How 2022 shocked, rocked and rolled global markets
World stocks down 20% in worst year since financial crisis Bond market has been pounded as rates have risen Wild swings in commodity and FX...
S&P warns of possible trebling of U.S., European default rates
LONDON, Dec 1 (Reuters) – Credit rating firm S&P Global has warned that speculative-grade U.S. and European corporate default rates are likely to double and...
European shares bounce as cyclicals, growth stocks find footing
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European shares fall as energy stocks weigh; focus on U.S. jobs data
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Ten years on, Italy faces debt crisis Draghi may not solve
Draghi resigns but head of state asks him to stay Investors question Italy’s debt sustainability Core issue is lack of economic growth FRANKFURT/ROME, July 15...
U.S. recession “more likely than not”, same for Europe – PIMCO
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Biden urges G7 to stay together as leaders target Russian gold, oil price
Biden says Russia has failed to split G7 Biden condemns ‘barbarism’ as missiles strike Kyiv Gold ban targets ‘Putin’s war machine’ – British PM Oil...
World shares sink as inflation, economic fears persist
Wall Street whipsaws, S&P closes lower on worries of prolonged inflation Oil settles mixed amid Beijing lockdown fears, tight supplies NEW YORK, May 12 (Reuters)...
Analysis: Banks face reversal of fortune from war and runaway inflation
New era of rising rates renews focus on lending risks Policymakers run recession gauntlet to curb inflation War, geopolitics threaten long-lasting economic pain LONDON/BERLIN, May...
Global renewable power prices soar on heavy demand, chaotic supply chain
April 13 (Reuters) – Prices for wind and solar power in major global markets have climbed nearly 30% in a year as developers have struggled...