Best and Worst Global Stock Markets of 2010

The big winners of 2010 scored returns far above those of U.S. markets by piggybacking on China’s ferocious growth. But rebounding American equities look mighty impressive next to the year’s real losers: the victims of the euro…

Is the Global Economy Rolling Over?

The recent tremors in global equity markets may have deep and disturbing roots. As investors are becoming aware, there is growing evidence that the economy is slowing down in Europe, Asia and the U.S. Here’s a look at some of t…

Dow Dives 178 Points on China Interest Rate Hike Fears

The Dow tumbled Tuesday as part of a global sell-off in stocks fueled by further speculation that China will hike interest rates to fight inflation and renewed worries over the wobbly finances of Ireland, Portugal and Greece.
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