Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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French stocks drag down European markets on vote fears
New York (AFP) - The Paris stock exchange plunged to its worst weekly performance in more than two years on...
European stocks slide on French vote jitters
London (AFP) - European stock markets slid and the euro retreated Friday on lingering concerns over France's looming snap election,...
Yen drops and Nikkei rises as BoJ delays tightening; markets mixed
Hong Kong (AFP) - The yen fell and Tokyo stocks rose on Friday after the Bank of Japan deferred a...
Asian markets, yen drop ahead of key Bank of Japan decision
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets and the yen weakened against the dollar Friday ahead of a policy decision by...
European bourses fall amid political unease; Nasdaq ends at new record
New York (AFP) - Stock markets mostly retreated on Thursday as traders reacted to political uncertainty in Europe and the...
Stocks fall after US Fed rate cut plans
London (AFP) - Stock markets mostly retreated on Thursday as traders reacted to political uncertainty in Europe and the US...
Russian stock market suspends dollar trades after US sanctions
Moscow (AFP) - Russia's main stock exchange halted dollar and euro trades on Thursday after the United States hit Moscow...
Stocks diverge after US Fed rate cut plans
London (AFP) - Stock markets diverged on Thursday as traders reacted to the US Federal Reserve's plan to only cut...
European stock markets falter
London (AFP) - European stock markets faltered Thursday following mixed showings by Asia and on Wall Street, as traders reacted...
Fire at Iraqi oil refinery injures 10: civil defence
Arbil (Iraq) (AFP) - A massive fire at an oil refinery in Iraqi Kurdistan injured at least 10 people including...
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