Chinese GDP

U.S. stocks held on to strong gains as U.S. industrial production rose more than projected. The Fed confirmed it will maintain a "friendly" policy that will support the economic recovery. According to Fed Chief Janet Yellen there are three main concerns the central bank is facing. Specifically...

Futures Flat Ahead of Earnings U.S. equity futures were relatively unchanged ahead of a busy day for earnings. Markets are now entering the heart of earnings season, a busy but exciting time. Top News In other news around the markets: Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC) announced after the lose...

In a sign that the world economy has yet to find its footing, China, the world's second largest economy, reported that output slowed in the second quarter. However, other key economic indicators including industrial production and fixed asset investment dropped faster than expected and inflation...

Futures Rise Despite Weak China GDP U.S. equity futures gained in early pre-market trade despite weak GDP data from China. China reported second quarter GDP grew 1.7 percent in the quarter, worse than the expected 1.8 percent growth rate. However, the annualized figure posted at 7.5 percent growth...

Futures Lower on Weak Chinese Economic Data U.S. equity futures traded sharply lower in the pre-market following Friday's sell off on weaker than expected economic data from China. China reported that first quarter GDP grew at a 7.7 percent annualized rate vs. 8.0 percent expected, while...