Tag: Financial markets
Brazil's currency drops to weakest level yet 4 as Lula's fiscal measures debated
SAO PAULO -- SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s real on Wednesday fell to its weakest level against the dollar since the currency was...
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 12/18/2024
U.S. stocks sank to their second-worst loss of the year after the Federal Reserve signaled that it may deliver fewer interest rates cuts...
Stock market today: Asian stocks are mixed ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on rates
HONG KONG -- Asian stocks were mixed on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's final rate decision of this year. U.S. futures and...
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 12/17/2024
U.S. stock indexes closed lower and gave back some of their stellar gains for the year. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% Tuesday, though...
Why is tech giant SoftBank investing over $100 billion in the US?
BANGKOK -- Japanese tycoon Masayoshi Son and President-elect Donald Trump have announced plans for technology and telecoms giant SoftBank Group to invest $100...
Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Nasdaq sets a record ahead of Fed meeting
BANGKOK -- Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday after the Nasdaq set a record ahead of a meeting by the Federal Reserve...