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Major U.S. futures are up on Monday on hopes of a stimulus before the presidential election. Dow Jones futures are trading 0.72% higher and the S&P500 futures are up 0.79% at press time. All European markets have advanced on Monday, taking cues for the economic recovery in Asia and...

Major U.S. indices saw volatility last week that ended on a negative note due to stalled stimulus talks. Asian and European markets ended lower last week on fears of rising coronavirus cases and choppy economic recovery. Markets in Asia have advanced on Monday on the back of the latest...

Major U.S. indices are trading marginally lower on Friday with Dow Jones trading 0.06% lower and the S&P 500 down 0.02% at press time. Asia is having a mixed session, but European markets have rebounded significantly on Friday after Thursday's sharp fall. Markets are waiting for...

Major U.S. indices continued their decline for the third day straight, with Dow Jones falling 0.07%, S&P 500 declining 0.15%, and Nasdaq shedding 0.47% on Thursday. The decline comes as hopes of a stimulus before the U.S. election have waned, along with a surprise rise in jobless claims. Stocks...

European indices are among the worst-affected on Thursday after Asia markets and U.S. futures dropped lower, as hopes of a stimulus before the U.S. election in November fades with a Democratic-Republican stalemate. Dow Jones futures are trading 0.51% lower and the S&P500 futures are down 0...

Major U.S. indices closed lower on Wednesday as negotiations for a second coronavirus stimulus remain stalled. Dow Jones declined 0.68%, S&P 500 shed 0.66% and the Nasdaq 100 closed 0.80% lower. The selling could be seen in Thursday's market sessions across Asia,...

Most European markets opened lower on Wednesday following Wall Street's Tuesday decline and a muted session in Asia. Most stocks have recovered as the Oct. 15 Brexit deadline nears. European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton said that he would like a deal, but is also...

Major U.S. indices fell on Tuesday led by bank stocks after big bank earnings failed to impress the market as the day ended, with Dow Jones declining 0.55%, S&P 500 falling 0.63%, and Nasdaq 100 closing 0.10% lower. Halt in vaccine trials and stimulus talks added to market worries. Topping this...

European stocks are cooling off in early trade on Tuesday after a three-day rally ended on Monday. Major U.S futures are also trading lower, along with Asian stocks having a mixed session. Dow Jones futures are trading 0.50% lower and S&P 500 futures are down 0.52% at press time. Euro...

U.S. indices advanced on Monday led by tech stocks. Dow Jones closed 0.88% higher, S&P 500 gained 1.64% and Nasdaq 100 added 2.56%. Despite a good Monday in the U.S. and a positive start to the week, Asian markets are mixed on Tuesday, mainly due to events in China. Japan's Nikkei index is...

Dow Jones and S&P 500 futures are trading higher 0.05% and 0.24% respectively at press time. This upward move along with a positive trading session in Asia has lifted sentiments in European markets. Euro Stoxx 50 index is trading 0.62% higher at publication time. European Central Bank President...

U.S indices saw significant volatility last week that ended in gains, thanks to talks around stimulus. Dow Jones advanced 1.56%, S&P 500 gained 2.01% and Nasdaq 100 climbed 2.18% during the week. Most indexes across Asia had a positive week too, the sentiments of which have spilled over to...

Dow Jones and the S&P 500 rose 1.91% and 1.74% on Wednesday, making it the best day since July as President Donald Trump indicated support aid for airlines and a stimulus package for small businesses. The optimism has led to investor cheer as Dow futures are up 0.50% at press time and the S...

U.S. stock futures are trading up after President Donald Trump tweeted in support of the airline relief bill and Payroll Protection Program. Tuesday's fall on Wall Street did not dent Europe's mood at the open, but European stocks dipped in early trade after mixed economic data. Euro Stoxx...

Dow Jones and the S&P 500 fell 1.34% and 1.40% respectively on Tuesday after President Donald Trump halted stimulus talks. However, he tweeted in support of the Payroll Protection Program and the airline relief bill early Wednesday. Asian stocks are defying the gloom. Japan's Nikkei index...