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Trump’s bitcoin reserve a ‘digital Fort Knox’
London (AFP) - The creation of a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve" in the United States is further proof of President Donald...
Most Asian markets rise on hopes for bill to avert US shutdown
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian investors fought Friday to grind out gains at the end of a painful week for...
Stock markets tumble as Trump targets booze
New York (AFP) - Global stock markets slid on Thursday, especially on Wall Street, as US President Donald Trump launched...
Stock markets find little cheer as Trump targets champagne
London (AFP) - Global stock markets slid on Thursday as US President Donald Trump launched a new volley in his...
Stock markets diverge tracking global tensions
London (AFP) - European stock markets rose Thursday after losses in Asia and a mixed showing on Wall Street, as...
Stocks hit as trade worries overshadow upbeat US inflation
Hong Kong (AFP) - Most stock markets fell on Thursday as ongoing concerns about the global impact of President Donald...
Shares in Zara owner Inditex sink despite record profit
Madrid (AFP) - Zara owner Inditex posted Wednesday another record annual profit but investor worries that sweeping US tariffs could...
Most Asian stocks drop as Trump trade policy sows uncertainty
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian equities mostly fell Wednesday as investors fret over President Donald Trump's ever-changing trade policies amid...
Stock markets extend losses over US tariffs, recession fears
New York (AFP) - Global stock markets extended losses on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump waffled on the size...
Most markets in retreat as Trump-fuelled economy fears build
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets mostly fell Tuesday following a sharp sell-off on Wall Street fuelled by fears about...
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