World stock markets lurch downward as sharp falls in China raise worries in EuropeLONDON — World stocks sank Wednesday, with European indexes spooked by a 5 percent drop in China that strengthened fears stocks have become overpriced after this year’s powerful rally. World stock markets lurch downward as investors take profits from rally; China dives 4.3 pctHONG KONG — World stocks lurched lower Wednesday, with Shanghai’s index tumbling as much as 5 percent, as this year’s powerful rally started to peter out amid concerns the markets were overheating. Asian markets fall sharply as investors take profits from rally; Shanghai dives 4.3 percentHONG KONG — Most Asian stock markets dropped sharply Wednesday, with Shanghai’s index tumbling as much as 5 percent, amid concerns the recent rally was petering out. Asian stock markets mostly higher in cautious trade, but Shanghai shares fall modestlyHONG KONG — Most Asian stock markets drifted higher Wednesday, but many investors held back for clues to whether the recent rally would resume or continue to peter out. World markets recover poise after big sell-off; Wall Street set for modest recoveryLONDON — European stock markets bounced back Monday, helped by some upbeat German economic data, a day after a deep sell-off around the world sent major indexes back down to levels from the beginning of August. Asian stock markets mixed and Europe higher after sell-off; Shanghai rebounds over 1 pctHONG KONG — Asian stock markets were mixed during a volatile session Tuesday a day after selling off amid deep-set worries about the pace of economic recovery. European shares opened higher. Asian stock markets trade mixed in volatile session; Shanghai rebounds nearly 2 percentHONG KONG — Asian stock markets were mixed during a volatile session Tuesday a day after selling off amid deep-set worries about the pace of economic recovery. Asia stocks extend sell-off as investors unable to shake recovery worries; Shanghai down 1 pctHONG KONG — Most Asian stock markets veered lower a second day Tuesday, extending a worldwide sell-off amid continuing fears about the pace of economic recovery. World stocks, oil prices slide on US consumer worries despite Japanese growthLONDON — World stock markets and oil prices fell sharply Monday as worries about U.S. consumer spending reined in hopes for a quick global economic recovery — causing investors to look past the news that Japan has climbed out of recession. World stocks, oil prices tumble on US consumer worries despite Japanese growthLONDON — World stock markets and oil prices slid Monday as worries about the consumer outlook in the U.S. reined in hopes about the pace of any global economic recovery — despite the news that Japan has climbed out of recession. World stocks tumble as US consumer fears eclipse Japan growth; Shanghai dives nearly 6 pctHONG KONG — World stocks tumbled Monday as signs of weak U.S. consumer confidence aggravated doubts in the recovery’s strength, overshadowing news that Japan’s economy climbed out of its recession last quarter. Asian stocks tumble as US consumer fears eclipse Japanese growth; Tokyo slides nearly 3 pctHONG KONG — Asian stocks fell sharply Monday as signs of weak U.S. consumer confidence aggravated doubts in the recovery’s strength, overshadowing news that Japan’s economy climbed out of its recession last quarter. Asian markets mixed amid new signs the world economy emerging from deep recessionBANGKOK — Most major Asian markets advanced Friday with commodity stocks rising amid more signs the world economy is emerging from a deep recession. European shares traded higher. Asian markets gains amid new signs the world economy emerging from deep recessionBANGKOK — Most major Asian markets advanced Friday with commodity stocks rising amid more signs the world economy is emerging from a deep recession. European shares traded higher. European stocks pare gains after downbeat US data prompts early Wall Street reverseLONDON — European stock markets trimmed gains Thursday as Wall Street opened lower after disappointing U.S. retail sales data reined in optimism about the speed of recovery in the world’s largest economy. World markets shoot higher after Fed signals waning US recession; Hong Kong jumps 2 percentHONG KONG — World stock markets shot higher Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve said the world’s largest economy appeared to be “leveling out” from its worst recession in decades. Asian stock markets rebound after Fed signals waning US recession; Nikkei up 1 percentHONG KONG — Asian stocks rebounded Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve said the world’s largest economy appeared to be “leveling out” from its worst recession in decades. Asian markets tumble on China data rethink, Wall Street’s big overnight lossesSHANGHAI — Asian markets tumbled Wednesday with Chinese shares falling nearly 5 percent on renewed jitters over the economic outlook after Wall Street suffered its biggest loss in five weeks. European markets were mixed. Asian markets fall, tracking Wall Street overnight losses, as investors cash in recent gainsSHANGHAI — Asian markets fell back Wednesday on renewed jitters over the economic outlook after Wall Street overnight suffered its biggest loss in five weeks. European, US stocks dip as Federal Reserve starts two-day policy meetingLONDON — European and U.S. stock markets fell Tuesday as the Federal Reserve started its two-day policy meeting that could offer more clues to how the world’s largest economy is faring. European stocks dip as Wall Street futures falter in light trading volumesLONDON — European stock markets mostly fell Tuesday in very light trading volumes and ahead of an expected lower opening in the U.S., where the U.S. Federal Reserve started its two-day policy meeting. World markets up modestly as focus turns to Fed, US retailing earningsLONDON — World markets rose modestly Tuesday as investors awaited the outcome of the latest U.S. Federal Reserve policy meeting and signs of a pickup in corporate dealmaking reinforced views that the global economy is recovering. Asian markets higher as China shows signs of stimulus-led growth; European markets riseHONG KONG — Major Asian markets inched higher Tuesday amid signs China’s stimulus measures were helping shield its economy from the global slump and as governments issued cautious outlooks about the recovery. European markets also rose. Asian stock markets higher as China shows signs of stimulus-led growthHONG KONG — Major Asian markets inched higher Tuesday amid signs China’s stimulus measures were helping shield its economy from the global slump and as governments issued cautious outlooks about the recovery. European, US stocks drift lower on modest pullback; Asian stocks up on US jobs dataLONDON —European and U.S. stock markets slipped Monday as investors took a breather after ending last week on a positive note due to better than anticipated U.S. jobs data. European stocks drift down ahead of expected subdued US open; Asian stocks up on US jobs dataLONDON —European stock markets and Wall Street futures fell modestly Monday as investors took a breather after ending last week on a positive note due to better than anticipated U.S. jobs data. European stocks down as investors take a breather; Asian markets advance after US jobs dataLONDON —European stock markets fell modestly Monday as investors took a breather after ending last week on a positive note due to better than anticipated U.S. jobs data. The figures helped Asian markets advance strongly earlier. Asian markets gain as US job report, Japan business spending kindle recovery hopesHONG KONG —Asian stock markets were mostly higher Monday as better-than-expected news about U.S. job losses and Japan’s business spending kindled hopes the world’s two largest economies were recovering. European markets fell. European, US markets jump on July jobs report; RBS plummets on earns and outlookLONDON — European and U.S. markets surged Friday after a better-than-expected American jobs report raised hopes that the recession in the world’s largest economy is finally ending. European stocks, US futures turn around after US jobs report, financials down on RBS earnsLONDON — European markets reversed losses and Wall Street was set to open solidly higher Friday after U.S. data showed July job losses were sharply less than anticipated and the unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped. |