Euro, equities fall on Italy debt concern

Last Updated: Monday, November 7, 2011, 18:40

The euro and global stocks fell on Monday as political uncertainty in Italy fueled concern the euro zone debt crisis could engulf its third biggest economy, prompting investors to cut exposure to riskier assets.

Greece PM wins Cabinet support for referendum on EU bailout

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 13:21

US stocks tumbled more than 2.5 percent and European shares posted their biggest one-day loss in more than a month on Tuesday.

World stocks at 15-month low on Greek default

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 12:55

European stock index futures fell on Tuesday, after global stocks sank to a 15-month low, as investors shed riskier assets on growing doubts over Greece's ability to avoid default that fueled fears of global financial turmoil and recession.

Global stocks start fourth quarter lower as Greece

Last Updated: Monday, October 3, 2011, 18:05

World stocks kicked off the last quarter of 2011 lower on Monday while the yen and core government bonds rose as concerns grew over the impact a Greek default would have on Europe's banks after Athens admitted it will miss deficit targets.

Global stocks, euro fall; gold gains on Europe worries

Last Updated: Monday, October 3, 2011, 10:57

Asian stocks extended losses, partly dragged lower by a plunge in Hong Kong shares, and the euro fell on Monday on deepening concerns that the euro zone's debt crisis will dampen global growth.

World stocks post worst quarter in 3 years

Last Updated: Saturday, October 1, 2011, 09:11

Global stocks closed their worst quarter in nearly three years on Friday on nagging concerns about the world economy and the lack of a credible solution to Europe's debt crisis.

US stocks falter on uncertainty about Europe debt

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 20:28

Stocks bounced between small gains and losses Tuesday morning as investors weighed Europe's precarious debt situation, a sobering growth outlook and the start of a key Federal Reserve meeting.

World stocks tumble as Greek default fears mount

Last Updated: Monday, September 19, 2011, 18:48

World stocks and the euro fell sharply on Monday as investors feared a messy Greek default within weeks unless Athens implements the austerity measures demanded by its international lenders.

Global stocks, euro gain on ECB move, Greece

Last Updated: Thursday, September 15, 2011, 21:20

Global stocks advanced for a third straight day and the euro gained on Thursday after major central banks moved to boost European bank funding and strong support for Greece by regional leaders eased default fears.

Global stocks fall as Obama plan fails to spark rally

Last Updated: Friday, September 9, 2011, 12:34

European stock index futures fell on Friday, following Asian markets lower, as a USD 447 billion jobs package from US President Barack Obama failed to entice investors back into equities amid concerns that it could be hamstrung by political wrangling.

Euro slips, but global stocks seen up ahead of ECB

Last Updated: Thursday, September 8, 2011, 12:40

The euro slipped and European stock index futures inched up on Thursday ahead of a European Central Bank meeting that is expected to call a halt to its rate tightening cycle to support economies battered by a two-year-old sovereign debt crisis.

Global stocks slide on economic worries

Last Updated: Monday, September 5, 2011, 21:04

Stock markets worldwide tanked Monday, with investors dumping equities amid escalating concerns over health of global economies in the wake of disappointing US labour market data and lingering European debt turmoil.