Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Markets
Yen falls as Japan hikes rates but stocks mixed ahead of Fed
London (AFP) - The yen fell and Japanese stocks rose Tuesday after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates, but...
Wall Street stocks lifted by tech rebound before key rate decisions
New York (AFP) - Renewed interest in tech stocks drove Wall Street's main indices higher Monday, while European shares dipped...
Wall Street stocks rise before key rate decisions
London (AFP) - New York stocks climbed Monday at the start of a busy week of central bank meetings in...
Stock markets rise before key rate decisions
London (AFP) - Stock markets climbed and the dollar dipped Monday ahead of interest-rate decisions due this week from the...
Asian stocks rise after strong China production data
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stocks gained on Monday after China posted stronger-than-expected industrial production data in an uneven recovery...
Asian trade cautious ahead of key rate decisions
Hong Kong (AFP) - Traders in Asia were cautious on Monday after US shares receded, and as anticipation builds for...
Wall Street stocks slide as rate cut hopes diminish
New York (AFP) - Wall Street's main stock indices pulled back Friday after a slew of data this week dampened...
US stocks drop on inflation concerns, European equities rise
London (AFP) - European equities mostly rose Friday but US shares slipped as dealers mulled data that dampened hopes for...
Huthis fire at ship off Yemen as they threaten wider campaign
Dubai (AFP) - A missile launched Friday by Yemen's Huthi rebels at a ship in the Red Sea caused no...
Stocks rise after US inflation data
London (AFP) - Stock markets rose Tuesday after a hotter-than-expected US inflation report that could muddy the outlook for the...
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