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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:
Business news: Five things to watch March 28

The bulls were in charge last week, taking advantage of a big drop in volatility to stealthily sprint ahead. Stocks will try to keep the momentum going Monday, despite geopolitical risk and more potentially horrid housing data. Here are the Top 5 business news events we're watching for on Monday:
Four ways Japan disaster affects investors

When the world’s third-largest economy is hit with its worst earthquake ever, a tsunami, and a subsequent nuclear crisis, the human and physical toll has been enormous. The disaster is also sending ripples through the world economy. Here is a look at four ways the Japanese crisis changes the investment landscape:
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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 fallout: Europe elections spook traders

Stock market in Athens plunges 8 percent at one point after Greek election points to no clear winner. Stock market reaction elsewhere in Europe is negative.
Stock market fallout from Spain downgrade? Quiet.

Stock market reaction muted in Germany, France, Britain, and US. First estimate of US GDP in first quarter could sway stock market sentiment.
Apple earnings lift stocks worldwide

Apple earnings exceeded expectations, causing stock markets to rise from Japan to Germany. US stock futures also get a boost from Apple earnings.
Stock market gets boost from earnings, Germany

Stock market futures in US as well as exchanges across Europe buoyed by German business optimism, US earnings. German stock market up 1 percent.
Stock market set to open sharply lower

Stock market futures point to lower open in its first session after Friday's disappointing jobs report. Next worry for stock market: quarterly earnings.
Stock market rise fades on Europe's slump

Stock market bullishness in Asia dissipates in European trading, as euro-area unemployment reaches record high. Stock market in US poised to open flat.
S&P closes above 1400, a four-year high

Stock indexes rise to four-year highs as more good economic news rolls in. Dow rises for seventh day in a row.
Stock market points to lower open

Stock market futures in US follow Europe, Asia lower. Stock market focus is on Greek debt deal and slowing growth in China.
Stocks rise as Greece nears debt swap deal

The Dow gained 70 points to close at 12907 Thursday as Greece closed in on a deal to restructure its debt and avoid a default.
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The return of the bull market?

As long as the economy keeps growing on a foundation based on debt, the bull market cannot last.
Stock market woe: high oil prices

Stock market averages fall in Europe, Asia as high oil prices stoke worries that they could undercut economic recovery. Stock market in US set to open lower.
Stock market: Futures slide on Greek indecision

Stock market looks to open lower as emergency talks fail to produce Greek rescue package. A disorderly Greek default could send shock waves through the stock market.
Strong manufacturing data boosts stocks

Stocks climbed Wednesday after strong manufacturing data and encouraging reports about the Greek debt crisis. The Dow rose 83 points to close at 12716.
Stocks fall. Greece weighs on markets.

Stocks are down in Asia and Europe ahead of a key European summit. S&P futures are also lower. Investors shun stocks as concerns linger about Greece's long-term solvency.
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.
Euro zone deal lifts stocks, not euro

Euro zone steps toward fiscal unions buoy stocks in Asia. But a fall in the euro underscores ongoing worries over the euro zone's debt crisis.
Stock market: Prices rise on hopes of euro deal

Stock market prices in Europe and much of Asia are buoyed as Merkel and Sarkozy meet in Paris to discuss closer political, economic union. But the stock market in China fall on its worsening economic outlook.
Stocks fall in Europe, Asia over worries about Italy

Stocks drop 1 percent or more on major European indexes because of concerns about Italian debt. Japan limits losses with yen intervention. US stocks expected to open lower.
Stock futures mixed ahead of earnings

Stock futures down slightly for the Dow, S&P. But NASDAQ stock futures rise as Asia and Europe post gains.
Stock market gloom spreads. Blame Greece.

Stock market woes continue as Greece admits it won't meet deficit targets. European stocks fall, along with US stock market futures.
Global markets drop sharply on US, Europe outlook

Global markets reflect worry about rising interest rates for eurozone's weakest nations and possibility of a US recession. Among global markets to tumble most: Germany, down 5.3 percent and France, down 4.7 percent.
Stocks rise worldwide

Stocks up in Asia, Europe after Fed chairman's speech. Futures point to higher open for US stocks.
European stocks rise for second day

European stocks shrug off local debt woes, while traders look forward to Bernanke speech. But European stocks are expected to remain volatile.