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Stock markets plunge on US recession fears
New York (AFP) - Global markets slumped Monday, with Wall Street logging sharp losses over fears that US President Donald...
Stock markets slump on US economic fears
London (AFP) - Stock markets dropped on Monday as investors fretted over the impact of President Donald Trump's trade policies...
Hong Kong, Shanghai lead losers on mixed day for markets
Hong Kong (AFP) - Shares in Hong Kong and Shanghai sank Monday on a mixed day for equity markets after...
Shares slump on Trump tariffs tinkering, jobs
London (AFP) - World stock markets were mired in the red on Friday as investors digested a US jobs report...
US stock markets rise as investors track Trump tariffs, jobs
London (AFP) - US stock markets rose but European shares mostly fell on Friday as investors digested a jobs report...
Asian stocks, bitcoin down as trade uncertainty roils markets
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stocks tumbled Friday following a tough day on Wall Street as uncertainty over US President...
Asian markets rise on Trump auto tariff reprieve
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets climbed on Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced a one-month tariff delay on...
Global stocks rally on German defense push, US pause on auto tariffs
New York (AFP) - Global stocks rallied on Wednesday, buoyed by Germany's plan to massively boost spending on defense and...
Stocks rally on hopes of China stimulus and tariff relief
Hong Kong (AFP) - Markets rallied Wednesday as investors welcomed China's economic targets and a US official signalled that President...
Asian stocks rebound on China stimulus package
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mostly up Wednesday as investors weighed bullish growth targets announced by China despite...
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