Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Stock markets mostly rise before US data
London (AFP) - Global stock markets mostly rose Tuesday ahead of US consumer data that could make clearer the outlook...
Asian markets mixed as traders weigh US rate outlook
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday as traders weighed the outlook for US interest rates ahead of...
Geopolitical tensions boost oil prices on mixed day for global equities
New York (AFP) - Global stocks were mixed Monday, while oil prices advanced as escalations between Moscow and Ukraine raised...
Asian markets drop as key US inflation data looms
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets mostly fell on Monday as investors set their sights on the release of key...
Stocks mixed after rallying over interest rate outlook
New York (AFP) - European and US stock markets were mixed Friday after gaining earlier in the week over expectations...
Asian markets struggle as US data dents Fed rate cut optimism
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets mostly fell Friday after data pointing to a still-strong US economy raised fresh concerns...
US stocks hit fresh records as rate cut outlook improves
New York (AFP) - Global stock markets rose Thursday as several central banks joined the Fed in indicating lower interest rates...
Stock markets diverge on outlook for interest rates
London (AFP) - European and Asian stock markets diverged Friday as traders closed out a week dominated by key central...
Stock markets rally as more rate cuts eyed
London (AFP) - Global stock markets were sharply higher Thursday as several central banks indicated lower interest rates are on the...
Stocks track Wall St record after Fed keeps rate projection
Hong Kong (AFP) - Markets rallied Thursday after Wall Street's record-breaking day as traders welcomed news that the Federal Reserve...
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