Global stock markets were mixed Wednesday, after Democrat Barack Obama claimed a historic victory in the U.S. presidential election, as economic concerns overshadowed relief that the long campaign was finally over.


Democrats: Stimulus by mid-February
As President-elect Barack Obama continues to push for quick action on a large-scale economic stimulus program, top Democrats on Wednesday said Congress must pass the bill by mid-February.
Obama: $1 trillion deficits 'for years'
President-elect Barack Obama is inheriting the worst economy in decades and says he'll need to "invest an extraordinary amount of money" to get it back on track.
Gold sinks to 2-week low
The price of gold fell to a two-week low Monday as the U.S. dollar rallied on new details about President-elect Barack Obama's fiscal stimulus plan.
Tax cuts: Pillows for a hard landing
So it looks like about 40% of President-elect Barack Obama's stimulus plan will come in the form of tax cuts.
Obama readies push on recovery plan
President-elect Barack Obama was set Monday to meet with key lawmakers and begin the push for a massive package of tax cuts and spending proposals aimed at reviving an economy mired in...
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