Asian stock markets fall after weak US jobs report; European shares little changedHONG KONG — Asian markets fell and European stocks were slightly higher Monday after a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report raised concerns that a strong recovery in the world’s largest economy was still far off. Asian stock markets fall after weak US jobs report; oil lingers below $70 a barrel
G-7 finance ministers warn of fragile recovery, vow to keep stimulus measuresISTANBUL — Finance ministers from the Group of Seven rich countries warned the recovery remains “fragile” and tried to talk up the U.S. dollar amid fears it could fall farther and disrupt the global economy. Group of 7 finance ministers warns of fragile recovery and against complacencyISTANBUL — The world economy is growing again, but the recovery remains fragile, according to the finance ministers from the Group of Seven rich countries. Group of 7 finance ministers meet amid questions about dollar’s roleISTANBUL — Finance ministers from the Group of Seven rich countries gathered Saturday to confront concerns about the dollar, in a forum whose role is under question as developing countries get more say. World markets slide as investors worry about US economy and brace for key jobs report
Asian markets fall sharply after Wall Street tumble on weak economic data; Tokyo off 2.5 pctHONG KONG — Asian markets fell sharply Friday as weaker-than-expected reports about U.S. jobs and manufacturing heightened worries about an anemic recovery in the world’s largest economy. Asian markets fell sharply after Wall Street tumble on weak economic data; Tokoy off 2.5 pctHONG KONG — Asian markets fell sharply Friday as weaker-than-expected reports about U.S. jobs and manufacturing heightened worries about an anemic recovery in the world’s largest economy. Investors seek safe haven of the dollar on disappointing manufacturing, employment dataNEW YORK — Investors fled to the safe haven of the dollar Thursday as unsettling reports on manufacturing and the labor market overshadowed good news on housing and consumer spending. European Central Bank says eurozone economy stimulus should end in 2011 at the latestGOTEBORG, Sweden — The head of the European Central Bank said Thursday that the 16 countries that use the euro should withdraw stimulus programs and start repaying mounting public debt by 2011 at the latest. European, Asian stock markets mostly down on weak data, despite IMF growth forecast upgradeLONDON — World stocks were mostly lower and Wall Street was expected to slide on the open Thursday as weak economic data overshadowed higher growth forecasts from the International Monetary Fund. Asian stock markets slip while European shares advance as IMF upgrades US outlookHONG KONG — Asian markets were mostly lower Thursday after Wall Street fell and a Japanese survey showed manufacturers still think they have too many workers. European shares edged up after the IMF raised its world growth forecasts. Honda president bemoans weak dollar ‘danger zone’, revving up hybrids for growthTOKYO — Honda’s chief executive said Thursday the dollar’s recent plunge was sending the automaker into a “danger zone,” threatening efforts to keep Japan’s manufacturing strong. IMF raises 2010 global growth forecast to 3.1 percent but warns that recovery will be slowISTANBUL — The International Monetary Fund said the global economy is recovering faster than expected — but that governments should not be hasty in withdrawing the added spending and low interest rates that have helped restore growth. Asian stock markets slip on weak US manufacturing data; Nikkei down nearly 2 percentHONG KONG — Asian stocks fell Thursday after a weak economic reading in the U.S. weighed on Wall Street and as a Japanese survey showed manufacturers still think they have too many workers. Asian stock markets slip after tankan, weak US manufacturing data; Nikkei down nearly 2 pctHONG KONG — Asian stocks fell Thursday after a weak economic reading in the U.S. weighed on Wall Street and as a Japanese survey showed manufacturers still think they have too many workers. Shortage scare keeps sugar prices at 28-year high, other commodities gain as dollar fallsNEW YORK — The price of sugar rose Wednesday, hovering at levels not seen in 28 years, as concerns about a global sugar shortage escalated. Dollar slips on sign growth will slow by year end; investors await economic reportsNEW YORK — The dollar slipped against the euro and the pound Wednesday on news the economy likely grew in the third quarter but should slow at the end of the year amid employment and credit worries. Oil rises above $67 in European trade despite increase in US crude inventoriesStrengthening stock markets in Europe helped push oil prices above $67 a barrel Wednesday despite data showing U.S. crude inventories rose for a third week, suggesting consumer demand remains weak. Euro inflation sinks deeper into negative territory at minus 0.3 in SeptemberBRUSSELS — Yearly inflation in the 16 nations that use the euro slipped deeper into negative territory in September, sliding to minus 0.3 percent from minus 0.2 percent in August, according to the EU statistics agency Eurostat. European stocks rise, US expected higher after IMF reduces estimate for crisis-related lossesLONDON — European stocks rose and Wall Street was expected to open higher Wednesday as an upbeat report by the International Monetary Fund and a fall in Germany’s unemployment rate offset worries over weak U.S. consumer confidence. Asian markets were mixed. Oil rises to near $68 in midday European trade despite increase in US crude inventoriesStrengthening stock markets in Europe helped push oil prices to near $68 a barrel Wednesday despite data showing U.S. crude inventories rose for a third week, suggesting consumer demand remains weak. Oil down to near $66 in afternoon European trade as stocks weaken, US economic reports eyedOil prices fell to near $66 a barrel Tuesday as European stock markets dropped slightly and investors awaited a slew of data on the U.S. economy. Asian stocks rebound on yen fall, big takeover deals in US; Europe opens lowerTOKYO — Asian stocks bounced back Tuesday as big corporate takeovers in the U.S. gave investors a new shot of confidence and the yen retreated from a nine-month high against the dollar. Asian markets bounce back as European rally stalls; Wall Street poised to pare gainsLONDON — European stock markets fell modestly Tuesday, taking a breather after the previous day’s rally, while investors in Asia warmed to a brace of deals that had boosted confidence in U.S. and European stock markets. Asia markets mixed as US consumer confidence drop sows economic recovery doubts; Europe gainsBANGKOK — Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday as a surprise drop in U.S. consumer confidence sowed new doubts about the pace of economic recovery. European shares gained modestly. Dollar climbs against euro, pound on corporate deals as markets await economic dataNEW YORK — The dollar rose against the euro and the pound Monday as several corporate deals reassured investors about the economy, while markets await U.S. economic data and a key jobs report due later in the week. Oil retreats again as supply glut outweighs strength in stock market, worries over jobsOil prices which had been rising since late last week paused Tuesday on a new report showing that consumers remain leery of job losses and also growing evidence that U.S. crude supplies have grown. Dollar mixed on reports home prices continue to rise, consumer confidence unexpectedly fallsNEW YORK — The dollar inched up against the euro but fell against the pound Tuesday as investors weighed a surprise drop in consumer confidence and a third straight monthly increase in home prices. World stocks retreat as US economic data undermines recovery hopes; G-20 pledges fail to helpLONDON — World stocks fell Monday after disappointing data from the U.S. undermined hopes of a fast economic recovery and a sharp strengthening in Asian currencies hurt confidence among the region’s exporters. |
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