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World stock markets fell Friday amid mounting concerns about the pace of the U.S. economic recovery following a disappointing earnings update from computer maker Dell Inc. Complete Story...
Treasury prices mostly fell Friday, pushing their yields higher. Yields on short-term bills hovered near their lows of the year.
Asia's stock markets mostly retreated Friday following a glum session on Wall Street as evidence of a weak economic recovery continued to pile up. European shares rose.
Treasury prices rose modestly Tuesday as investors balanced positive news from a tame inflation report against increasing supply from corporate and sovereign issues that compete against government debt.
Asia's four-day stock market rally petered out Thursday as investors turned cautious.
Asian markets were mostly lower Friday amid investor uncertainty about the global outlook after Wall Street fell on weak energy demand.
Government bonds were little changed Monday as soaring stock prices chipped away at demand for Treasurys after a successful auction of three-year notes.
Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio thought about the teams in baseball's final four this year — large-market clubs all — and wondered whether there would room for his franchise anytime soon.
Asian markets advanced Friday on the back of Wall Street's rally after upbeat economic figures revived confidence about the state of the U.S. economy.
Federal regulators may establish a consolidated surveillance system for all markets as trading platforms rapidly proliferate and often cater to selected wealthy investors.
Treasury prices fell Monday, pushing their yields higher, as stronger-than-expected reports on manufacturing and housing allay some concerns about the strength of the economic recovery.
European stock markets traded flat on Thursday as investors awaited quarterly growth data from the U.S. later in the day for insight into the state of the world's biggest economy.
Treasury prices fell Monday on an early rally in the stock market, recovering only some of their losses after a strong auction of inflation-protected government debt.
World stock markets fell sharply Thursday as investor optimism was dented by a broker downgrade of U.S. bank Wells Fargo and concerns about future Chinese economic growth.
A sell-off in stocks helped lift Treasury prices Friday as investors worried that consumers won't be able to drive economic growth.
European stock markets rose modestly Friday after another strong finish on Wall Street, with more U.S. earnings reports expected to drive market sentiment later in the day.
Treasury prices tumbled Friday, extending losses touched off the previous day by a disappointing auction of 30-year bonds.
Chinese stocks rallied Friday as traders returned to their desks following a weeklong holiday, when the rest of the world's major markets shot higher amid mounting optimism about the global economic recovery. European markets were mostly unchanged.
Treasurys on Friday gave up some of the previous day's big gains as investors locked in profits and ahead of a big round of auctions next week.
World markets retreated Friday as weaker-than-expected reports about U.S. jobs and manufacturing deepened fears of an anemic recovery in the world's largest economy.
Treasury prices advanced for the fourth straight day Friday, pushing yields lower, as investors pulled out of stocks and moved into safer investments.
Asian stock markets dropped Friday as signs the U.S. housing market was still suffering reinforced concerns about a weak recovery in the world's largest economy.
Obama: We will not go back to the days of reckless behavior and unchecked excess at the heart of this crisis, where too many were motivated only by the appetite for quick kills and bloated bonuses.
Treasury prices rose Thursday, pushing their yields lower, as stocks declined modestly.
Asian markets were mostly lower Friday after setting new highs for the year, with Tokyo shares down almost 1 percent amid news a major Japanese consumer finance firm was unable to pay its debts.
China says yes to free markets, no to free currency regimePresident Barack Obama on his tour to China has approached a very cautious approach. While raising issues of contention between the two nations, he has been subtle in his own right.
Political ramifications of inaction are disastrous. The health of any economy is directly proportional to the ability of its leaders to take actions. Inaction and status quo is a sign of wakened and hesitant.
Investors look to consumer for clues to recoveryInvestors will get some guidance about the economy this week from data issued not by the government, but by big retailers in the form of third-quarter earnings reports.
Dairy farmers killing cows as milk prices sinkAfter burning through $1-million (U.S.) in savings and seeing no end to their losses, dairy farmers Jake and Lori Slegers figured they didn't have much choice – they had to kill the cows.
