| Asian stocks mostly higher ahead of U.S. jobs data Asian stocks mostly edged higher yesterday as dealers followed a third straight rise on Wall Street, but gains were limited by unease ahead of much-anticipated U.S. jobs data.Optimism over the U.S.... | |
| Obama says to address new economic ideas next week Tough economic times and aggressive campaigning by the Republicans weigh heavy on President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party. Follow Reuters for complete analysis, opinion and polls ahead of the... |
| Strong 7.4 quake hits New Zealand near Christchurch WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A strong earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hit New Zealand, just 4 miles southeast of Christchurch, in the middle of the night local time, the U.S. Geological Survey said... |
| Pakistan Taliban threaten attacks in U.S., Europe DERA ISLAMIL KHAN, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistan's Taliban on Friday threatened to launch attacks in the United States and Europe "very soon" and dismissed a move by Washington to add the group to... |
| Cargo plane crashes near Dubai road, causes fire: TV Al Jazeera television quoted witnesses as saying the plane was ablaze before crashing. No details on the model or size of the aircraft were... |
| Market edges up on improved sentiment After bumpy trading, the benchmark Kospi index climbed 4.29 points to 1,780.02. Trading volume was moderate at 306.2 million shares worth 5.95 trillion won ($5.06 billion), with gainers outnumbering... |
| U.S. and Israel spying behind BlackBerry woe: Dubai police DUBAI (Reuters) - Concerns over Israeli access to BlackBerry data, and the use of the device by the United States to spy on the United Arab Emirates are behind the Gulf state's moves to curb the... |
| Payrolls fall less than expected 54,000 in August WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employment fell for a third straight month in August, but the drop was far less than expected and private hiring surprised on the upside, easing pressure on the Federal... |
| Nikkei Stock Average closed at 9,114.13 points, up 51.29 points on Friday TOKYO - The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 9,114.13 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Friday, up 51.29 points or 0.57 per... |
| Special Report: Outgunned FDA tries to get tough with drug ads Tough economic times and aggressive campaigning by the Republicans weigh heavy on President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party. Follow Reuters for complete analysis, opinion and polls ahead of the... |
| Iran says to strike Israel nuclear site if attacked TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran would retaliate by striking Israel's nuclear facility if Israel attacked its nuclear activities, armed forces chief of staff Hassan Firouzabadi said on... |
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| Asian stocks close the week on mostly higher note HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Most Asian stock markets advanced Friday as an unexpected increase in U.S. pending-home sales helped ease economic worries and sent Japanese shares higher for a third... |
| Israel and Palestinians agree to more peace meetings WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed to a series of direct talks on Thursday, seeking to forge the framework for a U.S.-backed peace deal within a year and end a conflict... |
| Banks admit better disclosure on bonuses needed LONDON (Reuters) - Banks have acknowledged they need to be more open about the size of their bonus pools and the methodology for paying star bankers after making progress in other areas of reforming... |
| Gates says Pakistan havens still threaten Afghanistan KANDAHAR CITY, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Militants operating out of safe havens in Pakistan remain a major threat to Afghanistan but cooperation between NATO-led forces and the Pakistani military is... |
| Asian Stocks Edge Higher Before Payrolls Report (RTTNews) - Most Asian stock markets advanced on Thursday but gains were tentative as the U.S. government's monthly employment report loomed. While yet another positive finish on Wall Street... |
| Most Asian stocks markets rise after some US economic indicators show slight improvement BEIJING - Most Asian stock markets climbed Friday as investors took heart from a slight improvement in U.S. economic indicators amid lingering worries over the pace of the global economic... |
| Nikkei climbs 0.6%; caution before jobs data Japan's Nikkei average rose 0.6 per cent on Friday for a third day of gains as more encouraging data reassured investors about the health of the global economic recovery and sparked short-covering. ... |
| Nikkei climbs 0.6 pct; caution before jobs data TOKYO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average rose 0.6 percent on Friday for a third day of gains as more encouraging data reassured investors about the health of the global economic recovery... |
| BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill costs hit $8 billion Part of the containment cap is pictured in this video grab from a BP live video feed at the site of the BP Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico, taken and released on September 2, 2010. BP Plc said it... |
| Asian Stocks Rise After U.S. Home Sales; Japanese Bonds Fall Sept. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose, extending the benchmark index’s biggest weekly gain in a month, as a surprisingly positive increase in pending U.S. home sales lifted confidence in the... |
