Global derivatives industry defends CDS after banking blow-ups
LONDON, March 30 (Reuters) – The derivatives industry body, the International Association of Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA), has backed Credit Default Swaps amid concerns...
Inflation data spurs stocks rally, drop in U.S. yields
U.S. inflation cools in February Two-year U.S. Treasury yield set for biggest monthly drop since 2008 S&P 500 records back-to-back quarterly gains NEW YORK, March...
Gold eases but remains on course for quarterly rise
Key U.S. inflation gauge slightly below expectations All precious metals set to gain in March March 31 (Reuters) – Gold prices were on track for...
Slower China factory activity growth challenges economic recovery prospects
Manufacturing PMI 51.9 in March vs 52.6 in Feb Non-manufacturing PMI expands at fastest pace in nearly 12 years BEIJING, March 31 (Reuters) – China’s...
Riyadh joins Shanghai Cooperation Organization as ties with Beijing grow
RIYADH, March 29 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s cabinet approved on Wednesday a decision to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, as Riyadh builds a long-term partnership...
Gold sparkles in stormy week for markets
Focus on Fed policy meeting next week Gold to shine through the chaos – analyst All precious metals head for weekly gains Gold touches 11-month...
Global equities fall, gold surges as banking worries linger
Wall Street, European stock indexes fall First Republic Bank gets $30 bln injection, worries linger Fed data showed banks sought record emergency liquidity Gold heads...
Gold prices hold firm as banking worries persist
ECB pushes through 50 bps rate hike despite market turmoil Traders see Fed raising rates by 25 bps next week March 16 (Reuters) – Gold...
Gold rallies over 1% as Credit Suisse crisis hits risk appetite
Flagship Swiss bank Credit Suisse’s shares slump U.S. Treasury yields tumble, dollar soars Platinum, palladium also pressured by risk-off mood Market largely pricing in Fed...
Wall Street ends sharply lower, Treasury yields dip ahead of jobs report
NEW YORK, March 9 (Reuters) – Wall Street slid sharply on Thursday, pulled lower by bank stocks and jitters ahead of Friday’s employment report, while...