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Stocks drop as fresh trade news awaited, oil down on Iran hopes
Hong Kong (AFP) - Equities stuttered Thursday as investors await fresh developments in trade talks, with US partners looking to...
Rare blue diamond fetches $21.5 mn at auction in Geneva
Geneva (AFP) - An exceptionally-rare blue diamond went under the hammer in Geneva late Tuesday, selling for $21. 5 million,...
US stocks mostly rise on better inflation data while dollar retreats
New York (AFP) - Wall Street stocks mostly rose Tuesday while oil prices advanced, extending a rally as the improved...
Stocks mostly higher on cool US inflation
London (AFP) - US and European stock markets mostly rose on Tuesday as cool US inflation data reassured concerns about...
European stocks, dollar steady after China-US truce rally
London (AFP) - European stock markets and the dollar steadied Tuesday after kicking off the week with strong gains as...
Markets rally after China and US slash tariffs for 90 days
Hong Kong (AFP) - Stocks rallied Monday after Chinese and US officials held "substantial" trade talks and slashed their tit-for-tat...
Chinese EV battery giant CATL aims to raise $4 bn in Hong Kong IPO
Hong Kong (AFP) - Chinese EV battery giant CATL aims to raise $4 billion in its Hong Kong listing scheduled...
Markets rally after China, US slash tariffs
New York (AFP) - Stock markets, the dollar and oil prices all rallied Monday after the United States and China...
Markets rally after China and US slash tariffs for 90 days
Hong Kong (AFP) - Stocks rallied Monday after Chinese and US officials made "substantial progress" at trade talks in Geneva...
Chinese EV battery giant CATL aims to raise $4 bn in Hong Kong IPO
Hong Kong (AFP) - Chinese EV battery giant CATL aims to raise $4 billion in its Hong Kong listing scheduled...
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