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European stocks mixed in muted trading

Agence France-PresseMay 20, 2013 12:45

European stock markets traded mixed on Monday amid weak Italian economic data and following a strong start to the new week for Asian equity prices. London's benchmark FTSE 100 index added 0.07 percent to stand at 6,727.70 points in afternoon deals. With Germany and France on public holidays, in muted trading Frankfurt's DAX 30 rose 0.37 percent to 8,428.98 points and in Paris the CAC 40 index slid 0.06 percent in value to 3,998.91. On Friday, the market in Paris had jumped above 4,000 points for the first time since July 2011 as traders went bargain-hunting.

Asia shares mostly up after US stocks dip

Agence France-PresseMay 17, 2013 07:15

Asian shares were mostly higher on Friday as Japanese stocks hit a fresh multi-year high after Wall Street dipped on weaker-than-expected economic data. The dollar gained slightly in Asia as investors cautiously adjusted their positions following the unit's recent surge, with brokers saying plenty of players, including importers, were willing to buy on dips. Tokyo gained 0.67 percent or 100.88 points to 15,138.12, Sydney rose 0.29 percent or 15.14 points to 5,180.8, while Shanghai jumped 1.38 percent or 31.06 points to 2,282.87.

Asia shares mixed despite stronger Japanese growth

Agence France-PresseMay 16, 2013 00:15

Asian shares were mixed on Thursday despite another record US stocks close and fresh data that showed Japan's economy grew faster than expected in the quarter to March. The dollar was little changed against the yen after investors adjusted positions on the greenback's recent surge, while the euro was weak on gloomy European growth data. Tokyo fell 0.39 percent, or 58.79 points, to 15,037.24, Sydney dropped 0.50 percent, or 26 points, to 5,165.7, while Seoul rose 0.79 percent, or 15.55 points, to 1,986.81.

Asia shares gain, Tokyo jumps as yen tumbles

Agence France-PresseMay 15, 2013 04:16

Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday, with the tumbling yen pushing Japanese stocks to a fresh multi-year high as improving confidence in the US economy boosted prospects for regional exporters. Tokyo jumped 2.29 percent, climbing above the psychologically key 15,000-mark for the first time in more than five years to end at 15,096.03 as the greenback surged through the 102-yen level following record-setting gains on Wall Street.

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The Canadian PressMay 8, 2013 04:16

___ New stock market milestone: Dow 15,000 NEW YORK (AP) — Just two months after recovering the last of its losses from the financial crisis, the Dow Jones industrial average charged higher Tuesday, closing above 15,000 for the first time.

Stock markets climb higher after surprising US jobs numbers, Dow touches 15,000

The Canadian PressMay 3, 2013 10:18

TORONTO - North American stock markets moved higher Friday after a surprise improvement in the U.S. jobless rate helped the Dow Jones industrials break through 15,000 for the first time. Toronto's S The gains came after the U.S. Labour Department said employers added 165,000 jobs in April, while both February and March numbers were also better than first thought. The combination trimmed the U.S. unemployment rate to a four-year low of 7.5 per cent.

Asian shares fall after weak data pushes US stocks lower

Agence France-PresseMay 2, 2013 07:00

Asian markets slipped Thursday after US stocks tumbled on the back of weak employment and manufacturing data, as dealers eyed a policy meeting of the European Central Bank later in the day. Tokyo closed down 0.76 percent, or 105.31 points, at 13,649.04, Seoul fell 0.34 percent, or 6.74 points, to finish at 1,957.21, while Sydney ended 0.70 percent, or 36.2 points, lower at 5,130.0.

Asian shares fall as weak data pushes Wall St lower

Agence France-PresseMay 2, 2013 00:00

Asian markets slipped Thursday after US stocks tumbled on the back of weak employment and manufacturing data, as dealers eyed a policy meeting of the European Central Bank later in the day. Tokyo was down 0.51 percent by the break, Seoul fell 0.39 percent and Sydney was 0.69 percent lower. Hong Kong eased 0.19 percent while Shanghai was down 0.20, a day after official data showed that manufacturing activity in China slowed last month.

Asian markets hit by weak China data, stronger yen

Agence France-PresseApril 23, 2013 07:16

Asian shares mostly fell on Tuesday as fresh data showed Chinese manufacturing weakening further this month, while Japan's Nikkei succumbed to profit-taking and a pick-up in the yen. The latest figures from China add to growing concerns about the world's number two economy, a crucial driver of global growth, following last week's worse-than-forecast gross domestic product results. Shanghai tumbled 2.57 percent, or 57.63 points to 2,184.54 and Hong Kong was down 1.08 percent, or 237.76 points, at 21,806.61.

Asian markets down after US losses, Europe warning

Agence France-PresseApril 17, 2013 23:30

Asian markets were down Thursday after losses on Wall Street, while dealers were also put off by a warning from Germany's central bank that Europe's debt crisis could continue for a decade. Gold slipped slightly as traders remain bearish on the precious metal, which suffered its heaviest loss in 30 years on Monday after disappointing Chinese economic growth data. Tokyo fell 0.40 percent by the break, Sydney slipped 0.65 percent and Seoul lost 0.33 percent, while Hong Kong lost 0.10 percent and Shanghai was 0.20 percent off.