economic
Australia’s January Westpac Leading Economic Index Rises 0.2%
Australia’s January Westpac Leading Economic Index Rises 0.2% March 17 (Bloomberg) — An Australian index of leading economic indicators rose in January to the
Asian stocks fall after mixed US economic reports
Asian stocks fall after mixed US economic reports Asian stock markets sank Monday after mixed economic reports about the U.S. economy inspired caution among investors. Read more on AP via Yahoo! News
Stocks trade flat after mixed economic reports
Stocks trade flat after mixed economic reports Mixed economic reports held the stock market to only modest moves today but gains for the week were strong. Read more on The Indianapolis Star
Crude Oil Poised for Weekly Gain on Improved Economic Outlook
Crude Oil Poised for Weekly Gain on Improved Economic Outlook March 5 (Bloomberg) — Crude oil rose in New York, poised for the first
Stocks little changed ahead of economic reports
Stocks little changed ahead of economic reports Investors aren’t making any big moves ahead of a crush of data over the next two days that culminates with the monthly jobs report. Stock futures are trading in a narrow range Thursday. Read more on Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Mexican Peso Gains to a Six-Week High on Economic Outlook
Mexican Peso Gains to a Six-Week High on Economic Outlook March 3 (Bloomberg) — Mexico’s peso rose to a six-week high on speculation the economic recovery in the U.S., the nation’s largest trading partner, will boost the Latin American country’s exports. Read more on Bloomberg
Wall Street Edges Higher Amid Lack Of First-Tier Economic Data
Wall Street Edges Higher Amid Lack Of First-Tier Economic Data (RTTNews) – Stocks rose by slim margins on Tuesday, with late session uncertainty endangering a positive close. Continued merger and acquisition news boosted the markets initially, but mixed auto sal… Read more on MalaysiaNews.net
Economic growth picture helps lift TSX
Economic growth picture helps lift TSX The Toronto stock market was higher mid-afternoon on Monday amid signs that Canada’s economy was surprisingly strong at the end of 2009 and a well-received report on the U.S. manufacturing sector. Read more on Toronto Star
Asian stock markets mostly rise after positive Japan, SKorea economic reports
Asian stock markets mostly rise after positive Japan, SKorea economic reports HONG KONG – Asian stock markets were mostly higher Tuesday as positive regional economic reports and corporate dealmaking buoyed optimism about the global recovery. Read more on Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune
