Yearly Archives: 2012
Tech Troubles Plague World Markets
Last week Wall Street saw sudden and unexpected volatility as the result of a glitch in the computer of market-maker Knight Capital. Continue reading
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Markets Rebound on Investor Hopes
In Asian trading on Monday the euro gained against the US dollar, rising 0.4 percent to $1.2438, the highest in a month, with investors showing renewed optimism after a non-farm payroll report that was surprisingly positive. Continue reading
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Markets Rebound on Investor Hopes
In Asian trading on Monday the euro gained against the US dollar, rising 0.4 percent to $1.2438, the highest in a month, with investors showing renewed optimism after a non-farm payroll report that was surprisingly positive. Continue reading
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US Stocks Continue Downward Spiral
On the heels of a disappointing announcement from ECB President Mario Draghi on Thursday, US stocks continued their downward spiral as investors faced dashed hopes that the European Central Bank would take swift action to resolve the region’s debt crisis. Continue reading
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US Stocks Continue Downward Spiral
On the heels of a disappointing announcement from ECB President Mario Draghi on Thursday, US stocks continued their downward spiral as investors faced dashed hopes that the European Central Bank would take swift action to resolve the region’s debt crisis. Continue reading
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Market Dips After Fed Announcement
US consumer spending is down, manufacturing has slowed and a disappointing NFP report is expected this week, but the Federal Reserve and its Chairman, Ben S. Bernanke showed restraint in its announcement on Wednesday, fueling consumer concerns and send… Continue reading
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Market Dips After Fed Announcement
US consumer spending is down, manufacturing has slowed and a disappointing NFP report is expected this week, but the Federal Reserve and its Chairman, Ben S. Bernanke showed restraint in its announcement on Wednesday, fueling consumer concerns and send… Continue reading
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Euro Prepares for Upcoming ECB Meeting
As the world awaits the ECB’s announcement on Thursday, many are preparing for the worst and expecting the European Central Bank to disappoint. Continue reading
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Euro Prepares for Upcoming ECB Meeting
As the world awaits the ECB’s announcement on Thursday, many are preparing for the worst and expecting the European Central Bank to disappoint. Continue reading
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US Stock Decline Erodes 2 Day Rally
Last week the US stock market saw its biggest two-day gain of 2012, but Monday’s trading saw a significant decline as investors wait anxiously for announcements expected from central banks later this week. Continue reading
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