Result Page 86 for Portugal news & latest pictures from ibtimes.com

Banks lead Wall Street up, appetite for equities rises

Stocks ended solidly higher on Wednesday after European debt fears eased and sparked a broad advance, led by banks and commodity-related shares.

Wall Street up as Portugal concerns ebb

U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday after a healthy bond auction in Portugal eased nervousness about the euro zone's debt crisis while a spike in food prices lifted agricultural shares.

Wall Street rises on banks, easing European concern

U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday after a healthy bond sale in Portugal eased nervousness about the euro zone's debt crisis and investors pushed U.S. bank shares higher on signs of strength.

Banks cheered by upgrade, Portugal bond sale

U.S. bank stocks rose as a broker upgrade and a successful bond sale by debt-ridden Portugal added to a mood of optimism.

More news

Shanghai Gold Premium Hits $23/Oz, as China Opens 1 Million Gold Savings Accounts

Talking to people in the Chinese market over the weekend, writes Jeff Toshima, Tokyo director of the World Gold Council, in today's Nikkei Money, I was amazed to discover the number of gold saving accounts at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China has grown above 1,000,000 within a year of ICBC launching the service.

Gold firms as dollar eases; Portugal auction eyed

Gold prices rose in Europe on Wednesday, as a retreat in the dollar, rising oil prices and caution ahead of a sale of Portuguese bonds later in the day all boosted interest in the precious metal.

Banks to lead Wall Street advance at the open

U.S. stock indexes were set to rise at the open on Wednesday after a healthy bond sale in Portugal and signs of strength in the U.S. banking sector.

Sovereign default remains top 2011 risk for WEF

The risk that parlous government finances will trigger sovereign debt defaults remains one of the biggest threats facing the world in 2011, according to the World Economic Forum.

Equities, euro up as debt auctions loom

European stocks and the euro both rose on Wednesday on hopes Portugal will get through a key bond auction unscathed and policymakers will boost a rescue fund that debt-scarred euro zone countries may need to tap.

Stock futures up as European debt worry ebbs, banks eyed

U.S. stock index futures rose sharply on Wednesday after a healthy bond sale in Portugal and signs of strength in the U.S. banking sector.

EU's Rehn seeks stronger fund, Portugal sells debt

The European Union's top economic official called on Wednesday for a stronger European financial safety net as Portugal, seen as the next candidate for a bailout, comfortably sold its first debt of the year.

Stock futures up after Portugal bond sale, banks eyed

U.S. stock index futures rose sharply on Wednesday, tracking global stocks, after a healthy bond sale in Portugal eased worries about Lisbon's ability to finance itself.

EU's Rehn seeks stronger fund, Portugal sells bonds

The European Union's top economics official called on Wednesday for a strengthening of Europe's financial safety net as Portugal, widely seen as the next candidate for a bailout, returned to the market for funds.

Portugal debt cost seen up at auction, but no bailout trigger

Portugal is likely to pay record high premiums to place debt on Wednesday, but recent bond buying by the European Central Bank should avert a dramatic rise in yields to levels that prompt the country to seek a bailout.

Euro rises feebly ahead of Portugal bond sale

The euro rose weakly against the dollar on Wednesday while Asian stocks edged higher, but investors were increasingly nervous ahead of a key bond sale by ailing euro zone member Portugal later in the day.

Eurozone to discuss rescue fund capacity on Jan 17

Euro zone finance ministers are likely to consider next week the option of raising the effective lending capacity of the currency bloc's rescue fund as part of efforts to calm sovereign debt markets, euro zone sources said.

Eurozone to discuss rescue fund capacity on January 17

Euro zone set to discuss rescue fund capacity Mon

Euro zone finance ministers are likely to consider next week the option of raising the effective lending capacity of the euro zone rescue fund as part of efforts to calm sovereign debt markets, euro zone sources said.

Gold Bars Market Very Tight in Hong Kong, Western Profit-Takers Warned of Robust Physical Gold Buying in Asia

Traders are talking about buying dips again, concurs a Hong Kong dealer, noting that Asia physical market remains very tight for Gold Bars. Reuters says the Hong Kong premium for wholesale Gold Bars over benchmark London prices today held at $3 per ounce, a near 30-month high.