Asian shares wobble after China rate cut

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 09:05

Asian stocks flip-flopped on Wednesday after China cut interest rates in a bid to restore confidence in its sagging economy, with trading volatile after days of heavy swings across world equities.

China stock plunge hits world stocks, dollar; US stabilizes

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 23:37

World stock markets plunged on Monday, after a near 9 percent dive in China shares and a sharp drop in the dollar and major commodities sent investors rushing for the exits.

Unlike `97, Asian economies expected to bend, not break

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 23:05

The world market turmoil bears ominous similarities to the contagion that laid Asian economies to waste beginning in 1997: pressure on regional currencies, a worsening trade outlook and slowing growth.

Great fall of China sinks world stocks, dollar tumbles

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 19:32

Alarm bells rang across world markets on Monday as a near 9 percent dive in China shares and a sharp drop in the dollar and major commodities panicked investors.

RIL, HDFC Bank, DRL in Barclays' global stock picks

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 21:32

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), HDFC Bank and Dr Reddy's Laboratories are the only three Indian firms to figure in Barclays' top 111 stock picks from across the world for 2015.

Asian shares and euro slip as Greece fails to reach debt deal

Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2015, 13:19

The euro slipped about 0.6 percent on the day to $1.1197, and was down 0.5 percent against the yen at 138.27."With no deal in sight, expectations for default and exit are likely to rise sharply in the days ahead," said Elsa Lignos senior currency strategist at RBC.

Global stock markets halt selloff; Greece hopes lift Wall Street

Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015, 08:53

US and European shares rebounded after several down days on Wednesday on hopes for progress around an expected meeting between Greek, German and French leaders on Greece`s debt crisis, while oil rose for a second day.

Global stocks gain as oil rises; euro up Vs Swiss franc

Last Updated: Friday, February 6, 2015, 04:25

Stock markets around the world mostly rose on Thursday as crude oil rebounded, although caution remained following the European Central Bank`s surprise decision to strike Greek bonds off its list of accepted collateral.

Global stocks slip as anti-austerity party wins Greek election

Last Updated: Monday, January 26, 2015, 10:53

Both US stock futures and Japan's Nikkei fell 0.6 percent on heightened concerns the Greek election results could lead to renewed instability in Europe.

Global stocks and dollar rise after Fed, euro near nine-year low

Last Updated: Thursday, January 8, 2015, 15:58

The dollar hit a new nine-year high and stocks worldwide headed for their first back-to-back rise of the year on Thursday, as a confident sounding Federal Reserve added to hopes of aggressive new stimulus this month from the European Central Bank.

Global stocks in `Santa rally` after US Fed meeting

Last Updated: Friday, December 19, 2014, 00:21

Global stock markets surged in a "Santa Claus rally" on Thursday as dealers welcomed the outcome of the US Federal Reserve meeting which signalled an interest rate increase was not imminent.

Asian stocks mostly lower as oil hits new troughs

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 16, 2014, 12:44

The dollar and euro edged lower against the yen after losing pace Monday due to the uncertainty created by weak crude prices, which have increased pressure on Russia`s economy and spooked investors.