U.S. stocks soared Thursday, with the S&P 500 closing above the landmark level of 1,700 points for the first time in history, boosted by a batch of better-than-expected economic data and the Federal Reserve's reassurance.
U.S. stocks soared on Thursday, with the S&P 500 crossing the landmark level of 1,700 points for the first time, boosted by a batch of upbeat economic data and Federal Reserve reassurance after a two-day policy meeting.
Chinese shares jumped on Tuesday as the country's securities regulator is reportedly delaying resumption of an initial public offering (IPO), easing investors' concerns over market liquidity.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Wednesday the timetable for trimming the bond purchases is not on a preset course and the Fed would base its adjustment of the 85-billion-dollar monthly program on how the economy performs.
U.S. builder confidence for newly-built, single-family homes edged up to the highest level in more than seven years in July, a leading industry report said on Tuesday.
Australian central bank governor Glenn Stevens last week issued a dramatic pre-election call for the government to achieve a budget surplus as soon as possible, and for the first time since 2008, a step he said would help restore economic confidence.
U.S. stocks closed lower after choppy trading on Tuesday, as investors took a breather amid worries that the Federal Reserve may curtail its bond buying activities earlier than expected.
Australian Labor Party primary vote has reached a three-month low of 30 percent, and nearly one in two voters are backing the Coalition, giving it a 16- point lead after preferences.
U.S. stocks continued to rally on Friday, with the S&P 500 closing above the 1,600 milestone level and the Dow hitting 15,000 points for the first time in history.
U.S. stocks surged on Thursday, propelling the S&P 500 to new record highs, as the country's weekly jobless claims fell to a five-year low and the European Central Bank cut interest rates to a record low.
U.S. stocks rose on Monday, with the S&P 500 closing at a record high and the Nasdaq Composite Index ending at a high not seen since November 2000, boosted by upbeat housing data and tech shares.
U.S. stocks extended losses in choppy trading on Monday following Friday's slip, as shock from Cyprus gave investors an excuse to sell off after recent strong equity rally.
Australian Labor Party's primary vote stands at just 30 percent, down 5 points since December, the latest Herald/Nielsen poll published in Fairfax newspapers showed on Monday.
China adopted harsh road rules, which have been dubbed by nettizens as "the strictest traffic regulations ever". According to the new rules, 52 different sorts of violations can result in deducting points for punishment, up from 38 under the previous regulation.
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