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Global stocks mixed as markets eye weekend US-China trade talks
New York (AFP) - Wall Street stocks finished modestly higher Wednesday as the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged while...
US, Chinese stocks up before trade talks, Fed move
London (AFP) - US and Chinese stocks rose on Wednesday, along with the dollar, as investors eyed weekend US-China trade talks...
Asian stocks rise as China-US trade talks boost optimism
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian equities rose Wednesday after China and the United States said they would hold trade talks...
Stocks diverge as traders await Fed rates meeting
London (AFP) - Stock markets diverged Tuesday as investors awaited a US Federal Reserve interest-rate meeting for signs of the...
‘Bombshell’ OPEC+ output hike hits oil price
Hong Kong (AFP) - Oil prices slumped on Monday after eight OPEC+ members announced a sharp increase in production, while...
OPEC+ countries to open the oil taps despite price slump
Vienna (AFP) - Eight OPEC+ member countries on Saturday announced a sharp increase in oil production for the month of...
Stocks gain on US jobs data, tariff talks hopes
New York (AFP) - Global stock markets rose on Friday following a solid US jobs report as investors greeted positive...
Asian stocks gain after China teases US tariff talks
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets largely rose Friday, tracking Wall Street gains, as China said it was considering a...
US stocks rise on Meta, Microsoft ahead of key labor data
New York (AFP) - Global stocks mostly rose Thursday with Wall Street forging higher following strong results from tech giants...
Oil prices drop, stocks diverge amid economic growth fears
London (AFP) - Oil prices fell and stocks were mixed on Thursday in thin holiday trading, following weak US economic...
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