Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Markets
Dollar steady and London shares higher before Fed update on rates
London (AFP) - The dollar steadied and London shares were slightly higher in holiday-thinned trading Wednesday as investors awaited clarity...
Asian markets track Wall St down as Fed looms
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stocks sank in holiday-thinned trade Wednesday, tracking a sharp sell-off on Wall Street after fresh...
Eurozone stocks sag on strong euro while Wall Street tumbles
New York (AFP) - Eurozone equities sagged Tuesday, weighed down by the strong euro as investors digested bright economic news,...
Record gold prices boost recycling: industry
London (AFP) - Record gold prices have sent recycling of the precious metal to the highest level in more than...
Eurozone stocks sag on strong euro as region exits recession
London (AFP) - Eurozone equities sagged Tuesday, weighed down by the strong euro as investors digested bright economic news, while...
L’Occitane stocks surge in Hong Kong after privatisation offer
Hong Kong (AFP) - Shares in French skincare giant L'Occitane jumped almost 13 percent in Hong Kong on Tuesday as...
Most markets build on Wall St rally, yen holds rebound
Hong Kong (AFP) - Markets mostly rose Tuesday following advances on Wall Street, while the yen held gains after the...
Asia’s first spot bitcoin, ether ETFs start trading in Hong Kong
Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong on Tuesday launched trading of Asia's first spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs),...
US stocks rise on tech outlook as yen rebounds
New York (AFP) - The yen rebounded Monday from a 34-year low against the dollar after what some traders speculate...
Blackstone strikes chord with $1.6 bn bid for UK music firm
London (AFP) - Struggling UK music rights owner Hipgnosis Songs Fund agreed Monday to an improved $1. 6-billion takeover from...
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