Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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Stocks diverge, dollar rallies as Trump gets to work
London (AFP) - European and Asian stock markets diverged Tuesday and the dollar rallied as Donald Trump wasted no time...
Asian markets swing as Trump revives tariff fears on taking office
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets saw big fluctuations Tuesday as Donald Trump took office warning he could impose stiff...
The global forces sending coffee prices skyward
Paris (AFP) - Climate change, political headwinds and diverging market dynamics around the world have pushed coffee prices to fresh...
Bitcoin hits record above $109,000 awaiting Trump
London (AFP) - Bitcoin hit a record high above $109,000 on Monday as Donald Trump, who has signalled plans to...
Markets extend global rally as Trump-Xi talks boost sentiment
Hong Kong (AFP) - Most Asian markets rose Monday following a rally on Wall Street and a record-breaking day in...
Asian traders give mixed reaction as China’s economic growth slows
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed Friday as data showing China's economy grew slightly quicker than expected last...
Stock markets jump as inflation worries ease
London (AFP) - Global equities mostly pushed higher on Thursday as strong earnings and inflation data reassured investors. On Wall...
Stocks rise tracking tariffs, inflation and earnings
London (AFP) - Stock markets mostly rose Tuesday with traders' attention fixed on President-elect Donald Trump's tariff plans, earnings updates...
Stock markets mostly fall as traders trim US rate cut bets
New York (AFP) - Global markets mostly retreated on Monday after traders trimmed bets on US Federal Reserve rate cuts...
Strong US jobs report sends stocks sliding, dollar rising
New York (AFP) - Wall Street stocks slumped and the dollar climbed on Friday as a robust US jobs report...
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