By Eric Yep Crude-oil futures were choppy in Asian trade Wednesday as markets kept a close watch on U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and the build-up in U.S. oil supplies. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, light, sweet crude futures for delivery in May traded at $ 47.38 a barrel Read More
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DUBAI: Gulf stock markets fell in panic sell-offs on Wednesday after US crude futures dropped to afresh six-year low and Brent oil also retreated.US oil futures dropped about 3 percent and traded just above $ 42 per barrel after crude inventories rose by 10.5 million barrels to 450 million in the week to March 13, Read More
The first quarter wrapped on Tuesday with the Dow falling 200 points. And at around 9:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday night in New York, Dow Futures were taking a major leg lower. The only major news in markets on Tuesday night was manufacturing data out of China, which showed unexpected expansion in the Read More
The first quarter wrapped on Tuesday with the Dow falling 200 points. And at around 9:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday night in New York, Dow Futures were taking a major leg lower. The only major news in markets on Tuesday night was manufacturing data out of China, which showed unexpected expansion in the country’s manufacturing Read More
* Oil prices weaken for third straight day, Exxon down early * Charter to buy Bright Hose for about $ 10 bln * Investors looking ahead to consumer confidence data * Nasdaq set for longest streak of quarterly gains ever * Futures down: Dow 88 pts, S&P 10.5 pts, Nasdaq 20 pts (Updates prices) By Read More
* Oil prices weaken for third straight day, Exxon down early * Investors looking ahead to consumer confidence data * Futures down: Dow 89 pts S&P 11.5 pts, Nasdaq 20 pts By Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK, March 31 (Reuters) – Dow Futures were lower on Tuesday, indicating a modest retreat from the previous session’s rally, Read More
US equities are expected to open slightly higher on Monday with upbeat sessions in Europe and Asia offering support. Asian markets rallied overnight on hints by the Chinese central bank of more stimulus measures, which were further helped by dovish comments from US Federal Reserve head Janet Yellen on Friday. “The Fed Chair ruled out Read More
* M&A deal lifts sentiment; UnitedHealth unit to buy Catamaran * Oil prices volatile amid potential deal with Iran * Strength in dollar could be a concern * Futures up: Dow 121 pts, S&P 10.5 pts, Nasdaq 27.75 pts (Updates prices, adds Teva deal and economic data) By Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK, March 30 (Reuters) Read More
* M&A deal lifts sentiment; UnitedHealth unit to buy Catamaran * Weakness in oil and strength in dollar could be a concern * Futures up: Dow 88 pts, S&P 9.25 pts, Nasdaq 28.25 pts By Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK, March 30 (Reuters) – Dow Futures rose on Monday, pointing to a second straight daily gain Read More
Investors are preparing for a shorter week due to the Easter vacation; stock and bond markets are closed for Good Friday this week, but futures will trade in the morning session and non-farm payrollswill still be published Friday. This will be the data highlight of the week, with expectations for another increase Read More