| Asia Markets: Singapore property curbs may bite banks' growth V. Phani Kumar , MarketWatch HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- The biting restrictions that Singapore introduced earlier this week to cool the city's property prices will likely affect credit growth... |
| Asian stocks edge up in cautious trade HONG KONG: Asian stocks edged higher on Friday as dealers followed a third straight rise on Wall Street, but gains were limited by unease ahead of much-anticipated US jobs data. Optimism over... |
| Nikkei inches up 0.6 pct; caution before jobs data TOKYO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average crawled up 0.6 percent on Friday as more encouraging data reassured investors about the state of the global economic recovery and sparked... |
| BOJ to stand pat next week, eyes easing next month TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is expected to hold off on easing monetary policy next week but is gearing up for further action in October as the strong yen threatens to derail its forecast of a... |
| Pakistan gets IMF relief, tightens security LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund will give Pakistan $450 million in emergency flood aid, providing some relief for a government overwhelmed by the disaster and facing... |
| Asian stocks rise on improving US data Asian stock markets climbed in early trading Friday as investors took heart from improving U.S. housing and jobs data amid lingering worries over the pace of the global economic recovery.Japan's... |
| Asian markets struggle before U.S. jobs data HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Asian markets were struggling to stay positive in afternoon trading on Friday on caution ahead of the release of U.S. nonfarm payrolls data later in the global day. China's... |
| Asian markets in green in morning trades Asian markets are mostly in green this morning. However, investors are wary before US announces its jobs data. The Hang Seng is up 19 points at 20,888. The Nikkei has added 35 points to 9,098. ... |
| Asian Markets Extend Gains On Wall Street Cues (RTTNews) - Asian markets ended Thursday's trading session in positive territory lifted by smart rally in the US after manufacturing survey came in better than expected, soothing the nerves of... |
| Getting a yen for Japanese stocks Japan's currency keeps rising, making it a haven from US economic woes and creating bargains for investors. Here are 3 stocks to consider buying in the... |
| Nikkei claws up 0.4 pct, caution before jobs data TOKYO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average crawled up 0.4 percent on Friday as more encouraging data reassured investors about the state of the global economic recovery and sparked... |
| PRECIOUS-Gold steady as investors eye U.S. jobs data SHANGHAI, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Gold prices were steady on Thursday, with buyers cautious on the physical market, as investors wait for key U.S. job data due later in the day for further clues on... |
| TAKE-A-LOOK-Venezuela's parliamentary election race Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez defends his record on crime, which has become the main theme of political debate ahead of a Sept. 26 parliamentary election testing his ... |
| Drug shootout with army kills 25 in Mexico MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - At least 25 suspected drug gang members were killed in an army raid in rural northeastern Mexico on Thursday, the army said in a press... |
| Most Asian stocks rise on improving US data Most Asian stock markets climbed Friday as investors took heart from improving U.S. housing and jobs data amid lingering worries over the pace of the global economic... |
| Asian Markets Exhibit Mixed Trend (RTTNews) - Despite opening on a fairly positive note on the back of a surge on Wall Street overnight following encouraging economic reports, Asian stock markets are turning in a mixed performance... |
| Asian Markets Edge Higher In Early Trading TOKYO -- Asian stock markets climbed in early trading Friday as investors took heart from improving U.S. housing and jobs data amid lingering worries over the pace of the global economic recovery. ... |
| Nikkei crawls higher, but wary before jobs data TOKYO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average climbed 0.7 percent on Friday as more encouraging data reassured investors about the state of the global economic recovery and sparked ... |
| HK stocks seen higher as overseas mkts extend gains HONG KONG, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks are set to extend gains on Friday on the back of continued strength in overseas markets, although the benchmark index could be capped by key... |
| HK stocks set for cautious open; China PMI eyed HONG KONG, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks are set to open flat to slightly higher amid investor caution, with the key index hovering near a support level and as an economic slowdown tests... |
| PRECIOUS-Gold steady, ETF holdings down as job data eyed SHANGHAI, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Gold prices were little changed on Thursday, and holdings in the SPDR Gold Trust fell for the first time in a week, as investors waited for key U.S. jobs data due... |
| No sign of oil after Gulf platform fire: Coast Guard NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - An oil and gas platform operated by Mariner Energy burst into flames in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, but the crew of 13 escaped and there were no signs of an oil spill, the... |
| Hurricane Earl closes in on East Coast Rick Travis and Kate Fiedler, from Kitty Hawk, watch high waves come in as the area awaits Hurricane Earl in Nags Head, North Carolina September 2,... |
