US stocks lose ground on poor employment, durable goods data; Greece continues to weigh on Europe
26 February 2010
US, European stock move higher as interest rate concerns are deflated by the Fed
25 February 2010
Stocks retreat at US consumer confidence unexpectedly falls
24 February 2010
Stocks deliver a muted performance while recent macro-driven concerns dissipate
23 February 2010
Week ahead: Inflation jobs and productivity the key scorecardsof the week while US central bankers sell the recovery story
22 February 2010
Stocks move higher on stronger industrial production; dollar jumps as the Fed commences tightening action
19 February 2010
Stocks move higher on positive economic sentiment and evidence of earnings momentum
18 February 2010
US stocks rally on stronger earnings and relief in Europe, while Greece says thanks but no thanks
17 February 2010
US, Asia and Greece closed - global markets focused on economic outlook for Europe, stocks rose lead by financials and mining sectors
16 February 2010
Week ahead: Industrial output and inflation the focus this week, Asia takes a break while Euro sovereign risks remain
15 February 2010
Stocks in the US recover as EU shows a firm hand; China supports the resources sector
12 February 2010
US stocks tread water while Europe mulls over a Greece solution; China pushes Asian markets higher
11 February 2010
Stocks in the US experience a relief rally on speculation of a Greece debt rescue; oil and metals move higher
10 February 2010
Stocks in the US weaken as financials suffer from potential euro sovereign debt problems; Europe says its overdone
09 February 2010
Week ahead: Economic growth assessment to happen amid mixed signals, sovereign debt and currency woes
08 February 2010
US unemployment threatens the global recovery and commodities tumble - not a good day for global stocks
05 February 2010
Stocks move higher on US earnings, higher metals process pushes Europe, Australia higher
03 February 2010
Stocks rise over 1% on improvements in manufacturing in US and Europe
02 February 2010
Week ahead: US earnings to take the spotlight; interest rate decisions in Europe and Australia and Asia's export performance could weigh down the dollar
01 February 2010
US stocks fall again as earnings and economy concerns linger, Asian markets rebound while Greece damages the Euro
29 January 2010
US stocks gain as the Fed calms nerves, commodities and China lead European and Asia markets lower
28 January 2010
US stocks end a mixed day, the UK exits recession while Asia falls on China's tightening
27 January 2010
Stocks in the US recover after ''its not that bad'' sentiments return, Europe lower on corporates while China leads Asia lower
26 January 2010
Week ahead: Plans to ban 'bad' bank business squarely in focus; key sentiment readings from Europe and production data from Asia
25 January 2010
US financials sold down as Obama signals change is on the way, Europe follows the US while China's GDP signals tighter credit
22 January 2010
Global stock markets experience sell-off on China moves to tighten credit, commodities fall while US dollar rallies
21 January 2010
US and European stocks move ahead, spurred by earnings recoveries. Asia likely to recover Tuesday's losses
20 January 2010
Stocks in Europe move higher while the US takes a break, Asia likely to follow the lead from London
19 January 2010
China latest economic scorecard to be revealed, while the US scores its corporates on earnings and credibility
18 January 2010
US stocks move higher on optimism in corporate earnings, Asia pushes higher as metals prices, Australian employment numbers rise
15 January 2010
US stocks move higher as economy gains momentum, Asian markets fall as China applies the brakes
14 January 2010
Stocks sold down as earnings woes, bank regulation and China's suprise move hits sentiment
13 January 2010
Stocks move higher on strong trade data from China and the start of the fourth-quarter earnings season
12 January 2010
China to jump-start the markets this week after data in the US stalled the recovery engine
11 January 2010
Stocks trade higher in the US despite mixed forces of positive retail sales and warnings from the monetary authorities
08 January 2010
Stocks end the session broadly unchanged despite moves in both directions as economic readings leave conviction idle
07 January 2010
Stocks in the US take a breather as US dollar, house prices remain under pressure
06 January 2010
New Year, new decade optimism fuels share prices as signs of coordinated recovery emerge
05 January 2010
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05 January 2010
2010 starts with a deluge of economic data, likely to set the tone for the months ahead
04 January 2010
Stocks continue to run on improving expectations of recovery despite lighter volumes
23 December 2009
