European markets open higher as investors weigh US Russian oil ban
Asian shares wobble while European markets poised to open up stronger
Stocks slip in Europe as investors refine Fed hike bets
Sell-off in bonds, elevated oil prices and increased political tensions over Ukraine weigh on risk-taking
Chip shortage hits Toyota’s February production targets
Carmaker reduces targets by 20%, but figures still running ahead of 2020 numbers
Asian shares drop as bond yields rise as investors weigh Fed risks
Early European markets also weaker, but oil rises to seven-year high
European equities edge higher amid optimism on Omicron impact
Wall St futures are in the red, Ftse 100 falls
World stocks rally stalls at two-week highs
Increased restrictions to contain the Omicron coronavirus variant temper optimism
European shares rebound from Omicron-fuelled sell-off
Investors await clues on whether the Omicron variant would hamper recoveries
European shares rebound after four-day losing streak
Higher commodity prices offset fears around Covid-19 surge
Oil edges higher as investors sceptical about effectiveness of joint reserve release
The US is to release 50m barrels of oil from strategic reserves
Stock markets march on as Biden-Xi talks lift sentiment
Investors watch joint effort to improve icy relations and avoid direct confrontation
Upbeat China data buoys sentiment in world share markets
Annual growth in retail sales and industrial output both beat forecasts
Global markets boosted by US infrastructure bill
Strong inflation could rekindle talk of Fed raising interest rates earlier than expected
Smooth start to Fed taper lifts stocks to record high
Traders wait to see if BoE will be first major central bank to raise rates since Covid hit
European stocks inch to record levels buoyed by strong results
Markets rally in Asia but fresh worries over China property sector weigh
World stocks soft ahead of US inflation data
Mood dampened by inflation worries ahead of US consumer price data
Global stocks hit by energy price fears
Supply crunches hit inflation data in Japan, car sales in China and spending in Britain
World shares hit record as investors hold to dovish Fed bets
European shares expected to dip following Monday’s gains
Japan’s PM Yoshihide Suga to resign after failing to control Covid outbreak
Departure of premier after one-year tenure may herald new era of turmoil for Japanese politics
Toyota to slash September production due to global chip shortage
Shares in Toyota plunge to a seven-month low as it says it will cut production by 40%
European shares down as Asian stocks hit 2021 lows
Iseq follows other indices down with European stocks trading 0.92% lower
Global share staunch sell-off but investors worry about Delta spread
Japan’s Nikkei ends at six-month low amid rising Covid-19 cases
Stocks subdued as investors waver over US inflation signals
Ftse 100 made smaller gains ahead of BoE meeting
Stocks stranded just below record highs as Fed fallout fades
Dollar heads for its best week in nearly nine months
Athletes would suffer from cancelled Olympics but this is not about them
Pointing in the direction of Euro 2020 is like comparing apples with oranges
Stocks near record highs on recovery hopes, Curevac sinks
Investors will look for more clues on economic recovery from ECB
Asian shares at six-week highs, eyes on Fed, US GDP
Amid signs the world economic recovery is still well on track, rising Covid-19 cases weighs on sentiment
World stocks set fresh record high on strong China, US data
FTSE 100 leads European stock markets higher, up 0.5%
Toshiba gets proposal to go private in €16.8bn deal
If realised, deal will shield management of scandal-hit conglomerate from scrutiny
European shares pause as investors take stock of bond market
Falls in Asian markets, drop in oil prices weigh on markets
Israel Covid rate down 96% among those who received both Pfizer shots
World round-up: Argentinian minister told to resign after organising vaccine for journalist
World stocks at record highs as investors weigh Biden inauguration
ECB policy meeting sees no change to supportive policies
Shares soar to record highs on global recovery hopes
Nikkei hits 30-year high as hopes for vaccines, US stimulus, turbocharge sentiment
Trump stimulus threat puts holiday-thinned markets on edge
S&P futures fall as Trump throws last minute spanner into pandemic relief plans
Asian shares ease from record high; oil falls on virus case surge
US said to be looking at imposing sanctions on some Chinese officials
European shares lower after vaccine shots dull Covid economic pain
But markets keep watch on Brexit trade deal talks
Nikkei posts biggest monthly gain in near 27 yrs on vaccine cheer
Optimism over progress in Covid-19 vaccine development boosts risk appetite
Bush fires, Brexit and Fox News make 2020 pivotal year for Murdoch
Awkward 12 months attracts Australian scrutiny, end of Trump and a boardroom exit
Nikkei closes at near three-decade high as Biden edges closer to win
Investors hope a gridlock in US congress would be able to stall major policy changes
Wall Street makes gains as US election outcome hangs in balance
European shares close higher after volatile start to trading
Tokyo Stock Exchange suspends trade after worst-ever glitch
World’s third-largest stock market suffers outage
Promises, promises: What is 2020 not delivering?
Flying cars, accident-free cars, and electric everything. Just some of the 2020 motoring promises that aren’t going to be fulfilled
Asian shares retreat as virus and Sino-US tensions flare
Fresh coronavirus restrictions kept a lid on investor optimism
Stocks hit two-week lows, oil slides on virus surge
European stocks opened lower as Asian shares ended deep in the red
European shares recover with German stocks leading advance
Asian stocks posted biggest drop in eight session
European stocks slump over Covid-19 resurgence concerns
Defensive shares take brunt of slide in pan-European Stoxx 600
US stocks slide close to 6% on fears of second wave of Covid-19
Shares down at least 4% across Europe as Fed takes grim view of recovery
Wall Street opens higher as investors await Fed projections
European markets fluctuate between gains and losses
US equities rise as economic stimulus overshadows unrest
Gunmakers extend rallies after Trump’s promise to deploy large numbers of troops
European and US shares make gains amid recovery optimism
Investors pin hopes on more stimulus measures for ailing sectors
Global equities sink on fears of second wave of infections
More countries ease lockdowns despite new infections
Stocks cheer China trade relief, bonds face debt deluge
Beijing reported a rise in exports, outweighing the fall in imports
US stocks tumble for second day amid dismal corporate earnings
Dollar rose against a basket of other currencies as investors shunned riskier assets
Stocks head for higher ground, Italian bond stress ease
Irish market up 2.4% with property companies buoyed by reports that construction sector may reopen soon
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