German investor sentiment hits 12-month high in February: ZEW

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 16:36

Investor sentiment in Germany rose for the fourth month in a row to reach a 12-month high in February, driven by the feel-good effects of the latest policy moves by the European Central Bank and better-than-expected economic data, a survey found Tuesday.

Delhi poll results to drive markets; Q3 earnings, economic data eyed

Last Updated: Sunday, February 8, 2015, 14:44

Stock markets on Monday would react to exit polls that are predicting an AAP win in the Delhi Assembly elections and trading this week is expected to be volatile, say market experts.

Dollar up in Asia as Fed set to wrap up meeting

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 11:15

The euro -- which hit a more than 11-year low below $1.10 on Monday -- bought $1.1335 and 133.93 yen against $1.1380 and 134.19 yen in New York.

Gold price retains sharp gains; SPDR holdings at six-year low

Last Updated: Monday, December 29, 2014, 13:55

Gold was trading near its highest in nearly a week on Monday, retaining sharp short-covering gains from the previous session, but the metal could be susceptible to losses, given weak investor sentiment and a strong dollar.

Brent drops toward $61 as dollar firms after strong US data

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 24, 2014, 10:19

Brent futures fell toward $61 per barrel on Wednesday, giving up some of the previous session`s gains, as the U.S. dollar held near its highest level in nearly nine years on strong data.

Oil gains as US growth beats expectations

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 24, 2014, 02:23

World oil prices rose Tuesday as strong US economic data sparked a round of buying in the beaten-down commodity.

Oil prices rise on hopes for firm US economic data

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 23, 2014, 13:16

Oil prices edged up in expecttaion of firm US economic data later on Tuesday, with trading thin due to a public holiday in Japan and as traders begin closing their 2014 positions ahead of Christmas and the New Year.

Oil edges higher ahead of fresh US economic data

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 23, 2014, 09:27

Oil prices nudged higher in Asia today on hopes of improved US economy figures, but analysts said gains would be capped with dealers squaring positions for the end of the year.

Sensex falls to 1-1/2 mth low as Rupee, IIP data worry investors

Last Updated: Monday, December 15, 2014, 17:26

BSE Sensex fell by 31 points to close at one-and-a-half month low of 27,319.56 due to continued selling in IT, FMCG, banking and oil stocks amidst disappointing economic data and capital outflows.

Japan economy contracted more than thought in July-September

Last Updated: Monday, December 8, 2014, 09:10

The economy contracted 0.5 percent quarter-on-quarter, worse than the 0.4 percent shrinkage estimated in initial data released three weeks ago.

Asian markets mostly higher at end of strong week

Last Updated: Friday, December 5, 2014, 17:37

Asian markets mostly rose Friday, with the dollar again breaking 120 yen while the euro held onto gains after the European Central Bank shied away from fresh stimulus measures.