European Stocks Close Lower As Investors React To Earnings, Economic Data

European stocks closed lower on Thursday with investors digesting a slew of earnings updates and economic data from Europe and the U.S. Data showing a spike in U.S. personal consumption expenditures price index raised

Swiss Market Ends Notably Lower

The Switzerland market ended notably lower on Thursday, in line with markets across Europe, with investors largely tracking earnings updates, and making cautious moves amid uncertainty about the outlook for Fed interest

TSX Recovers From Early Losses, Ends Session Marginally Up

After opening negative gap and plunging deeper into the red Thursday morning, the Canadian market recovered gradually and moved into positive territory around mid afternoon to eventually end the day's session marginally

Japan Rate Decision On Tap For Friday

The Bank of Japan will wrap up its monetary policy meeting on Friday and then announce its decision on interest rates, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The BoJ is widely expected to keep its

Continued Consolidation Called For South Korea Shares

The South Korea stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last six trading days since the end of the four-day losing streak in which it had plunged almost 125 points or 4.6 percent.

Malaysia Stock Market May Extend Thursday's Losses

The Malaysia stock market on Thursday snapped the six-day winning streak in which it had climbed almost 40 points or 2.5 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just beneath the 1,570-point plateau and the

Tokyo Inflation Climbs 1.8% On Year In April

Consumer prices in the Tokyo region of Japan were up 1.8 percent on year in April, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on Friday.

Singapore Shares May Take Further Damage On Friday

The Singapore stock market on Thursday ended the three-day winning streak in which it had jumped almost 120 points or 3.6 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,285-point plateau and it may see

Soft Start Anticipated For Taiwan Stock Market

The Taiwan stock market on Thursday ended the two-day winning streak in which it had spiked more than 700 points or 3.5 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 19,850-point plateau and it's expected to

China Bourse May Run Out Of Steam On Friday

The China stock market has moved higher in back-to-back sessions, gathering more than 30 points or 1 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just above the 3,050-point plateau although the rally may