British pound edges higher as Supreme Court hears Brexit case
The British pound was higher on Tuesday as the Supreme Court heard a case over whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s move to suspend Parliament before the country was due to leave the European Union was legal.
Dow Jones Today: Spotlight On Oil Prices, Federal Reserve; Home Depot Stock Downgraded
Home Depot stock weighed on the Dow Jones today and oil prices eased somewhat after Monday's spike.
Global Markets Mixed, Energy Prices Threaten Global Expansion, FOMC Meeting Starts Today
Global markets are mixed on rising oil prices and FOMC uncertainty.
European stocks flounder as traders look to Saudi Arabia and Fed for direction
European stocks on Tuesday floundered for direction, though oil producers remained well bid as oil futures held onto a lion’s share of the advance after the attack in Saudi Arabia.
NewsBreak: European Stocks Open Lower as Oil Fears Persist
Investing.com -- European stock markets opened lower Tuesday as concerns over the spike in oil prices continued to weigh on markets. Asian stocks had also weakened overnight, after the U.S. reportedly shared intelligence with Saudi Arabia showing that Iran was responsible for the weekend attack on its oil facilities. Saudi Arabia hasn't yet joined the U.S. in publicly blaming Iran, something that could raise the likelihood of a coordinated response against the Islamic Republic.
Dow Futures Drift Lower, Crude Pares Gains As Markets Gear for Fed Rate Decision
Global stocks edged lower again Tuesday, following one of the biggest single-day declines in oil prices on record, as investors adopted a cautious stance on risk ahead of the Federal Reserve's two-day rate-setting meeting and the start of formal U.S.-China trade talks later this week.