World Markets
Asia-Pacific markets slide as the Bank of Japan begins two-day meeting
A pedestrian walks past the Bank of Japan (BoJ) building in central Tokyo on July 28, 2023. Richard A. Brooks | Afp | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets fell across the region on Tuesday as the Bank of Japan kicks off its two-day monetary policy meeting. When the meeting concludes Wednesday, the BOJ is expected to […]
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European markets start the new trading week higher as earnings season continues
LONDON — European markets were higher Monday as investors digest U.S. inflation data and look ahead to another busy week of earnings and central bank meetings. The Stoxx 600 index was up 0.21% by 9:50 a.m. London time, with most sectors and major bourses across the region trading in the green. Oil and gas stocks […]
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Japan’s Nikkei jumps 2% to lead gains in Asia as traders assess U.S. inflation data, await BOJ meeting
Japan’s Mount Fuji seen in the Tokyo’s horizon on January 1, 2011. Kazuhiro Nogi | Afp | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets climbed on Monday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 leading gains in the region after a key U.S. inflation report late last Friday raised hopes for an interest rate cut. The Nikkei rose 2.02%, while the […]
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European stocks head for mixed open as selloff eases; U.S. inflation data due
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as a picture of Vice President Kamala Harris is displayed on a television screen, on July 22, 2024. Spencer Platt | Getty Images LONDON — European markets are heading for a mixed open Friday, as a global stock selloff eases and investors await U.S. […]
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Most Asia-Pacific markets rebound after sell-off as investors assess Tokyo CPI, await U.S. inflation data
Center street shibuya. David Gee | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly rebounded Friday, after Thursday’s sell-off saw some indexes in the region hit their lowest level in months. In Asia, traders assessed July inflation data out of Japan’s capital city of Tokyo, which is widely considered a leading indicator of nationwide trends. Tokyo’s […]
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Japan’s Nikkei drops 3% as Asia-Pacific markets slide, tracking Wall Street sell-off
In a photo taken on November 4, 2019 a subway train crosses a rail bridge over the Han river, before the skyline of the Yeouido business district of Seoul. Ed Jones | Afp | Getty Images Japan’s Nikkei 225 extended its six-day losing streak to plunge 3%, leading losses among Asian indexes as the region […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Nasdaq futures fall as Alphabet, Tesla earnings disappoint
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on July 22, 2024 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they […]
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Asia markets are mixed as traders assess Japan, Aussie business activity data and U.S. tech earnings
An aerial view of the central business district and Sydney Opera House on February 17, 2023. David Gray | Getty Images News | Getty Images Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 0.19%, while the broad-based Topix was down 0.35%. Flash data from the au Jibun Bank showed that the country’s business activity returned to growth. Japan’s composite […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street looks past political uncertainty
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City on July 22, 2024. Timothy A. Clary | AFP | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set for higher open, tracking Wall Street gains
A general view of the Lotte tower amid the the Seoul city skyline and Han river during sunset. Ed Jones | Afp | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets are set to open higher on Tuesday, tracking gains on Wall Street. Futures for Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 stood at 7,956, slightly higher than the index’s last close of 7,931.7. […]
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