Senator’s plan would sacrifice military exchange markets for a worthy program Advocates for military commissaries are optimistic they can sideline a Senate Veterans Affairs Committee plan that would end subsidies of base grocery stores so the same money could pay for health care of veterans and families exposed years ago to contaminated water at Camp [...]
International markets news A roundup of trading on major world markets. Read more on Sydney Morning Herald
Markets may see volatility this week on contracts settlements New Delhi, Mar 27 (PTI) After snapping a two-week losing streak with a gain of nearly 950 points last week, the stock markets may witness volatility in the coming sessions in the view of settlement of March derivative contracts due on March 31, say experts.The Bombay [...]
Asian share markets muted even as oil price falls Asian stock markets posted muted gains Wednesday despite encouraging signs that include falling oil prices, better-than-expected machinery orders in Japan and an overnight climb on Wall Street. Read more on AP via Yahoo! Finance
Local markets ‘here to stay,’ stock exchange chiefs tell politicians Heads of Toronto and London stock exchanges try to convince Ontario government of proposed deal’s merits Read more on The Globe and Mail
European stock markets close higher, euro slips European stock markets closed higher yesterday on the back of growing optimism about the economic outlook and solid corporate results but the euro slipped on weaker-than-expected German data. Read more on Gulf Times
China rate hike fears hit stock markets Fears that China will tighten its monetary policy hit stocks hard Thursday despite another batch of encouraging U.S. economic news. Read more on AP via Yahoo! News
World markets watch Korean military tensions World stock markets were mixed Monday as investors watched with unease as South Korea went ahead with a military drill on a… Read more on Deseret News
Stock markets higher amid growth hopes World stock markets mostly advanced after Japan’s third quarter GDP was revised higher and the extension of US tax cuts boosted expectations of stronger economic growth in the short-term. Read more on Independent Online
Asian stock markets mostly lower, oil slides (AP:BANGKOK) Asian stock markets were mostly lower Wednesday after a muted performance on Wall Street while a weaker dollar boosted Japanese shares. Oil extended losses on profit taking after rising above $90 a barrel on Tuesday for the first time in over two years. Read more on INO [...]
