European equities extend gains as Omicron fears fade LONDON: Europe's major stock markets advanced Wednesday as investors drew strength from easing Omicron virus ... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:16pm
Markets Banks and travel stocks power Europe’s STOXX 600 to new peaks LONDON: European stocks extended their new year rally on Tuesday, led by economically sensitive banks and travel... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Markets Stocks rally on easing Omicron fears, oil up before OPEC LONDON: Stock markets rallied Tuesday as investors bet on reduced economic fallout from the Omicron variant, while... Published 04 Jan, 2022 06:14pm
Markets European stocks kick off 2022 at record highs PARIS: European shares ended at all-time highs on Monday, starting the year in an upbeat mood on hopes of steady... Published 04 Jan, 2022 06:54am
Markets Markets begin 2022 on a high note PARIS: Stock markets rose Monday in the first trading day of 2022 following stellar performances last year, as... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:14pm
Markets Stock markets rise on 'Santa Claus rally', Omicron optimism PARIS: Stock markets rose on Tuesday as investors appeared to ride a "Santa Claus rally" and optimism that the... Published 28 Dec, 2021 08:04pm
Markets Stock markets rise on Omicron optimism PARIS: Stock markets rose on Tuesday as investors appeared confident that the Omicron coronavirus variant will not... Published 28 Dec, 2021 05:19pm
Markets Stocks markets mixed as Omicron spreads PARIS: World markets diverged in thin holiday trade on Monday as fears lingered over the spreading Omicron... Published 27 Dec, 2021 05:24pm
Markets European stocks close lower in thin holiday trade LONDON: European shares closed lower in light holiday trading on Friday, following a recent rally in global shares ... Published 27 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Markets Markets waver on Christmas Eve as Covid fears recede LONDON: World stock markets wavered Friday in subdued Christmas Eve trade as investors mulled receding Omicron... Published 24 Dec, 2021 06:56pm
Markets World stock markets rise as Covid fears ease LONDON: Asian and European stock markets advanced Thursday on fading fears over both the Omicron coronavirus variant... Published 23 Dec, 2021 05:18pm
Markets European stocks mostly edge higher before US growth data LONDON: Europe's stock markets firmed Wednesday in low-volume festive trade, as investors mulled the Omicron... Published 22 Dec, 2021 05:03pm
Markets Global stocks buoyed by rebounding appetite for risk LONDON: World shares gained on Tuesday as investors weighed up how badly the Omicron coronavirus variant would hit... Published 21 Dec, 2021 05:48pm
Markets Equity and oil markets slump on Omicron panic LONDON: Global equity and oil markets slumped Monday on investor panic over the impact of worldwide measures to... Published 20 Dec, 2021 05:19pm
Markets European stocks sink at open on Omicron crackdown LONDON: European equities dived in opening deals on Monday, mirroring heavy losses elsewhere as governments raced to... Published 20 Dec, 2021 01:29pm
Markets Stocks rally on inflation-fighting Fed and BoE LONDON: World stock markets rallied Thursday after the US Federal Reserve laid out inflation-fighting plans and the... Published 16 Dec, 2021 07:54pm
Markets Stocks rally on inflation-fighting Fed, before more rate calls LONDON: World stock markets rallied Thursday after the US Federal Reserve laid out inflation-fighting plans, and... Published 16 Dec, 2021 04:02pm
Markets Stocks march towards record highs ahead of ECB, BOE meetings LONDON: World stocks marched back towards record highs on Thursday as traders waited to see if Europe's top central... Updated 16 Dec, 2021 03:25pm
Markets Global markets struggle before Fed; London slips on hot inflation LONDON: Asian and European stock markets diverged on Wednesday before a US Federal Reserve interest rate decision,... Published 15 Dec, 2021 05:45pm
Markets Eurozone markets flatten before rate calls LONDON: Eurozone stock markets ran out of steam Tuesday before key interest rate decisions this week, although UK... Updated 14 Dec, 2021 05:18pm
Markets European stocks, dollar flat before US inflation LONDON: European stocks and the dollar steadied Friday, as traders awaited key US inflation data for fresh clues on... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Markets US inflation surge whiplashes stocks LONDON: US and European stocks initially advanced on Friday despite data showing that US inflation rose to a near... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Markets European stocks slip on Omicron worries, but post best week since March European stocks fell on Friday on nervousness around the Omicron COVID-19 variant, while U.S. inflation reading... Published 10 Dec, 2021 10:38pm
Markets Stocks drop tracking Omicron, China fallout LONDON: European and US stock markets dropped Thursday as traders tracked developments surrounding the Omicron... Published 09 Dec, 2021 08:34pm
Markets European stocks drop tracking Omicron, China fallout LONDON: European stock markets dropped Thursday as traders tracked developments surrounding the Omicron variant and... Updated 09 Dec, 2021 06:02pm
Opinion When Omicron felt good Nobody will admit it, but you can be sure that the emergence of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus made some... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Markets Stock markets pause after surge LONDON: US stock markets steadied while most European indices slid on Wednesday after surging the previous session ... Published 08 Dec, 2021 07:59pm
Markets European stock markets steady after surge LONDON: Europe's top stock markets steadied on Wednesday after surging the previous session on easing concerns over... Published 08 Dec, 2021 06:04pm
Markets World stocks fizz as Omicron fears fizzle LONDON: Global stock markets rallied Tuesday on fading fears over dangers arising from the new Omicron Covid ... Updated 07 Dec, 2021 09:17pm
Markets European stocks climb on Omicron hope, oil rebounds LONDON: European equities advanced Monday on hopes that the Omicron coronavirus variant might not be as damaging as... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am