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Asian markets drop as Fed flags concern over Trump policies
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets turned negative Thursday amid Federal Reserve concerns that US President Donald Trump's tariffs and...
Glencore looks to leave London Stock Exchange as falls into loss
Zurich (AFP) - Swiss mining and commodity trading giant Glencore said Wednesday it was considering shifting its stock listing from...
Asset writedowns push Glencore into $1.6 bn loss for 2024
Zurich (AFP) - Swiss mining and commodity trading giant Glencore said Wednesday that falling coal prices and writedowns to the...
Stock markets fall as traders assess latest tariffs volley
London (AFP) - European and Asian markets mostly fell Wednesday after US President Donald Trump broadened his tariff threats stoking...
Tech rally helps Hong Kong lead Asian markets higher
Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong resumed its tech-led rally on a healthy day for Asian markets Tuesday as a...
Global stocks buffeted by tariff threats and data
New York (AFP) - Stock markets diverged and the dollar dipped on Friday as traders tracked US President Donald Trump's...
Asian stocks mostly rise as Powell rate warning taken in stride
Hong Kong (AFP) - Most equities rose in Asia on Wednesday as traders took in their stride a warning from...
Asian markets mixed as tariff uncertainty looms large
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets struggled on Tuesday as traders keep a nervous eye on Donald Trump's next moves...
Record gold prices both boon and burden for London jewellers
London (AFP) - In London's Hatton Garden jewellery quarter, stores have raised their iron shutters to welcome a motley crew...
US stocks slide on tariff fears, inflation expectations
New York (AFP) - US and European shares fell Friday, with a cooler US jobs report and higher inflation expectations...
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