I lost touch with stock markets, says Manmohan SinghSeptember 26th, 2009 PITTSBURGH - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who as finance minister in the 1990s invited criticism for saying he does not lose sleep over the rise or fall of a key equities market index, was cautious Friday night when answering a question on the stock markets. "I am now out of touch with what's happening in the stock markets," the prime minister replied during a press conference after the conclusion of the G20 summit here.
World markets fall as G20 leaders look to foster healthy recovery; Tokyo down 2.6 pctSeptember 25th, 2009 World stock markets fall as G20 eyes recoveryHONG KONG — Global stock markets dropped Friday as leaders of the world's 20 largest economies assembled in the U.S. to find ways to foster a healthy economic recovery.
Asian markets fall as US housing data, sliding oil prices drag on sentiment; Tokyo off 2.5 pctSeptember 25th, 2009 Asia stocks track US down after bleak housing dataHONG KONG — Asian stock markets dropped Friday as signs the U.S. housing market was still suffering reinforced concerns about a weak recovery in the world's largest economy.
Asian markets fall sharply as investors take profits from rally; Shanghai dives 4.3 percentAugust 19th, 2009 Asian stocks fall sharply as China market unravelsHONG KONG — Most Asian stock markets dropped sharply Wednesday, with Shanghai's index tumbling as much as 5 percent, amid concerns the recent rally was petering out. Regional markets were modestly higher through the morning in lethargic trade before getting whacked later in the day.
US stock futures plunge on concerns of consumer spending; overseas markets also slideAugust 17th, 2009 Stock futures point to plunge on Wall StreetStocks looked to plunge at the opening of trading Monday and Treasury prices soared as investors around the world feared that consumers are too anxious to help lift the economy into recovery. U.S. stock futures fell sharply after overseas markets extended the heavy selling that began on Wall Street Friday.
US stocks plunge on concerns of consumer spending; overseas markets slide as wellAugust 17th, 2009 Stocks plunge at opening on Wall StreetInvestors' rising fears about consumer spending are turning stocks into a risky investment again. Stocks plunged and Treasury prices soared Monday as investors around the world feared that consumers are too anxious to lift the economy into recovery.
Euro-zone inflation rate goes negative for second straight month in JulyJuly 31st, 2009 Euro-zone prices fall for second monthBRUSSELS — The EU statistics agency says euro-zone consumer prices fell 0.6 percent in July from a year ago. Lower demand for energy and other goods has caused prices to plunge in the region, according to figures released Friday.
Mizuho books loss on stock plunge, looks for profit for full year on economic reboundJuly 31st, 2009 Mizuho books loss on stock plungeTOKYO — Major Japanese bank Mizuho Financial Group reported Friday a 4.49 billion yen ($47.3 million) loss for the fiscal first quarter, battered by the fallout from the global slowdown. Tokyo-based Mizuho had posted a 133.0 billion yen profit the same period the previous year.
Asian stock markets drop again after previous day's steep fall; Shanghai slides over 1 percentJuly 30th, 2009 Asia markets fall a second day; Shanghai off 1 pctHONG KONG — Asian stock markets fell Thursday, with Chinese shares leading the decline amid concerns the recent rally was overdone. Shanghai's market pulled back over 1 percent in back-and-forth trade, after losing 5 percent Wednesday on worries the government would dam the flow of bank lending and reduce liquidity that's pushed share prices skyward this year.
Stock futures rise sharply following sharp overseas gains, rising oil pricesJune 10th, 2009 Stock futures point toward higher openNEW YORK — Stock index futures are rising, pointing to a higher opening on Wall Street following gains in overseas markets and rising oil prices. Major markets in Asia and Europe are up about 2 percent as oil prices touched a new high for the year, helping to push resource producers' stock prices higher.
Markets plunge on openingApril 8th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets took a nose dive at the opening bell Wednesday, with a key index trading about 3.06 percent lower than its last closing figure. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensitive Index (Sensex) opened at 10,283.58 points, lower than its 10,534.87 point close Monday.
Markets fall further in afternoon tradeFebruary 27th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets were in a slump Friday, with a key index 2.07 percent down about 90 minutes before the closing bell. The 30-scrip Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensitive Index (Sensex), which opened at 8,944.11 points, was trading at 8,769.94 points, down 2.07 percent or 184.92 points from Thursday's close.
Indian markets keep fallingJanuary 14th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets, which opened weak Thursday, continued to fall. Just before noon, a key index jad lost 4.31 points from Wednesday's close.
Bleak start to the week for equities marketsDecember 28th, 2008 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets made a disappointing start to the week as a key index fell more than 140 points by around noon Monday. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) was trading at 9,185.95 points, a fall of 145.09 points or 1.56 percent from its previous close of 9,328.92 points.
Markets continue to fall amid profit bookingDecember 22nd, 2008 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets continued their downward slide Tuesday amid heavy selling, with a key index trading 2.66 percent down around 2 p.m. from its previous close.
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