasdaq lost 5 percent on fear the United States is staring at another recession and that Europe's sovereign debt crisis is swallowing two of its largest economies.

05/08/2011 | World

Wall Street ends worst week since Nov '08

US stocks closed out its worst week in more than two years in a volatile session that saw the major indexes whip back and forth before the S&P 500 settled with a slim loss. European shares fell, and saw their biggest weekly decline in nearly three years, on worries about weak global growth and further contagion in the euro zone debt crisis, which threatens to engulf Italy and Spain.

09/08/2011 | World

Wall Street roars back in wild trade after Fed meeting

25/07/2011 | World

Global markets lower on US debt gridlock

US stocks dipped as lawmakers remained in a standoff over raising the debt ceiling to avoid default, but investors were convinced a compromise will be reached before next week's critical deadline.

27/07/2011 | World

Stocks hit by earnings, data

US stocks suffered their worst day in eight weeks as lackluster earnings and weak economic data hit investors already nervous about faltering debt talks in Washington, while the US dollar rebounded following a sell-off this week.

01/08/2011 | World

Wall Street cuts losses, ends down as debt vote looms

The S&P 500 fell for a sixth day as time runs out for the government to pass a deal to avoid default and the economy showed further signs of stalling. The market pared losses late in the day before Congress was expected to vote on Monday on a debt deal backed by the White House, which includes spending cuts of $2.4 trillion over 10 years.

19/07/2011 | World

Wall Street up on profits, US deficit talk progress

US stocks recorded their best day since March after strong corporate results and renewed hope for an agreement in Washington on thorny budget issues boosted investor confidence.

21/07/2011 | World

US, EU upbeat debt news fuels rally

US stocks climbed as signs of progress on the US debt talks and concrete action from Europe on its own debt crisis heartened investors. European shares closed at their highest in nearly two weeks on investor optimism about a plan for a wide-ranging response to the euro zone sovereign debt crisis.

22/07/2011 | World

Earnings, hope for US debt deal brighten Wall Street

Investors poured into tech shares on Friday as promising chipmaker earnings and optimism that a solution was on the horizon for the US debt stalemate triggered a move into growth-oriented shares. European shares ended the day and week higher.

11/07/2011 | World

European shares lower, Nikkei hurt by US data

European shares fell today as banks extended declines from Friday in response to intensified worries about euro zone peripheral debt contagion.The Nikkei average fell on profit-taking after three weeks of gains, hurt by weak US and Chinese economic data.

14/07/2011 | World

Bernanke halts Wall Street rally

US stocks fell as Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke backed off hints additional near-term stimulus could be on the way, removing a possible catalyst from a market already facing plenty of obstacles.

15/07/2011 | World

Google lifts Wall Street in otherwise rough week

Google's blowout quarter led the Nasdaq higher but mounting uncertainty about the government's ability to reach a debt-reduction deal may keep investors at bay in the coming week.

05/07/2011 | World

Wall Street ends quiet day flat, Netflix boosts Nasdaq

US stocks ended a thinly traded session mostly flat as investors paused after last week's surge, though continually light volume suggested the market could encounter more choppy trading.

07/07/2011 | World

Retail, tech lead Wall Street rally before jobs data

US stocks closed sharply higher and the Nasdaq notched an eighth day of gains as improved labor market and retail sales data added to optimism a day before the critical June payrolls report.

08/07/2011 | World

Jobs halt Wall Street rally, investors eye earnings

US stocks fell as a weak jobs report dashed optimism that the economy was emerging from a soft patch, leaving investors to hope earnings season would revive an appetite for buying.

29/06/2011 | World

Wall Street ends biggest 3-day surge in three months

Wall Street closed its best three-day run in the past three months after the Greek parliament approved austerity measures to avoid defaulting on its debt.

30/06/2011 | World

Wall Street rallies 4th day, gains in July seen

US stocks ended a volatile quarter with their biggest four-day rally since September as positive economic data and a temporary resolution of Greece's debt crisis indicated further gains in July.

01/07/2011 | World

Fireworks wrap up Wall Street's best week in 2 years

US stocks started July with a bang with Wall Street scoring its best week in two years on strong manufacturing data that eased concerns about slowing growth.

24/06/2011 | World

Wall Street sinks on Europe's debt misery

Wall Street dropped for a third day on worries about the Italian banking sector and Greece's debt crisis, but the S&P 500 managed to hold its 200-day moving average in a sign buyers still see value.

27/06/2011 | World

Wall Street up as banks rally but gains could be brief

US stocks rose from three days of losses, led by banks after news of more favorable capital requirements and optimism over Greece's austerity plan, but investors cautioned against high hopes.

28/06/2011 | World

Wall Street up again on Greece, but investors skittish

US stocks rose for a second day on optimism that a solution to Greece's debt crisis was near, although low volume indicated underlying nervousness in the market.

17/06/2011 | World

Dow, S&P rise, but Greek woes keep bears on prowl

The Dow and S&P 500 rose after France and Germany outlined an agreement to aid debt-burdened Greece, but analysts said a recent bearish trend may not be over.

