Asian markets mostly down despite Europe rate cuts

Asian markets were mostly lower Friday as a slew of dismal U.S. economic news overshadowed big rate cuts from central banks in Europe. Oil traded near four-year lows.

World markets mostly down ahead of US jobs report

World markets were mostly lower Friday as caution ahead of a key reading on the U.S. jobs market overshadowed big rate cuts by central banks in Europe. Oil traded near four-year lows.

Asian, European markets fall on gloomy earnings

Most Asian and European markets slid into the red Wednesday as weak earnings from financial firms, lower commodity prices and concerns about ailing U.S. automakers reinforced pervasive gloom about the global economy.

Asian markets fall on weak commodities, earnings

Most Asian markets slid into the red Wednesday as weak earnings from financial firms, lower commodity prices and concerns about ailing U.S. automakers reinforced pervasive gloom about the global economy.

Asian markets fall on gloomy earnings outlook

Most Asian markets slid into the red Wednesday, ignoring gains on Wall Street overnight, as demand for commodities continued to wilt and financial firms reported weak earnings, reinforcing pervasive gloom about the global economy.

Asian markets gain as world leaders gather

Asian markets gained modestly in the wake of Wall Street's overnight surge as investors nibbled on beaten-down shares and global leaders gathered in Washington to discuss ways to tackle the global financial crisis.