Asian stock markets pull back as weak dollar weighs on Tokyo shares; oil falls near $68HONG KONG — Most Asian stock markets retreated Monday, with Tokyo’s benchmark sliding more than 2 percent following the dollar’s recent weakness against the yen. Europe, Asia rise ahead of Wall Street open on Chinese data, Geithner remarks on banksLONDON — European and Asian stocks rose Friday ahead of expected gains on Wall Street, as investors cheered Chinese economic data and comments by U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner that the financial sector no longer required some government support measures. European, Asian stocks advance amid strong Chinese data, US gov’t confidence in recoveryLONDON — European and Asian stock markets rose Friday on strong economic data from China and comments by U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, who said the financial sector was stabilizing and no longer needed some government support measures. World stocks advance amid hopes for China economy, US job market; dollar continues to slideHONG KONG — World stock markets pushed higher Friday as stronger-than-expected data about China’s economy and the U.S. job market added to optimism about the global recovery. Asian markets advance as China momentum buoys recovery hopes; dollar slides furtherHONG KONG — Most Asian stock markets pushed higher Friday as stronger-than-expected data about China’s economy added to optimism about the region’s recovery. European stocks drop before Wall Street open as boost from US recovery hopes fadesLONDON — European stocks lost earlier gains ahead of expected losses on Wall Street on Thursday as enthusiasm over an upbeat Federal Reserve survey, which helped Asian markets rise, faded amid concerns that stocks are overvalued. World stock markets rise as Fed report boosts US economic recovery hopesLONDON — European and Asian stocks rose Thursday and Wall Street was expected to gain at the open after a Federal Reserve report boosted hopes the U.S. economy is recovering steadily. World stocks rise as Fed report raises US recovery hopes; oil above $72 after OPEC decisionHONG KONG — World stock markets headed higher Thursday amid optimism about the U.S. economy, while oil prices climbed after OPEC kept production levels unchanged. Asian stocks rise as Fed report raises US recovery hopes; oil above $72 after OPEC decisionHONG KONG — Asian stock markets headed higher Thursday amid optimism about the U.S. economy, while oil prices climbed after OPEC kept production levels unchanged. European markets rebound on auto sector rally as US flounders and after Asia lossesLONDON — European stocks recovered from early losses Wednesday, helped by a surge in auto stocks, although Wall Street was unable to find much momentum on the open. Asia earlier closed lower after a drop in the dollar hit confidence in exporters. European markets rebound, despite Asian drop, on auto sector rally ahead of US openLONDON — European stocks recovered from early losses Wednesday, helped by a surge in auto stocks. Asia closed lower after a drop in the dollar hit exporters’ confidence, while little change was expected on Wall Street at the open. European, Asian markets drift lower as dollar weakness hits exporters; oil, gold still strongLONDON — European and Asian stocks drifted lower Wednesday as a drop in the value of the dollar hit world exporters, pushing investors to cash in on this week’s rally. Asian markets drift lower as exporters fall while oil, gold gains boost commodity stocksBANGKOK — Asian markets drifted lower Wednesday as dollar weakness hit exporters while commodity stocks gained on a jump in oil and gold prices. European shares were lower. World stocks rise on corporate deal-making, government pledges to support economyLONDON — World stocks rose Tuesday, helped by corporate merger news and positive momentum over government pledges to support the global recovery with stimulus efforts. World stocks rise as investors feed on G-20 stimulus pledge; Hong Kong gains 2.1 percentBANGKOK — World markets rose Tuesday as investors fed on a pledge by the world’s 20 biggest economies to underwrite the global recovery with stimulus efforts. Asian stocks rise as investors feed on G-20 stimulus pledge; Nikkei up 0.3 percentBANGKOK — Asian markets rose Tuesday as investors fed on a pledge by the world’s 20 biggest economies to underwrite the global recovery with massive stimulus efforts. European, Asian markets advance after G-20 countries commit to keeping stimulus in placeLONDON — European and Asian stocks rose Monday after finance officials from 20 rich and developing countries pledged to keep in place their massive stimulus programs to prop up the global economy. World stock markets advance after US jobs report, G-20 meeting; Tokyo gains 1.3 percentHONG KONG — World stock markets rose Monday, following Wall Street higher after the pace of U.S. job losses eased and major countries pledged to keep extraordinary government measures in place to prop up the global economy. Asian stock markets advance as Wall Street jobs improve
European, Asian markets gain, Wall Street seen higher on open as US job losses easeLONDON — Stock markets mostly rose Friday after official data showed U.S. job losses eased somewhat in August, suggesting the world’s largest economy is recovering, although sluggishly. European, Asian markets gain cautiously ahead of US jobs report, as G20 meeting startsLONDON — World markets mostly rose Friday as investors looked ahead to a key U.S. jobs report for clues about the pace of recovery in the American economy. European stocks higher as central bank leaves rates unchanged; Asia mixedLONDON — European stocks rose Thursday ahead of expected gains on Wall Street after the European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged and was widely expected to revise up its economic outlook. Europe flat, Asia mixed as traders wait for European Central Bank statementsLONDON — European stocks traded flat and Asian indexes were mixed Thursday, as investors awaited a European Central Bank meeting where the ECB was expected to raise its outlook but signal that interest rates will remain low for some time. Most Asian markets advance as Shanghai index jumps nearly 5 pct; Europe opens flatHONG KONG — Most Asian markets climbed Thursday as Chinese stocks jumped nearly 5 percent and helped offset worries that rising U.S. job losses will derail the global economic recovery. European shares opened little changed. Most Asian stock markets rise amid wariness over US job losses; Shanghai up 3.2 percentHONG KONG — Asia stock markets were mostly higher Thursday but fears that rising job losses in the U.S. could derail the economic recovery kept investors on edge. European, US stocks trading flat ahead of jobs data later in weekLONDON — European stocks closed mostly flat and Wall Street zigzagged in a narrow range Wednesday as more positive economic data didn’t ease fears that stocks may have run ahead of realistic prospects for economic recovery. Europe, Asia down as valuation fears weigh on markets ahead of US openLONDON — European and Asian stocks fell Wednesday and Wall Street futures pointed down following the previous day’s sharp losses, as renewed fears about the U.S. financial sector gave investors a reason to cash out of markets some now consider overvalued. World stock markets slide after Wall Street sell-off on renewed fears for US financial sectorLONDON — European and Asian stocks fell Wednesday after an overnight sell-off on Wall Street as renewed fears about the U.S. financial sector gave investors a reason to cash out of markets many considered overvalued. World stocks slide after US sell-off amid financial fears; Europe down after Athens bomb blastHONG KONG — World stock markets pulled back Wednesday, sending Japan’s benchmark down over 2 percent, after an overnight sell-off on Wall Street amid resurgent fears about the U.S. financial sector. Asian markets slide after Wall Street sell-off amid financial fears; Nikkei sheds nearly 3 pctHONG KONG — Asian stock markets pulled back Wednesday, sending Japan’s benchmark down nearly 3 percent, after an overnight sell-off on Wall Street amid fears about the U.S. financial sector. |
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HONG KONG — Asian stock markets rose Monday, following Wall Street higher after the pace of job losses eased in the world’s largest economy. Benchmarks in Japan, Hong Kong and China added more than 1 percent, while oil prices were little changed above $68 a barrel. The dollar gained against the yen.
