Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Markets
Most markets push higher as US inflation data looms
Hong Kong (AFP) - Equity markets mostly rose Tuesday following the previous day's sell-off, with focus on the release of...
Stocks slip before inflation report, as bitcoin hits fresh record
New York (AFP) - Global stock markets were mostly lower Monday, as traders prepared for fresh consumer inflation data that...
Bitcoin zooms to record beyond $72,000
London (AFP) - Bitcoin raced to an all-time peak above $72,000 Monday as the world's most popular cryptocurrency won further...
Stocks slip as bitcoin hits fresh record high
London (AFP) - Bitcoin rose struck a fresh record high Monday but stock markets mostly fell as traders awaited more...
Most markets fall after strong US data, eyes on inflation
Hong Kong (AFP) - Stock markets mostly fell Monday after a forecast-busting jobs report dampened US interest rate cut hopes,...
Stock markets cautious after US jobs report
New York (AFP) - Global stocks wobbled Friday as investors digested a jobs report that failed to settle the debate...
Stock markets diverge before US jobs data
London (AFP) - Stock markets diverged Friday, with all eyes on key US jobs data to see if it alters...
Asian markets join rally after Wall St, European records
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets on Friday tracked a record-breaking day in New York and Europe as traders grew...
US stocks hit new records on fresh hopes of easing inflation
New York (AFP) - Stock markets rose on both sides of the Atlantic and gold hit new records Thursday as...
Stocks and gold rise on renewed rate cut hopes
London (AFP) - Stock markets rose on both sides of the Atlantic and gold hit new records Thursday as the...
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