Global Stocks

A disappointing US jobs report intensified global stock sell-offs, fueling fears of an economic slowdown and driving investors to safer assets.

Global shares rose on hopes the COVID-19 pandemic was nearing a peak and that governments would roll out more stimulus to support their economies.

Global stocks stumbled back into the red on Wednesday with Wall Street futures pointing to more losses ahead.

Global stock markets traded in narrow ranges Thursday, a day after big gains that were prompted by a sharp rebound in the price of oil