Stock Markets News
Asia stocks down modestly as economy worries ease
(AP)
AP - Asian stock markets mostly fell Tuesday but losses were limited amid easing worries over the pace of the global economic recovery.
AFP - London shares climbed on Monday as investors further digested last week's better-than-expected US jobs data which reduced prospects of a return to recession.
World stocks gain, dollar falls
(AFP)
AFP - Global stock markets rose and the dollar fell on Monday as investors further digested better-than-expected US jobs data which reduced prospects of a return to recession.
Bad credit? For corporate borrowers, not a problem
(AP)
AP - With rising fears of a prolonged recession and stomach-churning moves in the stock market, corporate bond markets have performed so well this year they look like they're part of a parallel universe.
Wall Street ends week with hope
(AFP)
AFP - Wall Street heads into next week with strong tailwind from recent days' rally and brighter outlook as traders keenly await President Barack Obama to unveil new plans for boosting the shaky US economy.
Wall Street completes solid week of gains
Stocks ended a three-week losing streak after an encouraging employment report lifted hopes about the pace of economic growth.
Employers hire more workers than expected
Private employers hired more workers than expected in August, lifting hopes for the weak U.S. economy, but the nation’s unemployment rate rose for the first time in four months.
Employment - Unemployment - United States - Recreation - Picture Ratings
Experts see trouble ahead for developed world
Experts gathered in Italy Friday offered a generally gloomy outlook — especially for the United States and much of the industrialized world.
Life Inc.: Government cuts weigh on job market
Employment - United States - Business - Canada - Business and Economy
Strength in temporary jobs a welcome sign
Analysis: Growing demand for temporary help in the U.S. suggests stronger full-time hiring ahead, and executives say they are seeing a need for staffing greater than reflected in official figures.
United States - Employment - Temporary work - Business - Staffing Services