Stocks open higher as investors continue to seek direction on an economic rebound

NEW YORK — Corporate dealmaking is boosting investors’ hopes about a recovery in the economy.

Asia markets lower as US consumer confidence drop sows economic recovery doubts

BANGKOK — Asian stock markets were mostly lower Wednesday as a surprise drop in U.S. consumer confidence sowed new doubts about the pace of economic recovery.

Asian stocks fall on weak US data, strengthening Japanese yen

SEOUL, South Korea — Asian stock markets sank Monday as the yen surged to a nine-month high and disappointing data from the United States undermined hopes of a fast economic recovery.

Stock futures point to a higher open open as investors seek direction on an economic rebound

Stock futures pointed toward a higher open Monday, rebounding modestly from the market’s worst week since early July.

Stocks jump as investors see burst of takeovers as good sign for a recovery

NEW YORK — Corporate dealmaking is boosting investors’ hopes for a recovery in the economy.

Gold, silver fall for 3rd straight day, even after dollar declines; oil prices rise slightly

NEW YORK — Gold and silver prices fell for a third straight day Friday, even after the dollar reversed early gains and slid lower.

Stocks fall as durable goods orders, new home sales lag expectations; Dow loses 42 points

NEW YORK — Investor confidence suffered another blow Friday as disappointing reports on manufacturing and home sales stirred worries that the economy will struggle to recover.

World markets fall as G20 leaders look to foster healthy recovery; Tokyo down 2.6 pct

HONG KONG — Global stock markets dropped Friday as leaders of the world’s 20 largest economies assembled in the U.S. to find ways to foster a healthy economic recovery.

As dollar regains some footing, commodities slide further; gold closes below $1,000

NEW YORK — Gold prices finished below the $1,000 mark for the first time in two weeks Thursday as the dollar rose against other currencies.

Stocks extend prior day’s losses amid surprising drop in home sales, sinking oil prices

NEW YORK — Investors pulled away from stocks after an unexpected drop in home sales and a slide in oil prices fanned worries about the pace of the economy’s recovery.

Oil stays below $69 in noon European trading on jump in US crude supplies

VIENNA — Oil prices dropped further below $69 a barrel Thursday, after an unexpected jump in U.S. crude inventories suggested consumer demand remains in the doldrums.

World stocks fall amid jitters over possible stimulus withdrawal, big drop in oil price

SEOUL, South Korea — World stock markets fell Thursday amid a big drop in oil prices and as investors worried that support measures for the fragile global economy will be withdrawn too quickly.

Asian stocks fall amid jitters over possible stimulus withdrawal, big drop in oil price

SEOUL, South Korea — Most Asian stock markets fell Thursday amid a big drop in oil prices and as investors worried that support measures for the fragile global economy will be withdrawn too quickly.

Oil falls to near $68 in Asia as US crude inventories unexpectedly jump

SINGAPORE — Oil prices dropped to near $68 a barrel Thursday in Asia as an unexpected jump in U.S. crude inventories suggested consumer demand remains in the doldrums.

Improved outlook from the Fed wasn’t enough to restart stock market’s rally

NEW YORK — Investors were encouraged by the Fed’s latest improved assessment of the economy, but not enough to propel the Dow Jones industrial average past 10,000.

Oil prices tumble below $69 after report reveals weak energy demand, glut of supply

Crude and gasoline prices fell sharply Wednesday on more evidence of a huge glut in supply, with the economy still damaged by the worst recession since the 1930s.

Dollar hits fresh 12-month lows as Fed keeps interest rate near zero, says economy ‘picked up’

NEW YORK — The dollar hit a fresh 12-month low, then bounced back a bit in later trading as the Federal Reserve left interest rates at a range near zero, saying it will keep them there for a long time amid gradual improvements in the economy, and did not announce any new liquidity measures.

Stocks creep higher as investors await conclusion of Fed policy meeting

NEW YORK — Stocks crept higher Wednesday afternoon ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates.

Oil falls close to $69 after report shows demand for energy is weak

Oil prices tumbled below $69 per barrel Wednesday on a government report showing demand for energy remains weak.

Oil falls on release of government inventory data and before Fed announcement

Oil prices fell Wednesday after a government reported showed demand for crude remains weak.

Oil falls before release of government inventory data, Fed announcement

Oil prices fell Wednesday ahead of the weekly government report expected to show a drop in crude supplies.

Stocks hold steady as investors await conclusion of Fed policy meeting

NEW YORK — Investors are waiting for word from the Federal Reserve before making any big moves in stocks.

US stock futures rise slightly as investors await conclusion of Fed policy meeting

NEW YORK — Stock futures are creeping higher Wednesday as investors await the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates.

Asian stock markets lower as months long rally sputters, Fed meeting eyed; Europe gains

BANGKOK — Asian stock markets fell Wednesday as a monthslong rally sputtered and investors waited for clues from the U.S. Federal Reserve about the global recovery’s strength. European shares were higher.

Asian stock markets lower as months long rally sputters, Fed meeting eyed

BANGKOK — Asian stock markets were lower Wednesday as a monthslong rally sputtered and investors waited for clues from the U.S. Federal Reserve about the global recovery’s strength.

Oil hovers above $71 in Asia amid weak crude demand, slumping US dollar

Oil prices hovered above $71 a barrel Wednesday as signs of weak crude demand were offset by the effects of a slumping U.S. dollar.

Treasurys rise along with stocks, decent auction of 2-year notes supports higher prices

NEW YORK — A strong auction of two-year notes helped support the bond market Tuesday, sending Treasury yields lower.

Commodities rebound from prior day’s losses as dollar weakens against other currencies

NEW YORK — A tumbling dollar has renewed demand for commodities.

Euro breaks above $1.48 as dollar falls to year lows ahead of G-20 summit this weekend

NEW YORK — The dollar sank to its lowest point in a year Tuesday against several currencies ahead of a meeting by of the Federal Reserve on interest rates and the Group of 20 summit in Pittsburgh this weekend.

Oil pushes back above $71 as euro hits highest level in more than a year

Oil prices bounced back above $71 on Tuesday as the dollar fell to its lowest level against the euro in more than a year.

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