US, European stocks rise on growing expectations of recovery; US dollar, gold and bonds fall
22 December 2009
Week ahead: Gross Domestic Product the key to sentiment as investors do risk exposures in favour of hard currency
21 December 2009
Global stocks fall as sentiment turns against risky assests; gold price, commodities hit as investors switch to the dollar
18 December 2009
US stocks end the session flat as the fed paints a mixed picture on economy; European and Japanese banks to obtain reprieve on controls
17 December 2009
US stocks fall as speculation over the end of stimulus and rising inflation enters the fore; US dollar, oil strengthens
16 December 2009
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17 December 2009
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10 December 2009
US stocks rise through a mixed session of gains and losses; European financials climb as Dubai gets bailed out
15 December 2009
Week ahead: Major economies continue to gain momentum; conflict between economic output and employment to continue in Europe and the US
14 December 2009
US stocks rise amid improving labour market conditions; European financials stronger while Japan's yen continues to hurt shares
11 December 2009
US stocks stay in positive territory while sovereign credit ratings concerns and weaker commodities push Asian and European shares lower
10 December 2009
US stocks fall on weak results from corporates, sovereign credit ratings concerns; traders exit gold and push commodities lower
09 December 2009
US stocks decline on comments of slow recovery; dollar rises while commodities and gold are sent lower
08 December 2009
Week ahead: Stronger industrial output expected in the Euro-zone, while Australia and China are in the driving seat of Asian sentiment
07 December 2009
US stocks decline as productivity, jobs woes hit sentiment; European indices mixed while Japan leads the world
04 December 2009
US stocks advance on improving economic recovery picture; gold and other metals push Asian and European indices higher
03 December 2009
Global share markets rally as Dubai World beings refinancing discussions
02 December 2009
US stocks push higher as Dubai concerns ease; Europe's financials decline
01 December 2009
Week ahead: Dubai and US in the picture
30 November 2009
Global stocks down sharply as the Middle East grabs the spotlight
27 November 2009
US stocks rise to 13-month high on light pre-Thanksgiving volumes
26 November 2009
Stocks lower on global growth concerns
25 November 2009
Global stocks rally spurred by strong US housing data; growth expectations and commodities push Europe and Asia higher
24 November 2009
Week ahead: Housing data the key focus in the US, forward looking indicators to provide guidance in Europe while Asia's battle with the weak dollar continues
23 November 2009
US stocks extend their decline on earnings downgrades, pushing defensives and treasuries higher; Europe and Asia mostly lower
20 November 2009
Stocks trade within a tight range as weaker US housing data, earnings downgrades hurts sentiment
19 November 2009
Stocks in the US fall on lower industrial production and negative outlooks from retailers; Europe lower on commodities and US weakness
18 November 2009
Global stocks record strong rises as APEC vows to keep up stimulus efforts; Gold hits record high and commodities rise on US dollar falls
17 November 2009
Week ahead: US retail sales, industrial output and home construction data out this week while Europe macro indicators provide a new score card on its recovery
16 November 2009
US stocks falter on fall in energy demand sending dollar higher; Europe delivers a mixed performance while Asia trades lower
13 November 2009
US stocks rise on China's continuing recovery; gold hits another record and commodities give rise to Asia and Europe
12 November 2009
Us stocks settle after strong gains in recent days; earnings and sentiment data from Europe pushes the region lower while Asia rises on commodities and exports strength
11 November 2009
Stocks rally as G-20 keeps foot on the stimulus pedal while economic data from Europe pleases markets
10 November 2009
Week ahead: Focus on data from Europe and Asia leaves little or no catalysts for major moves in the US this week leaving the dollar and Gold to take centre stage
09 November 2009
The Dow rallies back above 10,000 on stronger employment data; Europe maintains gains as central banks leave rates on hold
06 November 2009
US stocks rise, then fall as Fed keeps rates on hold for an extended period; European and Asian markets rebound
05 November 2009
US stocks gain on Buffett's suprise mega acquisition; Europe falls on further weak earnings and UK government bailouts
04 November 2009
US and European stocks end the day in positive territory supported by favourable data; Asia likely to recover
03 November 2009
