Global stocks sagged on Friday as investors brushed off monetary stimulus measures by China, Europe and Britain as insufficient to reverse a global economic slowdown and attention turned to the monthly US jobs report.
Global stocks sagged on Friday as investors brushed off monetary stimulus measures by China, Europe and Britain as insufficient to reverse a global economic slowdown and attention turned to the monthly US jobs report.
The head of the International Monetary Fund expressed concern on Friday at a deterioration in the global economy, saying the outlook has become more worrying as developed and big emerging nations show signs of slowing down.
SEOUL — South Korea’s Samsung Electronics said Friday it expects a record operating profit of 6.7 trillion won ($5.9 billion) in the second quarter, amid strong sales of its mobile devices.
MUMBAI — India’s cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines said on Thursday that it plans to start selling some unused real estate to raise much-required funds.
LONDON — Markets dropped Thursday after a surprise rate cut from China spooked investors into worrying that the downturn in the world’s second-largest economy may be bigger than they had expected.
NEW YORK - Wall Street was set for a slightly lower open on Thursday in the wake of a slew of economic data and moves by global central banks to provide further monetary stimulus.
LONDON - European shares and commodities rose on Thursday after China surprised markets by cutting its key interest rates and the European Central Bank followed with a widely-expected rate cut to tackle a downturn in economic activity.
HONG KONG — Asian markets were mixed Thursday as investors took to the sidelines following recent gains and waited for a European Central Bank meeting amid expectations of an interest rate cut.
TOKYO — Moody’s on Thursday upgraded its rating on Nissan Motor, citing its profitability and global market position after the automaker bucked a trend of falling profits among Japanese car giants.
LONDON/SHANGHAI - Copper rose on Thursday after China trimmed interest rates, but the move was tentative ahead of a European Central Bank meeting that is expected to cut rates and may revive stimulus measures that could boost economic growth and metals demand.