U.S. New Home Sales Unexpectedly Rebound Sharply In October

After reporting a sharp pullback in U.S. new home sales in the previous month, the Commerce Department released a report on Wednesday showing new home sales unexpectedly rebounded in the month of October.

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops Less Than Initially Estimated In November

Consumer sentiment in the U.S. deteriorated less than initially estimated in the month of November, according to revised data released by the University of Michigan on Wednesday.

Energy, Materials Shares Lifting Canadian Market; TSX Up Over 1% At Noon

Despite concerns about geopolitical tensions and economic slowdown, the Canadian market remains firmly up in positive territory a little past noon on Tuesday, led by strong gains in energy and materials sections.

European Markets Close Higher As Energy, Mining Stocks Rally

European stocks closed higher on Tuesday, as a rally in commodity prices triggered some hectic buying in materials and energy sectors.

Swiss Market Ends Slightly Lower After Choppy Ride

The Switzerland stock market ended slightly down after a choppy ride on Tuesday with investors largely refraining from making significant moves.

U.S. Dollar Turns Weak Against Major Counterparts

The U.S. dollar turned weak against its major counterparts on Tuesday, after a few Fed policymakers commented that it would be appropriate to slow down the pace of interest rate increases.

Canadian Market Ends On Buoyant Note; TSX Rises 1.2%

The Canadian market ended sharply higher on Tuesday, aided by strong gains in energy and materials sectors.

Australian Market Significantly Higher

The Australian stock market is significantly higher on Wednesday, extending the gains in the previous session, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 staying above the 7,200 level at near six-month highs, following the broadly

Sensex, Nifty Seen Tad Higher At Open

Indian shares look set to open higher on Wednesday, though the upside may remain limited as investors await the release of Federal Reserve minutes from its November policy meeting for fresh clues as to the U.S. central

Asian Markets Mostly Higher On Global Cues

Asian stock markets are trading mostly higher on Wednesday, following the broadly positive cues from global markets overnight, as traders continued to express optimism about the US Fed slowing the pace of its interest