Week ahead: Focus shifts from earnings reports to economic recovery sustainability; central banks to deliver guidance through policy settings
02 November 2009
US markets rally after GDP suprises; Europe follows with positive earnings and Asia set to rebound today
30 October 2009
US markets erase gains for October as economic pessimism takes hold; talk of market correction spooks investors
29 October 2009
Stocks in the US continue to push lower amid declining sentiment, Asia and Europe react accordingly
28 October 2009
US stocks rally, then fall as financials drive market lower, spooked by the forced split up of ING Group and the removal of government lifelines
27 October 2009
Week ahead: Earnings reports broaden into Europe, key economic data from major markets to improve clarity on recovery profile
26 October 2009
US stocks rise again on positive earnings, despite weaker labour market data; strong GDP in China pushes Europe and Asia lower
23 October 2009
US stocks dip in the final hour on an earnings downgrade, taking back the lead offered to Europe; Asian markets headed lower
22 October 2009
US stocks weaken as earnings season continues; economic data suggests recovery unravelling, pushing Europe lower
21 October 2009
Dow pushes back above 10,000 as earnings appease investors; Europe rallies with Asia set to catch up today
20 October 2009
Week ahead: US third quarter earnings continues; key macro data points for China and conditions in housing market to occupy investors
19 October 2009
US financials disappoint but oil surge pushes index higher; Europe gives back some gains while Asia holds firm
16 October 2009
Dow stocks rally beyond 10,000 points as earnings suprise; Europe and Asia follow the lead while the dollar finds support
15 October 2009
US and European stocks weaken on earnings and sentiment; Asia's auto sector drives markets forward
14 October 2009
US stocks edge higher as optimism continues; Europe joins the rally and Asia travels in both directions
13 October 2009
Week ahead: US third quarter earnings season in full flight; sentiment indicators for Australia and Europe to confirm recovery on track
12 October 2009
US stocks rise spurring gains in other markets; US dollar falls to fresh lows while ECB & BoE keep rates on hold
09 October 2009
US stocks ride through volatility; Alcoa suprises market while commodities remain firm
08 October 2009
US stocks advance; gold reaches new highs as the dollar languishes; Australia's RBA sets the growth tone
07 October 2009
US stocks move higher as evidence of recovery grows; Asia likely to follow the strong lead
06 October 2009
US stocks sell-off late in the session as manufacturing, unemployment hits sentiment
02 October 2009
US stocks close the quarter on a weaker note; Europe follows suit while Asia proves resilient
01 October 2009
Stocks in the US experience a choppy ride; US dollar edges higher while sentiment falters
30 September 2009
US stocks rally on renewed M&A activity; Europe follows the positive momentum while Asia lags
29 September 2009
Week ahead: Quarterly national accounts releases in Europe and Asia; focus on sentiment indicators in the US
28 September 2009
Stocks fall on poor data, stimulus worries; commodities follow stocks lower to elevate the US dollar
25 September 2009
US Federal Reserve signals confidence in recovery; market fails to agree
24 September 2009
Stocks, commodities move higher as economic recovery story gathers pace
23 September 2009
Stocks weaken as market optimism fades; higher US$ pushes commodities lower
22 September 2009
Week ahead: Further readings on the state of the US economy, pricing and production data releases for Europe and Asia
21 September 2009
Stocks in the US take a breather; Europe and Asia remains firm
18 September 2009
Stocks and commodities push higher as recovery theme succumbs to the growth story
17 September 2009
Strong US economic data, recession is over and the buying continues
16 September 2009
Emerging US/China trade row fails to dent further gains
15 September 2009
Week ahead: Further readings on the state of the US economy, BoJ rate decision and economic data releases for Europe
14 September 2009
Stocks continue to rise across the US and Asia while Europe takes a breather
11 September 2009
US stocks continue to advance, despite currency weakness
10 September 2009
Global markets higher as gold pushes $1,000
09 September 2009
Europe up on Cadbury deal; Shanghai extends rally
08 September 2009
Week ahead: US consumer confidence, BoE rate decision and Chinese industrial production
07 September 2009
Retail data lifts Wall Street
04 September 2009
Investors cautious ahead of more jobs data; Wall Street moderately lower
03 September 2009
Fear returns; S&P drops 2.2%
02 September 2009
Equities slip as Shanghai falls nearly 7%
01 September 2009
Week ahead: US manufacturing improves but job losses mount...