A Closer Look at Drivers for the Gold Rally | IBT Commodities & FuturesThis is supportive of the view by many, who watch the commodities market that the current gold bull market will take Gold to 2000 and once. I am still waiting to see if my prediction holds true of it falling just shy of 2000 at 1850 an ounce.
After seven-month run, stocks may be in limboInvestors are just not sure where the economy is headed. And so the stock market may be in limbo for a while.
And I am really ticked off this time! (again) I just returned from a trip to the one and only grocery store in my area. The one and only since a competitor closed down last fall ( wonder why) but that's not the reason for this story.
For investors, 'not so bad' might not be enoughWhile investors go into the new week believing the economy is indeed emerging from recession, they still need to see more solid evidence of a rebound.
According to the CIA's 2008 estimates, China is now the wealthiest country in the world, with a staggering $368,200,000,000 in the country's account balance. The United States comes in last in the list of 191 countries, with a shameful -$568,800,000,000.
Consumers likely focus of Wall Street this weekInvestors need to make a decision in the coming days: Should they trust Ben Bernanke's encouraging words about the future, or give in to worries about weak consumer spending?
Markets rise on US recovery hopesWorld stock markets have risen after US central bank chief Ben Bernanke said the world's biggest economy was nearing the start of a recovery.
Berkowitz Dumps American Express - Holdings Reduced 73% The newest Oracle dumps a large percentage of AXP. What's that say?
Wall Street to focus on shoppers this weekNow that housing and even unemployment are showing signs of improvement, Wall Street wants consumers to do their part to heal the economy.
Bail-Out Bonuses at Banks that Got the Most $ from U.s. - $1 Million a Head...Hundreds and Hundreds of HeadsThousands of top traders and bankers on Wall Street were awarded huge bonuses and pay packages last year, even as their employers were battered by the financial crisis. More Articles
FTSE 100 poised to equal record with 11-day gainInvestors will wait with baited breath today to see if the stock market can equal its best-ever run of 11 consecutive days of gains, although some fear the market may be getting ahead of weak conditions in the UK and global economy.
Wall Street looking to extend restarted rallyA stock market that resumed its rally on upbeat earnings reports gets another batch of numbers this week - and must decide whether to keep going or backtrack.
Software stolen from Goldman Sachs could be used to "mainipulate markets in unfair ways."He added that because of the way this software interfaces with the various markets and exchanges, the bank has warned it could be used to "manipulate markets in unfair ways." The FBI in New York said on Tuesday that measures had been taken to prevent code being sent from the serv …
The Great American Bubble Machine---- Matt Taibbi on how Goldman Sachs has engineered every major market manipulation since the Great Depression "If America is circling the drain, Goldman Sachs has found a way to be that drain — an extremely unfortunate loophole in the system of Western democratic capitalism, which never foresaw that in a society governed passively by free markets and free elections, organized greed alw …
Markets Fall After Jobs Report The markets ended the week with a sharp decline, pushed lower by the June jobless report. Just before the usual 4 p.m. close, New York Stock Exchange announced that the trading would be extended 15 minutes because of connectivity problems.
Stock markets feeling the lazy days of summerMarkets have replaced big gains with little change.
Dr Daniel Fine on Cap and TradeI favor carbon Cap & Trade with the condition that offsets are provided. This allows investment in low or no-carbon emissions projects, e.g., reforestation and landfill methane mitigation.
U.S. likely to lose AAA rating: Prechter | Industry Summits | ReutersThis article points out how some economists feel as though it is too late for our economy. The United States may lose its AAA credit rating which would have a negative impact on our economy.
Fresh Data Suggests Recession AbatingThe reports bolstered the argument that the economy's severe recession was close to hitting a bottom, with growth likely to return in the second half of the year. More Articles
The Indian stock markets have been on a roll. And everyone wants to know: What next? Will the market surge +50%? Or will the market lose -50%?
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