In Asian Equity Markets Japan's Nikkei index fell on Tuesday, with the equity market feeling downward pressure from a stronger yen, which hurts big manufacturers' export revenues. The Nikkei lost 0.5 percent to 19,487.71. The broader Topix lost 0.4 percent to 1,564.09...

In European Equity Markets stocks inched lower in quiet trading on Monday with Italian stocks left behind as talk over a possible early election weighed, hitting banks. Activity was reduced as holidays in major markets such Britain and the United States kept investors...

In Asian Equity Markets Tokyo stocks edged up in choppy trade on Monday morning as investors waited for clues to when U.S. interest rates will next rise from key U.S. economic data, including jobs figures, to be released later this week. The Nikkei index rose 0.2...

In European Equity Markets stocks slid in thin trade on Friday as shares in energy firms and banks decreased, ending a lackluster week relatively little changed. The pan-European STOXX 600 index closed 0.2 percent lower as did the euro zone blue chips. Banks were the...

In Asian Equity Markets Japan's Nikkei index remained solidly on track for a winning week on Friday, underpinned by record closing highs on Wall Street even as a firmer yen put a damper on sentiment. The Nikkei was down 0.3 percent at 19,753.42 in morning trade, but...

In European Equity Markets stocks struggled to keep gains on Thursday in choppy trade as falls in commodity-facing firms weighed, with investors hunting for fresh direction in the aftermath of Europe's blistering first quarter earnings season. The pan-European STOXX...

In Asian Equity Markets Japanese stocks edged up on Thursday as investors bought futures after the yen weakened in Asian trade, while a rise in index-heavyweights such as SoftBank supported sentiment. In midmorning trade, the Nikkei index edged up 0.5 percent to...

In European Equity Markets stocks struggled to gain momentum on Wednesday, with strength in banks and big oil majors offset by weakness in miners and autos. The pan-European STOXX 600 index ended up 0.1 percent. Among the national markets, Britain's FTSE 100 rose 0.4...

In Asian Equity Markets Japan's Nikkei index rose on Wednesday morning helped by exporters after the dollar gained against the yen, while financials gained ground thanks to a rise in U.S. Treasury yields. The Nikkei rose 0.4 percent to 19,698.31 in midmorning...

In European Equity Markets stocks closed in the green on Tuesday, with French shares among the biggest advancers as eurozone economic activity remained at a six-year high.  The pan-European STOXX 600 index ended up 0.2 percent. Germany's DAX was up 0.3 percent while...