22/06/2011 | World

Wall Street falls after 4 up days on Fed's comments

US stocks dropped after the Federal Reserve acknowledged the sluggish pace of the US economic recovery without hinting at further plans for stimulus.

23/06/2011 | World

Wall Street reverses sharp sell-off on Greek deal

US stocks closed way off session lows on news Greece agreed to a five-year austerity plan, but lingering economic uncertainty ultimately drove indexes mostly lower, keeping a downward trend in place.

10/06/2011 | World

Dow, S&P 500 end down for 6th week

The Dow and S&P 500 closed out their sixth week of losses as further signs of a global economic slowdown set the stage for more losses to come.

13/06/2011 | World

Wall Street ends flat as uncertainty rules

US stocks drifted sideways in what is likely a temporary pause in a sell-off brought on by growing fears of another economic downturn.

14/06/2011 | World

Wall Street rebounds in oversold market

US stocks posted their biggest gains in nearly two months as retail sales figures allayed fears over the economy that had driven a six-week slump in the market. Meanwhile, European shares rose sharply, as data suggested the Chinese economy may avoid a hard landing, helping to ease global growth concerns.

07/06/2011 | World

Wall Street edges down

US stocks extended a losing streak for a fifth day on Tuesday on mounting concerns about the economy after bearish comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.

08/06/2011 | World

Wall Street mostly flat

US stocks extended losses for the sixth straight day  as investors worried that a slowing economy could deepen the market's retreat.

09/06/2011 | World

Wall Street bounce fails to impress the skeptics

Wall Street ended higher for the first time in over a week, with the Dow and the S&P 500 rising 1 percent at one point, but many analysts saw the rebound as short-lived.

01/06/2011 | World

Wall Street falls as manufacturing slows

Wall Street ended a four-day rally with its worst session since August and could suffer more losses in coming days as investors faced more signs the economic recovery is fading.

03/06/2011 | World

Wall Street skids to 5th week of losses, hope endures

Wall Street closed out a fifth week of losses with more selling after an anemic jobs report strengthened the case that the economy was slowing, though analysts said indexes may stabilize in the near-term.

06/06/2011 | World

Wall Street slide extends; European shares fall for fourth straight day

The S&P 500 extended its slide to a fourth day today, hitting its lowest level since March 18, as a spate of recent weak US data lent support to a bearish outlook for the economy.

23/05/2011 | World

Wall Street drops as euro zone concern weighs

US stocks closed at their lowest levels in a month in a sign of increasing doubt that equity markets can weather recent weakness in global manufacturing and demand.

24/05/2011 | World

Wall Street retreats again on growth concerns

US stocks dipped in light volume as lingering concerns about a slowdown in growth more than offset gains in energy shares. Investors kept trimming large-cap technology positions, pushing the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite lower.

31/05/2011 | World

US stocks jump 1%

US stocks jumped about 1 percent at the open as the euro rose against the dollar and commodities prices climbed on optimism that new aid for Greece was on the horizon.

26/01/2011 | World

S&P closes at 29-month high; techs, commods lead

The S&P 500 closed at a 29-month high led by gains in tech and commodity shares, as investors largely ignored the US Federal Reserve's lukewarm economic assessment.

27/01/2011 | World

Tech earnings keep Wall Street advance alive

Strong corporate earnings led Wall Street to a 29-month closing high for a second day, but another run of big gains may be harder to achieve.

12/05/2011 | World

Global markets pushed down by commodities

Defensive shares led a rebound in US stocks as investors weighed mixed economic signals and recent volatility in commodities in search of direction. European share prices mostly ended lower, while Tokyo stocks fell, led by declines in energy and commodity shares after sharp overnight falls in commodities prices.

13/01/2011 | World

Merck, materials companies drag Wall Street lower

US stocks edged lower, hurt by a slide in drugmaker Merck and as falling commodities prices hit shares of natural resource companies. Meanwhile, European shares fell from the previous session's 28-month highs on concern euro zone inflation pressures could spark a rise in interest rates.

20/01/2011 | World

Dow, S&P dip as F5 view hits Nasdaq, Google up late

Stocks fell as lackluster tech and materials earnings failed to live up to heightened expectations, threatening to short-circuit a seven-week run.

25/01/2011 | World

Wall Street ends flat in late flurry of buying

US stocks erased losses in a late flurry of buying to end little changed as overall optimism about earnings offset disappointing results from blue chips 3M and Johnson & Johnson.

04/01/2011 | World

Wall Street eases as materials, energy fall

Investors abandoned red-hot commodity shares, while fears of lower supermarket profits hit food retailers, sending the S&P and Nasdaq lower.

07/01/2011 | World

Market ends lower on banks, lackluster jobs data

US stocks fell after a court ruling in a key foreclosure case prompted investors to pull out of bank stocks, adding to weakness after a lackluster jobs report.

11/01/2011 | World

Energy shares lift Wall Street in light volume

Energy shares helped the Dow and S&P 500 end a three-day losing streak, even as investors worried rising fuel costs will undercut economic growth. Meanwhile, European shares rose as a strong start to the US earnings season boosted optimism about upcoming company results.