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The article reports on the decline in Chinese stocks during the week of April 23-24, 2011 amid concerns over a possible government intervention to cool the economy, while Japanese stocks remained flat as a strong yen affected some exporters.

The article presents an update on the activity in the world stock markets on August 10, 2010 in which Chinese shares continued their worst decline leading to a drop in Asian markets while the Stoxx Europe 600 index also fell 0.9% to 259.93.

The article stresses that the decision of China to allow greater flexibility in the exchange rate of the yuan has lifted all stock markets in Asia on June 21, 2010.

The article presents an update on the world stock markets as of January 8, 2010 in which the Shanghai Composite of China dropped 1.9% and the S&P/ASX 200 of Australia declined 0.5% while a 0.3% lost was seen at the Deutscher Aktien Index (DAX) of Germany.

The article reports on the performance of the stock markets around the world on September 22, 2009. The pan-European Dow Jones Stoxx 600 has posted an increase of 0.5%. It reports the increase posted by the FTSE 100 index in London, England and the CAC-40 index in Paris, France. The performance of the Kospi index in Seoul, Korea and the Shanghai Composite Index in China is also noted.

The article reports on the sharp decline posted by stocks in Japan and the performance of other stocks around the world. It relates the rate of decline posted by the Nikkei Stock Average in Tokyo, Japan, as well as the performance of the stock of Japanese companies such as Canon and Mizuho Financial Group. Information is presented on the performance of the stock markets in China, Australia, Great Britain, Germany and France.

The article presents an update on the world stock markets as of August 2009. On August 18, the Shanghai Composite Index in China edged up 1.4% to 2910.88. It notes that the Sensitive Index of the Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai, India increased 1.7% to 15035.26. Also mentioned is that the Nikkei Stock Average of 225 firms in Tokyo, Japan went up 0.2% to 10284.96.

The article reports on a 4.7% drop in China's benchmark Shanghai Composite stock index on August 12, 2009 amid concern over the government's efforts to curb bank lending. The Shenzhen Composite Index also dropped 4.4% to 1052.51 during the day. However, analysts were divided on the outlook for the market, with some saying liquidity will support further gains while others are predicting the market to decline because of high valuations. A drop in yuan lending is also reported.

This article reports on the strong performance of Hong Kong, China shares on August 10, 2009 as concerns over possible credit tightening eased. Both HSBC Holdings and China Mobile dominated gains in the Hong Kong market. A 2.7% gain was posted by the Hang Seng Index. According to analyst Victor Yip of UOB, the A-share listing of China Mobile may help to rerate the valuations of telecommunication operators. Other gainers in the market were China Construction Bank and Bank of China.

The article reports on the activity in the world stock markets on July 23, 2009. Stocks of Chinese banks and property developers have pushed Hong Kong and Shanghai benchmark indexes to their highest closing levels in about a year, while the Japanese main index rose for a second consecutive session. However, European shares advanced for the ninth day amid the strength of earnings reports. In Great Britain, the FTSE 100 index increased 1.5% to 4559.80.

The article offers updates for global stock markets. The fall in export revenue has been attributed for the decrease of the Nikkei Stock Average in Japan, representing the biggest fall in six trading sessions. The Shanghai Composite was posted at 3080.77, reflecting a 0.3% decline. A 0.6% decrease to 6668.14 has been reported for Singapore's Straits Times Index.

This article reports on the rise in stock markets across the world on May 4, 2009 as investors' confidence on the economy improved. The stock markets in Shanghai and Hong Kong rose by about 6.4% after data showed that China's manufacturing activity improved. Taiwan's stock market also rose in expectation of increase investments from China. The Sensex in Mumbai, India rose 6.4% to 12134.75, a seven-month high. In Paris, France the CAC-40 index rose 2.5% to 3237.97.

The article presents updates on stock markets around the world. In Hong Kong, China on April 21, 2009, the Hang Seng Index dropped 3 percent to 15,285.89. In Tokyo, Japan, the Nikkei Stock Average of 225 firms declined 2.4 percent to 8,711.33. In Mumbai, India, the Bombay Stock Exchange's benchmarke Sensitive Index dropped 0.7 percent.

