Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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Monet painting fetches $35 million at New York auction
New York (AFP) - A Monet sold for nearly $35 million at auction Wednesday evening, Sotheby's said, marking a solid...
Asian markets track Wall St records after US inflation data
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian equities rallied Thursday after US data showed inflation cooled last month, fuelling speculation that the...
Stock markets set records, dollar slides as US inflation cools
New York (AFP) - Stock markets struck record highs Wednesday after official data showed US inflation cooled slightly in April,...
Stock markets rise as US inflation cools
London (AFP) - Stock markets rose Wednesday after official data showed US inflation cooled slightly in April, raising hopes that...
Stocks waver before US inflation but London hits record
London (AFP) - Asian and European equities diverged Wednesday as most dealers sat on their hands before key US inflation...
Asian markets mixed as focus turns to US inflation report
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets wobbled Wednesday ahead of key US inflation data later in the day, with traders...
Nasdaq finishes at record as US stocks shrug off latest inflation data
New York (AFP) - Wall Street stocks rose Tuesday, with the Nasdaq finishing at an all-time high as investors shrugged...
Stock markets mixed as investors await more direction on US inflation
London (AFP) - US stock markets were mixed after the first of two eagerly awaited US inflation reports did not...
Stock markets diverge on eve of key US inflation data
London (AFP) - European and Asian stock markets were flat to slightly lower Tuesday on the eve of key US...
Anglo American to split group after rejecting BHP bid
London (AFP) - Anglo American said Tuesday it would offload steelmaking coal, diamond and platinum businesses and focus on critical...
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