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Asian markets sink as autos suffer more tariff-fuelled losses
Hong Kong (AFP) - Auto companies once again took the brunt of the selling on another tough day for markets...
Autos lead market losses after Trump unveils sharp tariffs
New York (AFP) - Automakers were battered Thursday as stock markets fell on both sides of the Atlantic after US...
Market tracker expects brands’ fear of Musk to boost X ad revenue
San Francisco (AFP) - Emarketer on Wednesday forecast that ad revenue at X, formerly Twitter, will grow this year as...
Global stocks drop as US tariff uncertainty lingers
London (AFP) - Global stock markets mostly slipped Wednesday as investors digested conflicting signals from President Donald Trump about his...
Stocks mostly rise on trade optimism, but Trump uncertainty lingers
Hong Kong (AFP) - Lingering hopes that Donald Trump's planned tariff blitz next week will not be as painful as...
Stocks up as fears ease over next Trump tariffs
London (AFP) - Wall Street clung to strong gains and European stocks rose on Tuesday over easing concerns about the...
Most Asian markets track Wall St on tariff hope
Hong Kong (AFP) - Equities mostly rose in Asia on Tuesday, extending Wall Street's rally on easing fears over Donald...
Markets fluctuate as traders prepare for ‘Liberation Day’
Hong Kong (AFP) - Equity markets were mixed on Monday as worries about fresh US tariffs pencilled in for next...
Markets skid into weekend as trade fears cast a pall
Hong Kong (AFP) - Equity markets limped into the weekend on Friday following a tepid lead from Wall Street as...
Stocks diverge in choppy trade after Fed decision
London (AFP) - Wall Street stocks wobbled Thursday after the US Federal Reserve sought to calm fears over President Donald...
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