Fed signals near-zero rates will last through 2023 to lift economy from coronavirus recession

Out of 17 Fed officials surveyed, 16 expect record-low rates to last through 2022, and 13...

Oil plunges 9% as major producers slash prices on demand weakness

West Texas Intermediate crude and Brent crude broke through the key support of $40 per...

The US tech sector is now worth more than the entire European stock market, Bank of America says

The five largest US tech stocks — Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Facebook — are...

Stocks jump amid Covid-19 treatment hopes, JSE gains more than 1%

The FDA issued emergency authorisation for using plasma to treat COVID-19 on Sunday...

The world’s largest wealth manager explains how the Fed has completely altered how the stock market works

"Investors now face a stark choice" between following precedent and exiting stocks or...

A disputed US election would fuel wild stock volatility – and maybe boost gold, UBS says

Stocks would likely tumble in the wake of an inconclusive election day but heightened...

Bitcoin flies above $12,000 to one-year high as investors search for yield

The world's most popular cryptocurrency has rallied more than 200% from its March low as...

Gold swings higher in frothy trading after biggest plunge in 7 years

Growing interest in gold among retail investors could provide key support and boost...