Topic: Hang Seng Index

EU still looking for way forward on Greece, growth, and euro zone

The latest summit in Brussels concluded with wide agreement that something needs to be done but with little consensus on what to do.

After falling, stocks recover from Europe elections

Stock markets recovered around the world following an early stumble caused by election results in France and Greece that appeared to jeopardize Europe's plans for fighting its debt crisis.  In the US, the Dow finished the day down 29 points at 13,008.

Stock market divide: Asia down, Europe up

Stock market indexes in Asia close lower on bad news out of Europe. But European stock market indexes rise on hopes for stronger US job data.

Jiang Zemin: China's censors clean up ex-leader online search

Jiang Zemin is the former president of China. Wednesday saw an uptick in web searches about Jiang Zemin, after rumors about his health began circulating online.

Greece bailout hopes lift Asian markets

Greece bailout talks involve a second rescue package roughly the size of the first. But Greece bailout could be delayed until July.

Stock markets take a battering

Stock markets in Asia, Europe fall sharply after US stock markets plunge and Greek debt worries rise. Futures point to rebound in the US.

Commodity trading: Plunge in US hits Asian stocks

Commodity trading reversals in US cause Japan and Korean markets to fall. Asian mining, energy companies drop with negative cast to commodity trading.

Japan earthquake rattles world markets

Japan earthquake drives down major European markets at close. US stocks at midday also down as investors try to evaluate impact of new 7.4 magnitude Japan earthquake.

Stock prices rise globally as Japan threat fades

Stock prices are up in Asia and Europe. Futures point to a rise in US stock prices at the open.

Stock prices rise as Egypt's crisis eases

Stock prices climb Monday in Asia and Europe. Stock prices expected to rise in the US.

Stock prices: Europe rallies on debt-crisis optimism

Stock prices were up in European capitals as hopes grew that the eurozone's debt crisis would ease.

Stock market: Outlook upbeat as decade begins

Stock market gains in Asia and Europe signal positive start to 2011.

Stock prices mixed as traders watch Koreas

Stock prices: World markets cautious as South Korea begins military drill.

Stock markets rise on hopes of Fed easing

Stock markets from Asia to Europe are higher, anticipating that the Federal Reserve will try to boost the struggling US economy.

Stock prices fall globally

Stock prices expected to fall in the US as well at the start of a key week of economic reports.

Will the Greek debt crisis affect Asia?

The Greek debt crisis, which has sent bonds tumbling across southern Europe, has had a knock-on effect on stock markets in Asia. But one analyst says Asian banks and governments have limited exposure to Greek debt, so should weather the storm relatively unscathed.

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Credit crisis driving global cooperation

World markets responded positively Monday to new initiatives emerging from meetings in Washington and Paris.

Fed races to ease market fears

Its rate cut of 3/4 of a point is the largest in at least 20 years.

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