Wall Street rose for the first time in three days on Thursday as investors bought back into stocks after two days of losses, after reports showed a drop in unemployment claims and a better-than-expected sales performance by Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
The 30-share benchmark sensitivity index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, rallied, Wednesday, to climb 1.30 percent or 202.89 points to end up at 15,790.51 with 17 components rising, boosted by a late run in banking stocks even as Asian markets all around tumbled.
The FTSE 100 share index edged down on Wednesday falling 6.3 points to 5,983.9 (down 0.1 per cent).
China's stocks listed in the United States stock markets and ADR continue to lower Wednesday follow the US stock markets' tumble.
Treasury prices rose on Wednesday as stocks fell and the financial sector showed additional signs of trouble.
U.S. stocks dropped for a second day on Wednesday after United Parcel Service Inc. said shipments are slowing and crude oil topped $111 a barrel raising concerns about the economy.
The prime index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) failed to carry on the upward momentum it had set on Monday, by ending down 1.08 percent or 19.46 points on Tuesday, tracking weak global cues.
Japan stocks dropped Tuesday as investors began to raise fears about global economy and situation of Beijing Olympic. Also some investors sold stocks for profit-taking before earnings season. Many investors expect results of Japan and U.S. companies' quarterly earnings will not be so profitable.
Two-year treasuries rose on Tuesday after released minutes from the Federal Reserve showed policy makers' view that a recession is likely in the first half of the year.
The FTSE 100 share index fell early on Tuesday. At 08:34 on Tuesday the FTSE 100 was down 41.2 points to 5,973.6 (down 0.7 per cent).
U.S. stocks on Tuesday fell the most in seven days after Alcoa Inc.'s earnings fell short of forecasts and Washington Mutual Inc. was forced to slash its dividend in a $7 billion bailout. Washington Mutual led financial shares lower after the largest savings and loan cut its payout by 93 percent and projected a first-quarter loss of $1.1 billion.
Treasuries fell on Monday as investors took on riskier investments on hopes that a deeper economic downturn has been avoided due to policy action by the Federal Reserve.
Japanese stocks rebounded Monday as concerns perpetuated over U.S. economy and the trend of a weaker yen against U.S. dollar persisted.
The FTSE 100 share index rose 55.8 points on Friday to 5,947.1 (up 1 per cent).
Japan stocks declined Friday after 3-day increase as investors sought profit and locked in shares.
U.S. stocks were mixed on Friday after new data reported the biggest unemployment rate climb in five years, causing the market to pare its largest weekly advance since February.
While U.S. housing market was weakening and the stock and foreign currency markets destabilized, there was trend of increasing Japanese corporate bonds issuance for individual investors last year.
The FTSE 100 share index fell 24.6 points to 5,891.3 (down 0.4 per cent) on Thursday.
Japan Stocks continued to increase for a third-straight-day Thursday due to rising material prices and strong U.S. dollars.
U.S. stocks fell on Thursday for a second day after a rise in unemployment claims unexpectedly increased, intensifying concerns about the economy while an industry report said late payments on personal loans rose to a 15-year high.
Treasury note prices fell on Wednesday while yields rose after Fed Chief Ben Bernanke warned of a possible recession in the U.S. economy and a report indicated job growth for U.S. companies.
U.S. stocks gained for a third day Wednesday as investors' mood brighten after Best Buy Co released earning results, and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank will not need to save another financial firm.
Japan stocks recovered 13,000 line for the first time in one month Wednesday due to weakening fears of U.S. economy and a weaker yen.
Asian markets gained on Wednesday with Japanese stocks leading the boost as financials such as Mizuho Financial Group spiked after an equity offer from Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.
The FTSE 100 share index did well on Tuesday, rising 150.5 points to 5,852.6 (up 2.6 per cent).
Japan stocks rebounded Tuesday as investors hunted for bargains at the start of Japan's new fiscal year.
U.S. stocks rallied Tuesday, the first day of the second quarter, after two banks hit by the credit crisis move towards raising cash, and UBS AG disclosed new write-downs totaling around $19 billion, with UBS and Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. offering for sale between them $18 billion in equity.
Treasuries prices rose on Monday as investors looked for refuge in safer investments after a report stated U.S. business activity fell in March and a top government official unveiled a plan to overhaul financial regulation.
The FTSE 100 share index edged up on Monday by 9.2 points to 5,702.1 (up 0.16 per cent).
U.S. stock indexes rose for the first time in four days on Monday, despite big losses for pharmaceutical giant Merck, while lower oil prices improved business activity and a Treasury plan was announced to boost the economy against growing credit losses.
