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World markets respond to US credit downgrade
Today is the first day that most stock exchanges have been open since ratings agency Standard & Poor's announced its US credit downgrade from a AAA rating to AA+. Here’s how world markets have responded so far:
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Despite looming 'fiscal cliff,' world markets calm
Although 'fiscal cliff' talks go down to the wire, many investors confident a deal will be reached. World markets in Asia, Europe mixed. US stock futures point to a higher open.
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Italian Prime Minister Monti's surprise resignation shakes investors (+video)
Analysts fear Prime Minister Monti's unexpected resignation could spark a new round of Italian political turmoil and slow efforts to shape up the eurozone's third largest economy.
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Stocks fall. Obama win? No, Europe.
Stocks got a short-lived boost from Barack Obama's re-election Wednesday, but concerns over a divided Congress and grim economic news out of Europe left stocks poised for a retreat.
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New York Stock Exchange will reopen Wednesday (+video)
After Hurricane Sandy closed down the New York Stock Exchange for two days, markets will reopen Wednesday. European stock markets rose broadly Tuesday after falling the day before.
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Hurricane Sandy will keep markets closed Tuesday
The last time the New York Stock Exchange was closed for weather was in 1985 because of Hurricane Gloria. It will be the first time since 1888 that the stock exchange closes for two consecutive days because of weather.
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Stock futures strong as markets await final presidential debate
Stock futures have started the week off solidly anticipating news of another round of corporate earnings and the final presidential debate Monday night.
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Stocks fall in worst week since June
Stocks dropped after investors had a mixed reaction to earnings reports from JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo. Financial and utility stocks had the biggest declines among the 10 industries in the S&P 500.
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Stocks fall on Asia's gloomy economic outlook
US stocks faltered Monday after the World Bank said Asia's economies won't grow as much as expected this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 36 points to 13574 an hour after the opening bell.
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Stocks barely flinch after good jobs report
Stocks initially rose on news of the unemployment rate dropping to 7.8 percent. But in afternoon trading, stocks failed to hang onto early gains.
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Markets buoyed by US manufacturing, but Spain is still a drag
Financial markets across the globe continued to ride the wave of good US economic news Tuesday morning, despite concerns in Greece and Spain. In the US, markets are poised for a strong opening, but analysts are waiting for key economic data to be released this week.
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September manufacturing growth lifts stocks
Stocks got a boost from the latest manufacturing report, which showed growth in September. The manufacturing report came out half an hour after trading began, and sparked Monday's jump in stock prices.
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Stocks stumble towards end of solid 3Q
Stocks fell Friday in all industry groups in the S&P 500 except utilities. The biggest losses were in telecommunications and information technology stocks. But the big indices are still up 4 percent or more for three months.
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World markets recover as Spain, Greece brace for austerity
Th mood in the financial markets improved slightly Thursday, though investors remained concerned about violent protests in Greece and Spain over planned austerity measures. Worries that the Spanish government is losing control continued to hurt that country's markets.
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Stock markets, US futures steady on hopes Spain asks for aid
As global economy worsens, investors expect Spain to negotiate a bailout, easing fears about a eurozone breakup. Major Asian, European market indexes showed little change, while S&P futures were up modestly.
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FedEx's weak outlook leaves stocks mixed
Stock prices were mixed Tuesday after FedEx sharply reduced its fiscal-year profit forecast. FedEx's stock fell $2.73, or 3.1 percent, to close at $86.55.
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Spain dithers: Stocks fall, borrowing costs rise
Stock markets fall as investors grow nervous about Spain's delay in asking for a bailout. Spain's bond yields rise, but bond auctions generate strong response.
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ECB bond-buying boosts markets in early trading
European Central Bank's bond-buying plan continued to lift financial markets on Friday ahead of key US jobs data. European Central Bank president Mario Draghi unveiled a plan Thursday to to buy unlimited amounts of short-term bonds from euro countries that request help.
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Stock futures nudged higher by possible ECB deal
Stock futures in the US edged higher Tuesday morning on hopes that the European Central Bank will work out a deal to help Spain and Italy borrow at cheaper rates. Stock futures on the Dow rose 0.2 percent to 13,255.
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On fifth anniversary of credit crisis, global markets fall
The unofficial anniversary of the start of the global credit crisis sees markets down, despite hopes of more Chinese stimulus and encouraging US jobs data.
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Standard Chartered shares plunge after Iran allegations
Standard Chartered market value plummeted by nearly $12.5 billion after the New York state regulator accused the UK bank of being involved in laundering money for Iran. The share price for Standard Chartered tanked by 23 percent.
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Markets tumble after European bank fails to promise bond bailout
The European Central Bank's announcement today expressed a willingness to prop up the bond market but without providing any specifics on how much it would spend, for how long, or starting when, dashing expectations that the continent had unified around a remedy for the eurocrisis.
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Spain bailout? Market worries eased by ECB comments.
Spain bailout concerns have rattled markets in recent days. But stock markets rose after the European Central Bank hinted that it could intervene to lower the nation's borrowing costs, reducing the potential for a full-blown Spain bailout.
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Stock market: Fears of Spanish bailout spook traders worldwide
Stock market falls 1 percent or more in much of Asia and Europe. US stock market set for sharp drop, too.
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Stock market rescue? Spain's bailout buoys stocks.
Stock market in Spain rises 2.5 percent, after Europe announcement of a bailout for its banks. Asia and other European markets also move up, as futures point to a higher open on the US stock market.
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Facebook debut doesn't buoy stocks; Dow down 73
The Dow lost 73 points to close at 12369 on Facebook's big day. The index fell 3.5 percent on the week.
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