In Asian Equity Markets indices were broadly lower in morning trade after the U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its latest policy meeting. The Shanghai composite shed 0.88 percent and the Shenzhen composite declined by 0.576 percent. Over in Hong...

In European Equity Markets the pan-European Stoxx 600 finished up by 0.1 percent with varied sentiment across sectors. Country markets differed too with small gains in the U.K.'s FTSE 100, Spain's IBEX, and Swiss SMI offset by losses in France's CAC 40 and Germany's...

In Asian Equity Markets indices were trading higher after a stateside rally saw the Dow and S&P 500 record their best post-midterm elections rally since 1982. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index showed gains of 0.96 percent while the Shanghai composite rose 0.61...

In European Equity Markets the pan-European Stoxx 600 ended up by 1.03 percent with every sector in the black. Banks, retail and construction firms were among the top performers. The FTSE 100 ended up by 1 percent, Germany's DAX by 0.8 percent, France's CAC by 1.1...

In Asian Equity Markets Japan’s Nikkei rose in volatile trade on Wednesday morning as investors awaited the results of U.S. midterm elections. The Nikkei share average was up 0.2 percent at 22,191.48. Telecom giant NTT Corp jumped 6 percent to 4,541 yen after the...

In European Equity Markets the pan-European Stoxx 600 closed 0.2 percent lower with most sectors struggling to make gains. Retail, Basic Resources, and Telecoms were among the worst performers. In the retail world, earnings were at the fore. WM Morrison fell 4.5...

In Asian Equity Markets indices were mixed on Tuesday afternoon as investors looked to the U.S. midterm elections set for later in the day. The Greater China markets were in negative territory by the end of the morning session, with the Shanghai composite dropping...

In European Equity Markets stocks lacked an overall direction in late Monday trading, closing mixed as investors digested different political events. The pan-European Stoxx 600 closed down 0.09 percent, with the various sectors taking different directions. Technology...

In Asian Equity Markets indices were lower on Monday. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 fell 1.3 percent while the Topix index declined 0.77 percent. South Korea's Kospi fell 1.29 percent. Chinese shares traded down: The Shanghai composite declined 1 percent. In Hong Kong, the...

In European Equity Markets the pan-European Stoxx 600 closed 0.33 percent higher with the bulk of sectors in positive territory. Autos and banks were among the best-performing sectors.  At the same time, investors are monitoring further corporate results. Erste Group...