International News
Europe close: Stocks edge higher despite trade tensions
Stocks across the Continent finished only slightly higher as traders continued to monitor the ongoing trade war between the US and China and amid reports of bickering between the coalition partners in the Italian government.
US corporate profits fall sharply in Q1, revised GDP data show
US gross domestic product expanded a tad more slowly than expected at the start of 2019, revised figures from the government showed.
US open: Stocks find small bid ahead of speech by Fed's Clarida
Stocks are trading slightly higher ahead of a potentially important speech from the US central bank's number two official and despite weak readings on US corporate profits and for pending home sales.
US trade deficit increases by slightly less than forecast in April
America's trade shortfall with the rest of the world widened by a tad less than economists had been anticipating in April.
Weekly US unemployment claims edge past forecasts
A key indicator of the health of the US jobs market continued to point to ongoing tightness.
Asia report: Markets mostly lower as China warns US over trade
Most markets in Asia finished in the red on Tuesday, as investors did their best not to pass out after another session spent holding their breath over trade tensions between the US and China.
US pre-open: Stocks set to edge higher despite strident tone from Chinese officials
Stocks are set to start higher despite the strident tone coming from some Chinese officials in the ongoing trade war between Beijing and Washington.
Spanish CPI undershoots forecasts in May
Spanish inflation slowed sharply last month on the back of smaller gains in electricity and gasoline prices.