Dollar recovers from six-month low after year-end sell-off
The dollar recovered from a six-month low to rise 0.46% on Thursday, the year’s first trading day, after a downbeat December that left the index virtually flat at the end of 2019 .
Oil steady as trade hopes, Mideast tensions support, dollar weighs
Oil prices were flat on Thursday, supported by signs of improving Washington-Beijing trade relations and rising tensions in the Middle East but pressured by a strong U.S. dollar.
Oil flat, boosted by trade hopes, Mideast tensions; pressured by stronger dollar
Oil prices were mostly flat on Thursday, supported by signs of improving Washington-Beijing trade relations and rising tensions in the Middle East but pressured by a strong U.S. dollar.
Wall Street kicks off 2020 at record levels on China stimulus, trade hopes
U.S. stocks extended their rally into the new year, with all three major indexes hitting record highs on Thursday, as fresh stimulus from Beijing to prop up its economy added to optimism fueled by easing trade tensions and an improving global outlook.
Stocks surge as rally enters year, dollar rebounds
The dollar snapped a four-day losing streak on Thursday and global equity markets jumped at the start of 2020 with a shot of Chinese stimulus, ensuring last year’s record-breaking rally remained intact.
Carlos Ghosn says family played no role in escape from Japan: statement
The family of former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn played no role in his escape from Japan, Ghosn said in a statement on Thursday, days after his abrupt arrival in Beirut from Tokyo, where he faces trial for alleged financial misconduct.
Wall Street starts 2020 at record levels on China stimulus, trade hopes
U.S. stocks extended their rally into the new year, with all three major indexes hitting record highs on Thursday, as fresh stimulus from Beijing to prop up its economy added to optimism fueled by easing trade tensions and an improving global outlook.
Dollar recovers from six-month low after year-end selloff
The dollar recovered from a six-month low to add 0.44% on Thursday, the first trading day of 2020, ending a four-day losing streak and a downbeat December that had left the index virtually flat at the end of 2019.
Oil firm as trade optimism, Mideast tensions support
Oil rose on Thursday as signs of improving trade relations between Washington and Beijing which eased demand concerns and rising tensions in the Middle East provided support.
Wall St. set for strong 2020 start on China stimulus, trade hopes
U.S. stocks were set to start the year on a strong note on Thursday as fresh stimulus from Beijing to prop up its slowing economy added to the optimism over easing trade tensions and an improving global outlook.
