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Asia Today: China warns Australia probe may set off backlash
BANGKOK (AP) — China’s ambassador reportedly is warning the Australian government its pursuit of a coronavirus inquiry could set off a boycott by Chinese consumers, who may no longer travel and study in Australia or buy major exports including beef and wine.
Asian shares tumble: SKorea's Kospi drops 7%, Tokyo 1%
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares in Asia tumbled further on Thursday after the Dow industrials plunged 6.3% despite more government help for economies reeling from virus outbreaks.
China virus outbreak may wallop economy, financial markets
BANGKOK (AP) — News that a new virus that has afflicted hundreds of people in central China can spread between humans has rattled financial markets and raised concern it might wallop the economy just as it might be regaining momentum.
China virus outbreak may wallop economy, financial markets
BANGKOK (AP) — News that a new virus that has afflicted hundreds of people in central China can spread between humans has rattled financial markets and raised concern it might wallop the economy just as it might be regaining momentum.
Asian shares rise on hopes central banks may act on outbreak
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Tuesday amid hopes that central banks will take action to shield the global economy from the effects of the coronavirus outbreak.
Asian shares fall back on weak oil prices, Japan trade data
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares trended lower in Asia on Monday as oil prices fell back and Japan’s trade data for March was weaker than expected.
Falconry lecture at museum Wednesday
MOSES LAKE — The partnership between humans and birds in the hunt for wild game will be the subject of a lecture at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center. Ron Updegrave will talk about “Falconry” at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the museum, 401 S. Balsam St.
An early gain on Wall Street fades away by the late morning
Stocks gave up an early gain and turned lower on Wall Street in late morning trading Tuesday. Markets had gotten off to a strong start as nations and some U.S. states move toward reopening their economies from lockdowns made to restrict the spread of the coronavirus.
Dow surges 5% on hopes for central bank help on the economy
The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared nearly 1,300 points, or 5%, Monday as stocks roared back from a seven-day rout on hopes that central banks will take action to shield the global economy from the effects of the coronavirus outbreak.
Stocks rise sharply as traders hope for central bank action
Stocks are rising sharply on Wall Street Monday as traders hope that central banks will take action to help shelter the global economy from the effects of the coronavirus outbreak.
Boston Symphony cancels Asia tour amid China virus outbreak
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Symphony Orchestra has cancelled its coming tour of Asia amid concerns about the
Stocks open higher, extending a rally into its fourth week
Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street Monday, extending a rally into its fourth week. Banks and industrial companies had some of the biggest gains in the first few minutes of trading. The S&P 500 index rose 0.4% Small-company stocks continued to outpace the rest of the market as investors upgraded their outlook for the economy. The S&P 500 is back within 5.3% of its record set in February, as optimism strengthens that the worst of the coronavirus-induced recession may have already passed. Its rise follows up on modest moves made in Europe and Asia. Treasury yields were holding near their highest levels in months.
The Latest: Market turmoil may echo 2008 but it's different
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the action in the financial markets (all times local):
Global stocks mostly slip as virus weighs on companies
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly dipped Thursday as several companies estimated that the outbreak of the new coronavirus in China will weigh on their earnings.
Global stocks mostly slip as virus weighs on companies
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly dipped Thursday as several companies estimated that the outbreak of the new coronavirus in China will weigh on their earnings.
HSBC says net profit plunged 96% in 2Q as pandemic took hold
LONDON (AP) — Europe’s biggest bank, HSBC, said Monday that its net profit plummeted 96% in the second quarter of this year as lower interest rates combined with the downturn due to the coronavirus pandemic tool hold.
Stock indexes rise on Wall Street following a 7-day rout
Stocks rose in early trading on Wall Street Monday following a seven-day rout brought on by worries that the spreading coronavirus outbreak will stunt the global economy.
US stocks rise again as tech makes up more lost ground
Stocks were losing some of their early strength Tuesday afternoon, with gains in big technology companies outweighing losses in banks and elsewhere in the market.
World shares bounce back after bloodletting on Wall Street
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares in Europe and Asia bounced back Monday from last week's retreat, with mainland Chinese indexes gaining more than 3% as data showed progress in restoring factory output after weeks of disruptions from the viral outbreak.
Stocks open higher on Wall Street a day after tech sell-off
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street Friday, a day after a big slump in technology companies pulled the market to its biggest drop since June. The S&P 500 rose 0.4%. Traders were encouraged to see a drop in the unemployment rate last month, even as hiring slowed. Treasury yields rose after the government’s monthly jobs report came out, a sign that investors are becoming less pessimistic about the economy. The higher yields helped send bank stocks higher, since banks can lend money at higher rates once yields rise in the bond market. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Labor Day.