Japanese share prices plunged amid news that banks' bad loans had risen and business lending was sluggish.

Bond prices rose amid news of continued low inflation and steady retail sales.

Markets Stocks closed higher amid favorable economic news and higher bond prices.

Silver futures prices swung sharply higher and carried gold with them amid news and rumors about the Persian Gulf.

Amid good news about bonuses and employment, diets seemed to be forgotten and Champagne was pouring everywhere.

The stock market rallied for its third straight gain amid encouraging news on trade, the dollar and rates.

The subway becomes a silent movie, my desk, a muted bubble amid news of war and campaign madness.

American men's wear designers are staging their seasonal shows in New York this week, amid news of war and a continuing recession in their business.

Today's disturbances came amid more bad economic news.

The stock market rallied yesterday for its third gain in a row amid encouraging news about trade, the dollar and interest rates.