Markets snapped its two-day winning rally on Tuesday as concerns over Russia-Ukraine tension dented investor sentiment. Discouraging Germany’s investor confidence data, declining energy stocks and tensions in Iraq also affected yesterday’s session marked by low-volumes. The day’s loss dragged the blue-chip index into the red zone for the year.For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, make sure […]
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market pulled back slightly Tuesday, following two days of gains, as investors focused on the damage that ongoing geopolitical tensions were causing the global economy.Energy stocks were among the biggest decliners, dragged down by lower oil prices.U.S. stock indexes opened modestly higher but turned lower at mid-morning and stayed there for the rest of […]
NEW YORK The U.S. stock market eased in afternoon trading Tuesday following two days of gains. Investors focused on problems in Ukraine and Iraq.Energy stocks were among the biggest decliners, dragged down by lower oil prices.KEEPING SCORE: The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 12 points, or 0.1 percent, to 16,557 as of 1:25 p.m. Eastern time. The Standard & Poor’s […]
Markets ended in the green on Friday as news of Russia terminating its military exercise near its border with Ukraine offset concerns about U.S airstrikes over Iraq. The Dow registered its largest gain in last 4 months on Friday. Friday’s gains helped erode all of the week’s losses as geopolitical tensions and rate hike fears offset upbeat economic and earnings […]
Global stock markets were ripped in both directions today by various headlines and whispers. Early in the morning, equities rallied on news that Russian President Vladimir Putin had met with the presidents of Belarus and Kazakhstan to discuss ways to end the fighting in Ukraine. However, comments from NATO chief Rasmussen indicated that the organization would stand by Ukraine if […]
Benchmarks ended almost unchanged as tensions between Russia and Ukraine tension escalated and two high-profile merger deals failed. These concerns offset positive performance of the consumer staples sector which was banking on Molson Coors Brewing’s robust results. Disappointing news from Italy and Germany also weighed on investor sentiment.For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, make sure to […]
Poland’s Prime Minister increased its rhetoric on Russia’s continued buildup of military forces on the Ukraine border. He suggested that Russia is planning to invade under the guise of a peacekeeping mission to prevent further humanitarian violations, or at least pressure Ukraine’s government into ceasing its offensive in the eastern part of the country. This kept European equities weak overnight […]
Benchmarks settled in the red zone following reports that Russia has increased forces along its border with Ukraine. Investors’ apprehensions about a rate hike following strong economic data also weighed on markets. Dow’s three-digit decline eroded all of Monday’s gains, while fellow benchmarks also lost heavily.For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, make sure to read today’s […]
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Worries over Russian troops amassing near the Ukraine border caused a sharp sell-off in global stock markets on Wednesday.KEEPING SCORE: Germany’s DAX dropped 1.4 percent to 9,064.55 and the FTSE 100 in London shed 1.1 percent to 6,611.92. France’s CAC was down […]
Benchmarks suffered their biggest losses in months on Thursday, following a default by Argentina, and a spike in US labor costs. Concerns about the European economy and Russia-Ukraine crisis also dragged the S&P 500 below a key technical level and the Dow dropped more than 300 points. Both these indices snapped their five-month streak of gains, while Nasdaq ended in […]