The article presents an update on the world stock markets as of April 2009. The FTSE 100 index in London, England rose by 0.8% to 3955.61. The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 firms in Tokyo increased by 3% to 8351.51, despite weaker-than-expected results from the quarterly business-sentiment survey of the Bank of Japan. The Hang Seng index in Hong Kong, China declined by 0.4% to 13519.54.

The article offers an update on the world stock market as of March 31, 2009. The stocks of the Italian firm Fiat declined by 9.3% while that of Renault dropped by 11% in Paris, France. Chinese bank stocks declined in Hong Kong, China after China Construction Bank reported a drop in financial performance. The pan-European Dow Jones Stoxx 600 index fell 3.8% while the Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) 100 index in London, England dropped 3.5%.

The article presents an update on the world stock markets as of March 26, 2009. It notes that Asian stock markets ended mixed on March 25 as Chinese shares dropped while those of Japan and Australia rose. The FTSE 100 stock index in London, England experienced a loss of 0.3% to 3900.25 as insurer Legal & General incurred a net loss. The DAX 30 index in Frankfurt, Germany saw an increase of 0.9% to 4223.29.

The article presents an update on the performance of world stock markets as of March 25, 2009. The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 companies in Tokyo, Japan rose to 3.3% to end at 8488.30, which is said to be its highest finish since January 9. The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong, China increased 3.4%. The metals-heavy FTSE 100 index in London, England fell 1.1% to 3911.46 as investors sold off mining companies like Kazakhmys, Antofagasta and Anglo American.

The article presents an update on the world stock markets as of March 10, 2009. There was a 1.2% decline in the benchmark Nikkei Stock Average of 225 companies in Tokyo, Japan. A 4.8% drop was reported by the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong, China while a 1% decline was posted by the pan-European Dow Jones Stoxx 600 index. The stock market in Mexico City, Mexico was affected by financial problems at cement-maker Cemex.

The article presents an update on world stock market activity on February 24, 2009. Chinese stocks reportedly pulled back sharply on February 24 while banks and oil companies led declines, after the plunge of U.S. stocks to a near 12-year low overnight. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index declined 4.6% at 2200.65, still up 21% on the year. In Tokyo, Japan, the Nikkei Stock Average of 225 companies closed down 1.5% on February 24.

The article reports on the market performance of stocks trading at stock exchanges worldwide. At Wall-street, financial stocks declined after losses were reported. The Nikkei Stock Average in Tokyo, Japan declined 1.5% to 7534.44 as financial shares of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Nomura Holdings dropped. In Shanghai, China, the Shanghai Composite fell 4.7% to 2209.86 as investors locked in profits.

The article presents an update on world stock market activity as of December 12, 2008. European shares fell for the first time in four days on December 11 while most Asian markets allegedly rallied after reports that the U.S. House of Representatives approved a loan package for the U.S. automobile industry, among other factors. Information is offered on the performance of various stock market indexes, including the pan-European Dow Jones Stoxx 600, the Nikkei Stock Average in Tokyo, Japan and the Shanghai composite index in China.

The article presents updates on stock markets around the world. In Frankfurt, Germany, stocks of Munich Re increased 6.6 percent following its decision to reduce its earnings goal. In Seoul, South Korea, stocks increased 3.9 percent as its central bank reduce interest rates for the third time in November 2008. In Hong Kong, China, stocks increased after HSBC Holdings' local banking unit reduced its lending rate by a quarter-point.

The article presents updates on world stock market trading as of October 20, 2008. Shares of European companies surged as oil companies gain including Royal Dutch Shell posting a gain of 11%. Asian markets, mostly Japanese indexes also surged as bargain buyers snapped beaten down stocks. The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong advanced 5.3% while the Kospi in Seoul also rose 2.3%. Trading in Mumbai also climbed 2.5% while Toronto with push in energy stocks also rose 7.2%.

The article presents an update on the world stock markets as of October 9, 2008. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed down 6% at 226.31, and the German Deutscher Aktien Index (DAX) 30 fell 5.9% to 5013.62. The Nikkei Stock Average in Tokyo, Japan fell 9.4%, its steepest one-day percentage decline since October 20, 1987. The Hang Seng Index of Hong Kong, China also dropped 8.2%, its steepest decline since January 22.