31 August 2009
Wall Street holds on to gains
28 August 2009
Wall Street closes slightly higher
27 August 2009
US housing, confidence data point to recovery; Renomination of Bernanke lifts mood
26 August 2009
Stocks take a breather after four-day rally
25 August 2009
Week ahead: More signs of recovery likely
24 August 2009
Afternoon surge puts US markets close to highs
21 August 2009
Wall Street gains despite China drop
20 August 2009
Retailers help US stocks recover; Shanghai stabilises
19 August 2009
Week ahead: US housing data, Germany's ZEW and Japan's 2Q GDP
17 August 2009
Markets rise again, boosted by stronger than expected European growth
14 August 2009
US markets bounce back after Fed says economy stabilising
13 August 2009
A tough day for financials
12 August 2009
Wall Street dips after four-week rally
11 August 2009
Week ahead: FOMC meeting, euro zone GDP and Chinese trade figures
10 August 2009
Investors cautious ahead of jobless numbers
07 August 2009
US markets take breather amid more moderate economic news
06 August 2009
US markets edge up as financials stage a late rally
05 August 2009
New highs for US indices; S&P 500 exceeds 1,000, Nasdaq above 2,000
04 August 2009
Earnings boost markets; Investors set sights on GDP
31 July 2009
Wall Street jittery on China lending concerns and weak economic data
30 July 2009
Flagging consumer confidence weighs on Wall Street
29 July 2009
Wall Street edges higher on stronger financials
28 July 2009
Dow advances above 9,000 to its highest point this year
24 July 2009
Nasdaq the lone advancer as financials weighed on broader market
23 July 2009
Wall Street climbs but gains limited
22 July 2009
US stocks extend gains; Nasdaq up for ninth day
21 July 2009
Week ahead: Thin on the data front but deluge of earnings continue
20 July 2009
US rally stretches to four days
17 July 2009
Intel results add optimism; US stocks advance
16 July 2009
US stocks up on retail sales and stronger-than-expected Goldman results
15 July 2009
US stocks start week higher
14 July 2009
Week ahead: Earnings in full swing and a slew of US economic data
13 July 2009
Investors cautious ahead of earnings; Alcoa posts third quarterly loss, but tops forecast
09 July 2009
US services decline slows but investors still nervous
07 July 2009
Aloca kick starts 2Q earnings; Central banks discuss rates in England and Asia
06 July 2009
Oil remains above $70, markets continue to rally
30 June 2009
Bernanke testimony boosts Wall Street
26 June 2009
S&P, Nasdaq finish higher while the Dow's down for forth day
25 June 2009
World Banks says the global economy is not quite ready
23 June 2009
Focus this week: Are US consumers spending?
22 June 2009
Green shoots becoming green branches
19 June 2009
Nasdaq rises but Dow and S&P end in the red
18 June 2009
US housing and manufacturing data in focus; World Economic Forum on East Asia takes place in Seoul
16 June 2009
Wall Street stages late rebound to end flat
09 June 2009
US stocks slip over job losses
04 June 2009
Pending home sales provide another sign of stabilisation; Wall Street gains
03 June 2009
Shares start June on upbeat note
02 June 2009
US jobs, ECB rates and Geithner visists China
01 June 2009
Markets bounce back on better bond auction, higher oil price; GM likely to file for bankruptcy protection 1 June
29 May 2009
Borrowing concerns set Wall Street back
28 May 2009
Wall street gains on confidence data
27 May 2009
Germany's IFO lags expectations; North Korea nuclear-test impact on stocks limited
26 May 2009
Another round of housing data; Possible GM bankruptcy
25 May 2009
US stocks retreat again; AAA rating at risk?
22 May 2009
US stocks retreat on Fed outlook
21 May 2009
US housing starts at record lows
20 May 2009
Housing starts in the US and manufacturing in Europe likely to move markets
18 May 2009
Depressed retail figures drag Wall Street lower
14 May 2009
Most US stocks fall on more capital raisings; US posts its first April deficit in 26 years
13 May 2009
US shares retreat; Big US banks plan to sell stocks to repay government
12 May 2009
Earnings results in focus
11 May 2009
Stocks pull back, bonds off
08 May 2009
Banks not so stressed; US stocks advance
07 May 2009
US stocks take a breather ahead of stress test results; Bernanke upbeat on recovery
06 May 2009
US stocks rebound as companies top forecasts and Fed gives out hope
30 April 2009
US markets down as bank woes offset a surge in consumer confidence
29 April 2009
Swine flu sends Wall Street lower
28 April 2009