World Markets
Financial experts shrug off Trump's 'red meat' threat to shut down the government
August 23, 2017
President Donald Trump threatened to shut down the government unless Congress funds his proposed border wall.
Asia markets trade sideways following Wall Street dip on Trump government shutdown threat
August 24, 2017
Asian stocks traded sideways after President Trump's threat about a government shutdown halted a recovery in the dollar.
Oil rises 1.2%, settling at $48.41, after another weekly drop in US crude stockpiles
August 23, 2017
Oil prices rose on Wednesday as government data showed an eighth straight weekly drop in U.S. crude stockpiles.
Dow drops nearly 90 points after Trump threatens government shutdown
August 23, 2017
U.S. stocks fell after Trump said he would let the government shut down without appropriations for a border wall.
Media stocks drag European markets to close lower; WPP tumbles 11% after outlook cut
August 23, 2017
European markets closed lower Wednesday as sentiment turned negative and media stocks lagged.
Gold inches higher as focus shifts to central banker meeting
August 23, 2017
Gold prices were supported by jitters over political uncertainty in the United States.
Dollar pressured by Trump comments on government shutdown, NAFTA
August 23, 2017
The dollar fell after President Trump threatens a government shutdown, termination of NAFTA.
