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US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Futures lower following jobless claims data

February 21, 2013 10:00
NEW YORK, Feb 21 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures continued to retreat on Thursday, following a bigger-than-expected rise in weekly jobless claims. S&P 500 futures fell 2.8 points and were below fair value, a formula that evaluates pricing by taking into account interest rates, dividends and time to expiration on the contract. Dow Jones industrial average futures fell 24 points and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 9.25 points.

European shares hit by Fed worries, euro zone weakness

February 21, 2013 08:15
* FTSEurofirst 300 down 1.4 percent * Federal Reserve hints at earlier stimulus withdrawal * Euro zone flash PMIs weaker than expected * All Stoxx 600 sectors in the red By David Brett LONDON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - European shares tumbled on Thursday as weak economic data dented sentiment already hit by concerns the U.S. Federal Reserve may opt earlier than expected to withdraw the stimulus that fuelled the recent equity rally.

REFILE-GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares, euro extend rout as Europe recovery hopes dim

February 21, 2013 05:15
* Euro zone recovery doubts add to Fed policy uncertainty * World shares slide 1.0 pct, European shares 1.2 pct lower * U.S. stocks signal weaker open on Wall St * Euro falls under $1.32 to six week low * Commodities join selloff, safe haven assets gain By Richard Hubbard

European stock index futures signal lower start

February 21, 2013 04:15
LONDON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - European stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Thursday on concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve might scale back its assets purchase programme, which has helped fuel a rally in equity markets since last summer. At 0703 GMT, futures for Euro STOXX 50 were down 0.7 percent, while contracts on Germany's DAX and France's CAC shed 0.6 percent.

US oil prices dive on massive sale rumors

February 20, 2013 17:31
US oil prices tumbled Wednesday, raising speculation of a massive sell-off by an investment fund. The New York market shrugged off the minutes of the Federal Reserve's January monetary policy meeting showing divisions continued over its asset purchases programs to support the weak economy. A barrel of West Texas Intermediate for March fell $2.20 from Tuesday to close at $94.46 on the New York Mercantile Exchange. A barrel of European oil benchmark Brent futures settled at $115.60 in London, down $1.92.

US STOCKS-Wall St set for flat open after data, Fed minutes on tap

February 20, 2013 10:30
* Producer Prices rise for first time in four months * Housing starts drop but permits hit 4 1/2 yr high * Fed minutes due later today * Futures up: Dow 6 pts, S&P 0.2 pt, Nasdaq 0.75 pt By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were poised for a flat open on Wednesday as data showed the economy continues to show modest improvement before the minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee's January meeting later in the session.

US STOCKS-Futures flat with data, Fed minutes on tap

February 20, 2013 08:45
* Producer Price index, housing data on tap * Fed minutes due later today * Futures: Dow up 14 pts, S&P off 0.5 pt, Nasdaq up 2 pts By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Wednesday, ahead of data on the housing market and inflation, as well as minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee's January meeting.

European stock index futures signal flat start

February 19, 2013 03:30
LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - European stock index futures pointed to a flat open on Tuesday, with German data and corporate results due later in the day expected to set the market's direction. At 0704 GMT, futures for the Euro STOXX 50 flat, while contracts on France's CAC and while Germany's DAX shed 0.1 percent.

European stock index futures signal mixed open

February 18, 2013 03:30
LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - European stock index futures pointed to a mixed open on Monday, with investors set to adopt a cautious approach after the G20 meeting opted against direct criticism of Japan for adopting policies that have weakened its currency. At 0709 GMT, the March futures contract for the Euro STOXX 50 was down by 0.04 percent. The March futures contract for Germany's DAX was up by 0.2 percent while France's CAC futures contract was flat.

GLOBAL MARKETS-Yen falls on draft G20 statement; oil slides

February 15, 2013 14:30
* Yen falls on indications G20 won't target Japan's policies * Wall Street slips, despite improved U.S. consumer confidence * Oil slides to about $117 a barrel; Treasury prices fall By Herbert Lash NEW YORK, Feb 15 (Reuters) - The yen fell against the euro and dollar on Friday on expectations that Group of 20 finance leaders this weekend will avoid targeting Japan over policies that have weakened its currency, while oil prices sank on signs of lagging economic activity.
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