Stock Markets News
Euro, stocks drop on Irish bailout, contagion fears
(AFP)
AFP - The euro and European stocks fell on Monday amid speculation and denials that Ireland faces a Greek-style economic bailout, while analysts warned that the turmoil risks spreading across the eurozone. Read the rest of this entry »
Irish debt crisis stalks Europe’s markets
(AP)
AP - Europe's stock markets mostly fell Monday while the euro was battered again amid mounting fears that Ireland will end up having to look for outside financial help to get a handle on its mounting debt burden. Read the rest of this entry »
Stocks fall, dollar rises on Irish debt worries
(Reuters)
Reuters - Stocks in Asia and Europe fell on Monday on fears that Ireland may be forced to seek a financial rescue package, while a jump in U.S. Treasury yields helped drive the dollar higher. Read the rest of this entry »
Taxes, inflation data to dominate week
(Reuters)
Reuters - Without a boost from Washington policymakers or data showing budding strength in the economy, Wall Street's rally may be running out of fuel as the S&P 500 eases off its 2010 high. Read the rest of this entry »
FTSE drops at start of trade
(AFP)
AFP - London's main stock market tumbled at the start of trading on Friday amid increased investor worries about eurozone debt. Read the rest of this entry »