European stocks were steady today, as investors awaited a series of economic data that could provide clues on the path of monetary policy in the euro zone and the United States.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index was flat, while Germany’s
The 9th Eastern Economic Forum kicked off in the city of Vladivostok in the Russian Far East today under the theme “Far East 2030. Combining Strengths to Create New Potential”.
The four-day forum features more than 70 events across seven
Brent oil prices slid in Asian trade today as concern about a sluggish economy in China bringing down demand outweighed the impact of a blockade of oil production facilities in Libya.
Brent crude futures were down 37 cents, or 0.48%,