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Global Markets Take A Breather After Consecutive Days Of Gains
Thursday, November 12, 2020 - 3:59am | 530Major markets across the globe closed lower or are trading in red, as traders book profits after consecutive days of the market rally. The Dow futures are trading lower by 0.73%, and the S&P 500 futures are down by 0.64% on the last check Thursday. WTI crude futures are up 0.46% to $41.64...
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Global Markets Today: Nikkei Surges To 3-Decade High
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 - 4:44am | 599Global markets have continued the positive trend on Wednesday, taking cues from the U.S. indices. The Dow futures are up 0.37%, and the S&P 500 futures have gained 0.33% in early Wednesday's trade on the last check. WTI crude futures are up 2.3% to $42.32, while gold futures are down...
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Global Markets Continue The Positive Trend After Monday's Massive Gains, Dollar Weakens
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - 3:53am | 607Markets across the globe continue to show optimism on Tuesday after clocking substantial gains on Monday on Joe Biden's victory and positive news from Pfizer Inc's (NYSE: PFE) on its COVID-19 vaccine candidate. The Dow futures are trading higher by 0.32%, and the S...
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Global Markets Cheer Joe Biden's Victory
Monday, November 9, 2020 - 4:13am | 541Shares have staged a big market rally globally on Monday as investors cheer President-elect Joe Biden's victory, hoping for election-driven market uncertainty to fade. Major U.S. futures have also advanced in Monday's early trade, with the Dow futures up 1.34%, S&P 500 futures up 1...
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Global Markets Continue The Positive Trend As Biden Inches Closer To A Win
Friday, November 6, 2020 - 4:16am | 670Stocks across the globe remained mostly positive as Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden edges closer to a win. Major Asian markets closed higher on Friday while European markets opened on a sluggish note. The Dow futures are trading lower by 0.12%, and the S&P 500 futures are down by 0.24...
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Global Markets Rally On Odds Of Biden Win, Divided US Congress
Thursday, November 5, 2020 - 3:53am | 644Shares across the globe are rising sharply as the U.S. election results so far point to the odds of Democratic nominee Joe Biden winning the presidency and the U.S congress remaining divided among Republicans and Democrats. Major U.S. futures are rising at press time early Thursday, with...
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Global Markets Today: Asia Mixed, Europe Falls As US Election Race Remains Tight
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 - 4:20am | 583Global stocks remain volatile on Wednesday, along with major U.S. indices futures swinging wildly amid a tight race in the U.S. presidential election. On last check early Wednesday, the Dow futures had given up the day's gains and fell 0.24%, while the S&P500 was up 0.68%. WTI...
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Buy Japanese Yen To Hedge Against Election Uncertainty: Goldman Sachs
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - 7:01am | 464Investors dealing with uncertainty over the presidential elections should consider parking funds in Japanese Yen, Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE: GS) co-head of global foreign exchange and emerging markets strategy, Zach Pandl, said in an interview to CNBC Street Signs Asia. In...
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Global Markets Today: Asia, Europe Stocks Soar Ahead Of US Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - 4:05am | 570Major U.S. futures are higher in early trade on the U.S. election day, with the Dow gaining 0.67% and the S&P 500 up 0.51%. Global stocks have taken cues from Wall Street, with Asian shares up on Tuesday's close and European shares lifting in early trade. The gains are on top of Monday'...
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Global Markets Today: Shares Retreat From Last Week's Losses
Monday, November 2, 2020 - 4:10am | 663U.S. futures are trading higher early Monday after falling on Friday. The Dow futures have advanced 0.29%, and the S&P 500 has gained 0.34%. Most Asian markets have closed higher, retreating losses from the last week on rising coronavirus cases and the uncertainties around the U.S....
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Global Markets Today: Shares Fall As US Election, Rising COVID-19 Cases Invite Caution
Friday, October 30, 2020 - 5:42am | 517Stocks worldwide are selling off on Friday as rising coronavirus cases and U.S. election leads to investor caution. Asian markets have tumbled, while European markets are inching lower in Friday's trade. Dow and S&P 500 futures are trading lower by 1.16% each on the last check, after...
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Global Markets Today: Asia Slips, Europe Recovers From Wednesday's Selloff
Thursday, October 29, 2020 - 4:09am | 493Wednesday was one of the worst days for the markets as stocks tumbled globally. Major U.S. indices hit the lows since June, with Dow plunging 3.43%, the S&P 500 down 3.53%, and the Nasdaq shedding 3.73%. The futures are showing respite early Thursday after most Asian markets slipped, while the...
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Asian Markets Today: Stocks Remain Mixed Amid Global Selloff
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 - 12:08am | 440Global stocks sold off on Tuesday as a rise in coronavirus cases threatens to impact the already dwindling global economy. The Dow shed 0.80%, and the S&P 500 fell 0.30% on Tuesday. Nasdaq gained 0.64%, led by tech stocks. Major indices futures are trading lower early Wednesday, with the Dow...
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Asian Markets Today: Shares Plunge After Wall Street's Decline
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 12:10am | 487Markets across the U.S., Europe, and Asia plunged on Monday as rising COVID-19 cases and uncertainty over U.S. stimulus added to investor fears. The Dow declined 2.29% and the S&P 500 shed 1.86% on Monday, marking their steepest fall since September. Futures show respite early Tuesday, with the...
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Asian Markets Today: Rise In Global Coronavirus Cases Weighs On Shares
Sunday, October 25, 2020 - 11:52pm | 396Major U.S. indices were mixed on Friday. The Dow and the S&P 500 futures have started the week on a negative note, going down 0.55% and 0.56% early Monday, as the global rise in coronavirus cases dampens investor sentiment. The effects of rising cases in the U.S. and Europe could be seen in...