Economic Data Led Gains in Europe Stocks
As of February 13, European stock markets rose after the reports on Euro-zone’s industrial production and U.S. retail sales. In addition, some earnings reports also …
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Earnings Lowered Japan Stocks
As of February 13, Nikkei 225 Index fell by 1.04% caused by the worse-than-estimated earnings reports and slightly increasing value of yen against the U.S. …
Read moreDow Saw The Highest Close Level Since October 2007
As of February 12, U.S. stock markets rose slightly on Tuesday provided by the gains in financial and homebuilders’ shares. As a result, S&P 500…
Read moreBarclays PLC and Draghi Led Europe Stocks Higher
As of February 12, European stock markets rose after that the cost-cutting reports from Barclays PLC and that European Central Bank President Mario Draghi…
Read moreNew Monetary Easing Expectations from BOJ Led Japan Stocks Higher
As of February 12, Nikkei 225 Index rose by 1.94% from the following news : 1) A candidate for of Bank of Japan governor said …
Read moreProfit Realizations Lowered U.S. Stocks On Monday
As of February 11, U.S. stock markets fell slightly on Monday as a result of profit realizations, especially in energy, technology and retail shares. S&P …
Read moreOil Firms and Drug Makers Lowered Europe Stocks
As of February 11, European stock markets fell after the negative news from the world’s largest insulin maker Novo Nordisk and oil company Lundin …
Read moreAsian Markets Were Closed
As of February 11, Markets in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea and Malaysia were all closed Monday for the Lunar New Year…
Read morePositive Signs for Global Economy Led U.S. Stocks Higher
As of February 8, U.S. stock markets rose because of better-than-estimated earnings reports, budget agreement in Europe and also that stronger international trade in China …
Read moreIncreasing Optimism for China’s Economy Led Gains in Europe Stocks
As of February 8, European stock markets had gains after the increasing optimism for Chinese economy. Thus FTSE 100, Stoxx 50 and DAX rose …
Read moreChinese Economic Data Led Gains in Most Asian Markets
As of February 8, Nikkei 225 Index fell by 1.80% caused by the declines in technology shares, especially the shares of Sony Corp after it …
Read moreEuropean Markets Were Flat With Draghi’s Explanations
As of February 7, European stock markets were almost flat. The explanations from the European Central Bank President Mario Draghi supported the markets. Draghi said …
Read moreEarnings Concerns Lowered Japanese Stocks
As of February 7, Nikkei 225 Index fell by 0.93% from its highest levels since September 2008. The earnings concerns such as related to the …
Read moreU.S. Stocks Were Almost Flat
As of February 6, U.S. stock markets were flat since increasing worries about Euro-zone debt crisis offset the better-than-estimated earnings reports. While S&P 500 slightly …
Read moreConcerns for Italy Lowered European Markets
As of February 6, European stock markets fell because of the increasing worries for Italy’s political stability. Since the polls showed that Berlusconi’s votes have …
Read moreJapanese Stocks Saw The Highest Closing Since September 2008
As of February 6, Nikkei 225 Index rose 3.77%, reaching 11,463.0 levels which is the highest closing level since September 2008. The following news led …
Read moreEuropean Markets Rebounded After Euro-zone Data and Earnings
As of February 5, European stock markets rose after yesterday’s sharp drop. FTSE 100 and DAX rebounded by 0.58% and 0.35%, reaching to 6,282.76 and …
Read moreEuro Area Concerns Led Asian Markets Lower
As of February 5, Asian markets fell because of increasing concerns about Euro-zone debt crisis. While Nikkei 225 Index and Hang Seng Index in Hong …
Read moreWorries About Europe’s Debt Crisis Led U.S. Stocks Lower
As of February 4, U.S. stock markets fell as a result of worries related to the European debt crisis. Possible political uncertainty in Europe led …
Read moreFears About Possible Political Uncertainty in Spain and Italy Lowered Markets
As of February 4, European stock markets sharply fell because of the following reasons: 1) Decline in Vodafone Group Plc. shares due to the …
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