This section offers news briefs on the stock market as of September 2008. European stocks declined by 2% on September 23, which is said to have been caused by concerns about the impact of the U.S. government's bailout of financial institutions. The German DAX index fell by 0.6% while the British FTSE-100 index declined by 1.9%. The Hang Seng Index of Hong Kong, China dropped by 3.9% and the Sensitive Index of India decreased by 3%.

The article presents an update on the world stock markets as of September 20, 2008. The pan-European Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index increased 8.3% to 306.78 after a major rally in Asia. The Hang Seng Index of Hong Kong, China rose 9.6% to 19327.73, but ended down 0.1% for the week. The Sensitive Index of Mumbai, India surged 5.5% to gain 0.3%.

The article reports on the performance of the world stock markets as of September 4, 2008. The pan-European Dow Jones Stoxx 600 index dropped 1.6% to 285.58 amid more concerns about economic growth. The Hang Seng Index in Shanghai, China declined 2.2% to 20585.06, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index lost 3.3% to 11076.83. The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 companies in Tokyo, Japan added 0.6% to 12689.59.

The article presents updates on the performance of world stock markets as of August 2008. J.P. Morgan Chase's $1.5 billion write-off on mortgage-backed securities and loans resulted in the decline of the Nikkei Stock Average of 225 companies by 2.1%. In Hong Kong, China, banking and real estate shares fell amid concerns about an economic slowdown in China. In Toronto, Ontario, stocks closed higher.

The article reports on major stock price indexes on August 8, 2008. The RTS index of Russia dropped by 6.5 percent amid a crackdown on separatist movement. The FTSE 100 of England gained 0.2 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index of China closed at 2,605.72, down by 4.5 percent. The Nikkei Stock Average of Japan closed at 13,168.41, higher by 0.3 percent.

The article reports on the world stock markets as of August 2008. OZ Minerals, a merger of copper-gold miner Oxiana and zinc miner Zinifex experienced a lost of nearly 30% of its value due to declining base-metal prices and cost pressures. It notes that a drop in oil prices benefited Asian stock markets while the shares in the Australian market increased in value due to indications that its central bank would lower interest rates. The Shanghai Composite in China earned 1.1% to 2719.37.

The article reports on world stock markets at end of trading on August 5, 2008. Chinese shares fell in the Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong stock markets due to worries that China's economy may be slowing. The Nikkei Stock Average in Tokyo, Japan exchange fell by 0.1%. Stock indices in the European stock exchanges in London, Paris and Frankfurt reported gains.

The article reports on the decline in the stock prices of China International Marine Containers (CIMC) as of August 4, 2008. Class B shares of the steel container manufacturer dropped to 7.50 Hong Kong dollars while its Class A shares fell to 11.88 Hong Kong dollars. The rising inflation in China affecting salaries, energy and commodity prices has affected its export industry. According to CIMC chairman Ma Boliang, the company plans to diversify its market by exploring the transportation sectors in China and Europe.

The article presents an update related to the world stock markets as of July 22, 2008. The Sensitive Index, or Sensex in Mumbai, India increased 1.6%, to 13850.04. The composite index in Shanghai, China rose 3% to 2861.42, reversing early declines. The FTSE 100 in London, England jumped 0.5% to 5404.30.

The article reports on the performance of world stock markets as of July 7, 2008. Among the factors that contributed to the surge in Chinese stocks were the announcement of a stable financial market and strong profit outlook from Industrial & Commercial Bank of China. There was a 0.9% increase in the Nikkei Stock Average of 225 companies in Japan. Mexican shares closed higher in Mexico City.

The article covers issues on stock market as of June 2008. Most markets have declined as a result of record crude-oil prices, concerns on inflation and a selloff on the securities industry. Shanghai Composite Index declined by 5.3% to 2748.43 while India's Sensex dropped by 4.3% at 13,802.22. The FTSE 100 index in London, England earned 0.2% to 5,529.90.

The article presents an update on world stock markets as of June 13, 2008. Stocks in Shanghai, China declined despite easing inflationary pressure in the country, leaving the key index with less than half the value of its October 2007 high. The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 firms in Tokyo, Japan declined 2.1% to 13888.60. The Bel-20 index in Brussels, Belgium increased 1.1% to 3585.69.

The article offers an update on stock market as of May 30, 2008. The share prices of exporters in Japan rose due to the depreciation of yen. The Hang Seng index in Hong Kong, China gained 0.6% while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index surged to 1%. The pan-European Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index increased by 0.2% while the Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) 100 index of Great Britain closed nearly unchanged.

