European Stocks Rise On ECB Stimulus Expectation
Most of the European markets rose Wednesday amid optimism among investors that the European Central Bank would announce bold stimulus measures to rejuvenate the economy and regain growth momentum.
Asian Stocks Fall On Weak China Data
Most of the Asian markets fell Wednesday amid increasing concerns over the slowdown in economic growth in China as the country's manufacturing activity grew at a slower pace in July compared to that in the previous month.
Asian Shares Fall As Stimulus Hopes Fade; Eyes On China PMI
Asian shares fell Wednesday after four days of gains, as expectations of stimulus action this week by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank fade, and following signs of deepening Asian economic stress.
With Euro Zone Joblessness Sky High, Its Survival Is At Risk: Analyst
The number of unemployed people across all 17 euro zone countries soared 11.2 percent to 17.8 million in June -- up 1 percentage point from the year before, Eurostat, the European Union's statistical agency, reported Tuesday. Euro zone unemployment among people younger than 25 rose to 22.4 percent.
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European Stocks Rise On Stimulus Hopes
Most European markets rose Monday amid expectations that the European Central Bank would announce stimulus measures to rejuvenate the euro zone economy.
Asian Stocks Gain On Stimulus Expectations
Most of the Asian markets rose Monday as investor confidence was lifted by the hope that the central bank around the globe would announce stimulus measures to regain the economic growth momentum.
Mario Draghi's Comments Lift Asian Stock Markets; Samsung Rallys On Record Profit
Asian stock markets rallied Friday as comments from European Central Bank (ECB) president raised hopes for further central bank action in Europe to alleviate the sovereign debt crisis.
Stimulus Measure Speculations Buoy US Stock Futures
U.S. stock index futures point to a higher opening Friday following expectation among investors that central banks around the world will announce stimulus measures to regain the economic growth momentum.
European Markets Gain On Stimulus Hopes
Most European markets rose Friday amid hopes of stimulus measures to boost the economy after the European Central Bank promised to take steps to protect the euro.
Asian Markets Rise On Draghi’s Comments
Asian markets rose Friday as investor sentiment turned positive following the promise from European Central Bank to take necessary steps to save the euro zone from collapsing.
Worsening Euro Zone Crisis Drag US Stock Futures
The U.S. stock index futures pointed to a lower opening Wednesday as investor confidence continued to be dragged down with no resolution to the euro zone crisis visible on the horizon.
What Will Central Banks Do Next Week?
By taking policy rates to close to 0 percent and pushing deposit rates below zero, the move by Denmark may have opened the window for the ECB to take action at their meeting next week.
Greece Can't Pay Its Debts: 'Troika'
Greece is not likely to be able to pay its debts, meaning the twice bailed-out member of the euro zone will have to restructure about $240 billion of sovereign debt, European Union officials told Reuters on Tuesday.
US Stock Futures Signal Flat Open Amid Euro Zone Concerns
U.S. stock index futures point to a flat opening Tuesday as investor sentiment continue to be affected by the mounting borrowing costs faced by Spain and worsening economic condition of Greece.
European Stocks Push High But Economic Fears Continue
Most European markets rose Tuesday but investors remained watchful amid continuing concerns of the deepening economic conditions in the euro zone.
Troika To Review Greece's Austerity Progress
Representatives of the creditors that are keeping Greece economically afloat are set to arrive in Athens Tuesday to appraise Greece's slow progress in implementing austerity measures required for it to continue to receive bailout money.
Asian Stocks Tumble On Spanish Fears, China Slowdown
Asian stock markets slumped Monday as renewed concerns over the euro zone debt crisis and worries about the Chinese economic slowdown dented investor sentiment.
Euro Zone Woes Drag Down US Stock Futures
U.S. stock index futures point to a lower opening Monday as investor confidence became weak following concerns about the deepening debt crisis condition in the euro zone.
Crude Oil Futures Plunge On Euro Zone Fears
Crude oil futures plunged Monday as renewed concerns over the euro zone debt crisis weighed on the financial markets and commodities.
Asian Markets Fall On Euro Zone Concerns
Asian markets fell Monday following the revival of the investor concerns about the deepening debt burden faced by the euro zone and worsening global economic growth.
Greeks Say They Have Identified Huge Cutbacks (Details To Follow)
Pressed by foreign creditors to produce 11.5 billion euros in spending cuts in 2013 and 2014, Greek leaders said Wednesday they had identified areas that could be trimmed.
Searching For Yield In A Zero-Rate Environment
High nominal and real interest rates can be found in the Latin American short-term fixed income markets
IMF Cuts 2013 Global Growth Forecast On Euro Zone Concerns
The International Monetary Fund on Monday cut its global growth forecast in 2013 in response to Europe's sovereign debt crisis.
Spanish Banks Could Get First Funds In $120 Billion Bailout This Month
One of the euro zone's two bailout funds could begin disbursing monies to Spain at the end of this month in a €100 billion ($120 billion) rescue of the country's embattled banks, according to an article by the Associated Press based on a story in the German newsweekly Der Spiegel on Saturday.
Euro's Falling Value: A Solution To The Crisis, Or A Symptom?
A declining currency value could be a boon for Europe and a final solution to the ongoing crisis, economists say.
Fed Economist Warned Of Massive LIBOR Fraud in '08 Didn't Know What LIBOR Is
Emails and phone communications released by the Federal Reserve on Friday show that an economist with the central bank who was told as August 2007 that one of the world's most important interest rates was being manipulated did not understand that rate.
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