© Reuters. Investing.com – Asian markets were mixed in morning trade on Thursday following the release of disappointing economic data across the region. The Shanghai Composite inched up 0.1% by 10:47 PM ET (02:47 GMT), while the gained 0.4% as investors shrugged off data that showed China’s economy slowed furtherRead More →
(Reuters) – European shares retreated from four-year highs on Wednesday, as a highly anticipated speech by U.S. President Donald Trump gave no new clues on the progress of a trade deal with China, and as anti-government protests in Hong Kong raged on, denting sentiment. The pan-European STOXX 600 index ()Read More →
Asian markets were mixed in early trading Thursday, following disappointing economic data from China and another interest-rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve, which suggested no more would come for a while. Speaking after the Fed’s two-day meeting, Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday it would take a “material change” toRead More →
Stocks in Asia were mostly higher early Wednesday, with Australian equities leading the way despite data showing consumer confidence weakening on the continent. Japan’s Nikkei was a laggard in the region, dropping 0..1%. Australian consumer sentiment weakened despite interest rate cuts and tax relief with the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index ofRead More →
The U.S. market for high-yield corporate bonds followed stocks higher on Friday after a disappointing jobs report bolstered hopes that more economic stimulus could be on the way. The number of new jobs created in May reached only 75,000, well below expectations for a gain of 185,000 predicted by economists.Read More →
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The German share price index DAX graph at the stock exchange in Frankfurt (Reuters) – European shares fell on Wednesday after a rebound the day before as a softer tone from U.S. President Donald Trump calmed investor worries over worsening trade relations between China and theRead More →
If you think municipal bonds are having a great year, wait until after tax season. That’s the opinion from bullish market participants who say municipal debt will see continued interest from wealthy households drawn to tax-free income, once many take a look at their tax bills. Analysts say the cutbackRead More →
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Wednesday after a modestly high finish on Wall Street that extended the market’s gains into a fourth week. The Nikkei 225 index NIK, +0.43% rose 0.3% despite news that Japan’s exports sank 8.4% in January from a year earlier, far more thanRead More →
Asian markets were mixed on Friday as trade talks ended in Washington with no deal but the promise of a second meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Gains were limited by a private survey showing that Chinese manufacturing slowed to the lowest level in almostRead More →
