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A currency trader passes by screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), center left, and foreign exchange rate, center right, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the KEB Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 14, 2017. Asian stocks were lower on Friday as investors in the region had many reasons to worry about rising geopolitical tensions amid heightened worries over tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Many markets were closed for public holidays. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
April 14, 2017 - 5:30 am

Asian markets fall as investors fret over tensions in Koreas

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Asian shares fell Friday as investors fretted over rising geopolitical tensions, especially the situation on the Korean Peninsula. Many markets around the world were closed for Good Friday holidays. KEEPING SCORE: Tokyo's Nikkei 225 lost 0.5 percent to 18,335.63 and South...
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FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2014, file photo, a Wall Street address is carved in the side of a building in New York. U.S. stock indexes edged lower in early trading Wednesday, April 12, 2017, weighed down mainly by a slide in materials and industrial companies. Consumer goods stocks were up the most. Energy stocks also rose as crude oil prices headed higher. Trading was subdued as investors monitored brewing geopolitical tensions head of the long Easter holiday weekend. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
April 12, 2017 - 3:53 pm

US stock indexes move lower in afternoon trading

U.S. stock indexes veered lower in late-afternoon trading Wednesday, on course to post modest declines for the second day in a row. Materials and industrials sector companies led the slide. Energy stocks also fell as oil prices snapped a six-day winning streak. Utilities and phone company stocks...
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FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2014, file photo, a Wall Street address is carved in the side of a building in New York. U.S. stock indexes edged lower in early trading Wednesday, April 12, 2017, weighed down mainly by a slide in materials and industrial companies. Consumer goods stocks were up the most. Energy stocks also rose as crude oil prices headed higher. Trading was subdued as investors monitored brewing geopolitical tensions head of the long Easter holiday weekend. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
April 12, 2017 - 10:23 am

US stock indexes edge lower in early trading

U.S. stock indexes edged lower in early trading Wednesday, weighed down by a slide in materials and industrial companies. Consumer goods stocks were up the most. Energy stocks also rose as crude oil prices headed higher. Trading was subdued as investors monitored brewing geopolitical tensions head...
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People wait to cross a street in front of an electronic stock indicator of a securities firm showing Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index that tumbled 210.32 points to 18,537.55 in Tokyo, Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Most Asia stock markets retreated Wednesday as rising geopolitical risks kept investors on edge, with Japanese shares leading the decline after the strengthening yen breached a key level. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
April 12, 2017 - 8:17 am

Stocks subdued, gold rises as investors eye global risks

HONG KONG (AP) — Stock markets were subdued and the price of oil and gold rose Wednesday as geopolitical risks kept investors on edge ahead of a long weekend. KEEPING SCORE: In Europe, France's CAC 40 gained 0.2 percent to 5,113 and Germany's DAX added 0.1 percent to 12,150. Britain's FTSE 100 fell...
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People wait to cross a street in front of an electronic stock indicator of a securities firm showing Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index that tumbled 210.32 points to 18,537.55 in Tokyo, Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Most Asia stock markets retreated Wednesday as rising geopolitical risks kept investors on edge, with Japanese shares leading the decline after the strengthening yen breached a key level. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
April 12, 2017 - 6:11 am

World stocks mixed, yen and gold rise as global risks weigh

HONG KONG (AP) — European shares gained Wednesday while Asian indexes were mixed and oil, gold and the yen strengthened further as rising geopolitical risks kept investors on edge. KEEPING SCORE: European shares rose in early trading. France's CAC 40 gained 0.4 percent to 5,123.01 and Germany's DAX...
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A woman waits to cross a street in front of an electronic stock indicator of a securities firm in Tokyo, Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Shares were mostly lower Tuesday in Asia amid growing wariness over tensions with North Korea. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
April 11, 2017 - 11:23 pm

Asian stocks slip, yen and gold rise as global risks weigh

HONG KONG (AP) — Most Asia stock markets retreated Wednesday as rising geopolitical risks kept investors on edge, with Japanese shares leading the decline after the strengthening yen crossed a key level. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index tumbled 1.2 percent to 18,516.04 after...
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In this Jan. 12, 2017, photo, traders work on the Mizuho Americas trading floor in New York. Stocks are opening modestly lower on Wall Street, Tuesday, April 11, 2017, led by declines in banks and energy companies. In earnings news, MTS Systems plunged after reporting earnings that fell short of analysts' estimates. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
April 11, 2017 - 1:10 pm

US stock indexes slide in afternoon trading; oil rebounds

U.S. stocks slid broadly lower in afternoon trading Tuesday, led by declines in banks and technology companies. Bond yields fell and the price of gold rose as investors monitored heightened tensions between the U.S. and North Korea. Oil prices recovered after an early slide. KEEPING SCORE: The...
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In this Jan. 12, 2017, photo, traders work on the Mizuho Americas trading floor in New York. Stocks are opening modestly lower on Wall Street, Tuesday, April 11, 2017, led by declines in banks and energy companies. In earnings news, MTS Systems plunged after reporting earnings that fell short of analysts' estimates. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
April 11, 2017 - 12:24 pm

US stock indexes slide in midday trading; oil heads lower

U.S. stocks slid broadly lower in midday trading Tuesday, led by declines in banks and technology companies. Energy stocks also fell as the price of crude oil headed lower. Bond yields fell and the price of gold rose as investors monitored heightened tensions between the U.S. and North Korea...
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A woman walks past an electronic stock indicator of a securities firm in Tokyo, Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Shares were mostly lower Tuesday in Asia amid growing wariness over tensions with North Korea. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
April 11, 2017 - 7:42 am

Global stocks mixed, gold rises amid geopolitical tensions

TOKYO (AP) — Stocks were mixed Tuesday and the price of gold rose as investors monitored geopolitical risks — from North Korea's rumblings over the U.S. to major powers' plan to put pressure on Russia over the Syrian war. KEEPING SCORE: Germany's DAX edged 0.1 percent lower to 12,194 and the CAC 40...
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A woman walks past an electronic stock indicator of a securities firm in Tokyo, Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Shares were mostly lower Tuesday in Asia amid growing wariness over tensions with North Korea. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
April 11, 2017 - 1:41 am

Asian shares mostly lower as North Korean tensions simmer

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mostly lower Tuesday in Asia amid growing wariness over tensions with North Korea. A stronger yen pulled Japanese shares lower. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index slipped 0.5 percent to 18,700.53 as Toshiba and other big export manufacturers lost ground. Hong...
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