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The week interest rates popped upward
David Brancaccio May 24, 2013
Chances are the Dow could end up with a loss for the week. But the big story may be bonds.
Japan markets down on stimulus jitters, China manufacturing data
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes May 23, 2013
After an electrifying run over the past several weeks, stock markets around the world are down this morning.
Quiz: What percentage of Americans own stock?
Stephan Richter May 21, 2013
Stock markets are up in the U.S., but how many Americans actually stand to benefit?
European auto sales up for first time since 2011
Richard Westcott May 17, 2013
But that comes with an asterisk.
European probe into oil price-fixing widens to Finland
Stephen Beard May 17, 2013
Finland's only oil refiner has now been ensnared into the investigation.
3 oil companies raided by European officials
Rob Young May 15, 2013
The European Commission is investigating a potential price manipulation scheme among oil companies.
ArcelorMittal announces quarterly loss of $345 million
Amy Scott May 10, 2013
European steel giant ArcelorMittal announces its quarterly results today at a time when the global steel industry faces substantial challenges.
Markets tread water above 15,000
David Brancaccio May 9, 2013
The new normal for the Dow Industrial average seems to be hovering around15,000 points. U.S. markets were down slightly this morning but still trading above the 15,000 mark.
After another strong day globally, stocks turn down in the U.S.
David Brancaccio May 8, 2013
Share prices in Germany hit a new record high today. Asian markets were strong. But U.S. markets were down slightly this morning.
Eastern, Southern Europeans flock to Germany seeking work
Stephen Beard May 8, 2013
More than a million foreigners flocked to Germany for work last year, the biggest influx since 1995. Most of the migrants were from Eastern Europe, but many came from recession-hit countries elsewhere in the euro zone.