The article reports that most European and Asian stock markets rose with the Nikkei Stock Average in Tokyo reaching its highest level since January 10, 2008 and Kospi, in Seoul, South Korea climbed to its highest close since December 28, 2007. The Shanghai Composite Index in China went down by half a percent. The pan-European Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index improved by 0.4% to a level of 328.41.

The article reports on the performance of stock markets in China, Japan, Australia, Great Britain, Germany, and France for the April 30, 2008 trading day. In China, the Shanghai Composite Index increased 4.8% during the trading day. For the month of April, the index rose 6.3%, its strongest one-month showing since December 2007. First quarter corporate earnings boosted local stocks. News-making stocks in China included Ping Ang Insurance whose shares increased 6.1% and Tsingtao Brewery whose shares rose 5.9%.

The article reports on the decrease in the composite index in Shanghai, China wherein its value was 0.7 percent less at 3557.74 on April 25, 2008 from 9.3 percent on April 24, 2008. Gold and copper miner, Zijin Mining stock price closed on April 25 at 13.92 Chinese yuan, up 92 percent from the initial public offering of 7.13 yuan. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng composite index dropped 0.6 percent to 25516.78.

The article reports that Chinese stocks rose by 9.3 percent in Shanghai on April 24, 2008, a day after the government reduced a tax on share transactions in an attempt to support a market that ranked among the worst performers in Asia. According to the Ministry of Finance, it will cut the tax on stock trades from 0.3 percent of the value of the transaction to 0.1 percent. The measure annuls the tax increases on trades implemented in 2007. Also discussed are the mixed results for the European stocks.

The article looks at the world stock markets which saw the Shanghai Composite index slid by 5.5%, its largest decline since January 28, 2008. According to Everbright Securities analyst Shi Honglin, investors who bargain-hunted recently don't feel safe holding stocks for long. Moreover, analysts say investors were concerned about the possibility that shares released following lockup periods would flood the market. In Tokyo, Japan, the Nikkei Stock Average declined 1% to 13111.89.

The article reports that the Shanghai Composite Index, which monitors both yuan-denominated Class A shares and foreign currency Class B shares, fell 5.4% to 3411.49 on March 27, 2008, the lowest level since April 9, 2007. According to the author, after posting near doubles in 2007, it lost 35% in 2008. He adds that the decline was due to concerns about PetroChina's share price and Baoshan Iron & Steel's low earnings. PteroChina also declined 8.3% to 16.99 yuan, the article reports.

The article provides an update on international stock markets as of September 28, 2007. The 30-stock Sensex stock price index of Mumbai, India gained 1.4% or 229.17 points to 17150.56. The Hang Seng Index of Hong Kong, China closed at above the 27000 milestone for the first time gaining 2.4% or 634.86 points to end at 27065.15. The S&P/TSX Composite Index of Toronto, Ontario surged 94.76 points or 0.68% to 14129.73.

The article looks at the performance of world stock markets on May 11, 2010, including the decline of the Shanghai Composite and the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong, China due to fears of possible monetary policy tightening, the 0.7% contract in the CAC-40 index in Paris, France and the rise of the DAX index in Frankfurt, Germany by 0.3%.

The article reports on the drop in Shanghai Composite Index in China on August 11, 2008. The Shanghai Composite Index keeps record of the shares sold to domestic investors and Class B shares which are available to foreigners. The decline in China's main stock index to more than 5% came despite the rises in stock indexes in Singapore, Mumbai, India, Tokyo, Japan and other Asian markets.

The article presents updates on the world stock market. The European stock markets have been affected by the falling price of oil, soaring euro and weakness in U.S. credit markets. The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 companies edged up 0.2%. Meanwhile, the Composite Index in Shanghai faded to end down 0.1%, while the Dow Jones China added 0.3%.

the article reports on world stock markets as of August 18, 2008. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index decreased to its lowest since August 17, 2007. In Tokyo, the Nikkei Stock Average increased by 1.1%. In Europe, mining and oil products shares rose which reportedly offset the weakness in exporters and airlines, with the pan-European Dow Jones Stoxx 600 falling by 0.1%. Data on other stock markets are also offered.