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UK’s Starmer backs finance minister after tears in parliament
London (AFP) - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday said that finance minister Rachel Reeves would remain in her...
Hong Kong to regain IPO crown this year, say PwC and Deloitte
Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong is expected to lead the world in IPO financing this year despite uncertainty from...
Global stocks mixed as markets track US trade deal prospects
New York (AFP) - Global stocks were mixed Tuesday as markets monitored congressional progress on Donald Trump's massive tax and...
Asian stocks rise on trade deal hopes, Tokyo hit by Trump warning
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stocks rose Tuesday amid optimism countries will strike US trade deals, but Tokyo's Nikkei sank...
US stocks back at records on US-China trade progress
New York (AFP) - Wall Street stocks finished at fresh records Friday as US-China trade progress restored the market to...
Stocks mixed with eyes on Mideast, dollar hit by Trump Fed comment
Hong Kong (AFP) - Stocks were mixed Thursday and oil rose as traders kept a nervous eye on the Iran-Israel...
Stocks rally as Iran-Israel ceasefire holds, oil claws back some losses
Hong Kong (AFP) - Most equities extended a global rally Wednesday after Iran and Israel agreed to a ceasefire that...
Tesla sales skid in Europe in May despite EV rebound
Paris (AFP) - Tesla sales sank again in Europe last month as rising competition and Elon Musk's ties to US...
Virgin Australia surges in market comeback
Sydney (AFP) - Virgin Australia climbed sharply as it re-entered the local share market Tuesday, a dramatic comeback from near...
Asian stocks up as Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire
Tokyo (AFP) - Asian shares gained and oil prices were down Tuesday, as fears of an energy market shock eased...
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