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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...
Asian stocks build on Wall St records after US inflation data
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian traders extended a rally across world markets on Thursday as they welcomed figures showing US...
Asian stocks build on Wall St records after US inflation data
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian traders extended a rally across world markets Thursday as they welcomed figures showing US inflation...
S&P 500, Nasdaq at records despite Fed seeing fewer rate cuts in 2024
New York (AFP) - European and US stocks mostly rose Wednesday after data showed US inflation slowed in May, with...
Stock markets jump as US inflation cools, with eyes on Fed
London (AFP) - Stock markets surged Wednesday after data showed US inflation slowed in May, raising hopes the Federal Reserve...
European stock markets rebound as focus switches to US
London (AFP) - European stock markets rebounded slightly and leading Asian indices closed mixed Wednesday, as attention turned to upcoming...
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