Financial Markets
Stocks jump after Trump says he'll meet with Xi next week
Jun 18, 2019
Stocks are marching sharply higher on Wall Street in afternoon trading as investors cheered news that the leaders of the U.S. and China will meet next week to discuss their long-running trade dispute
The Latest: Regulation on Facebook currency is likely
Jun 18, 2019
One regulatory expert believes Facebook's new currency will "almost surely" fall under U.S. regulation adopted in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.
European Central Bank hints at stimulus _ drawing Trump ire
Jun 18, 2019
The European Central Bank's president says that the bank is ready to cut interest rates and could re-start its bond purchase stimulus if the economy needs it.
Facebook plans its own currency for 2 billion-plus users
Jun 18, 2019
Facebook plans its own digital currency for use by 2 billion-plus people
US stocks edge higher after 2 weeks of gains
Jun 17, 2019
U.S. stocks edged higher in midday trading on Wall Street following two weeks of gains.
Markets Right Now: Stocks are off to a mixed start
Jun 17, 2019
Stocks are getting off to a mostly higher start on Wall Street as the market comes off two weeks of gains.
Euro gains in global use, but dollar still dominates
Jun 13, 2019
The European Central Bank says the euro has gained ground on the dollar as a global currency used for government reserves, rebounding from historic lows as U.S. sanctions deter some countries' use of the U.S. currency
Markets Right Now: Stocks fall for the 2nd day in a row
Jun 12, 2019
Stocks are ending lower for the second day straight, dragged down by losses in technology companies and banks.
Asian stocks mostly lower after retreat on Wall Street
Jun 12, 2019
Shares have fallen in Asia after U.S. stocks gave up early gains and fizzled in afternoon trading
Argentina's Macri chooses opposition figure as running mate
Jun 11, 2019
Argentine President Mauricio Macri says he is choosing the leader of the largest opposition bloc in the Senate as his running mate in October's presidential election
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