Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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Stocks rise on renewed hopes of rate cuts
Paris (AFP) - European and Asian stock markets rose on Monday on renewed optimism that the US Federal Reserve will...
Asian markets build on rally as US jobs data boost rate cut hopes
Hong Kong (AFP) - Most Asian markets rose Monday after data showing fewer US jobs were created last month rekindled...
Stocks gain while dollar retreats as US labor market cools
New York (AFP) - Stock markets rose Friday as cooling US job growth raised hopes of interest-rate cuts, while London...
Record gold prices take shine off London jewellers
London (AFP) - Surrounded by glass-fronted display cabinets filled with shimmering gold bracelets and necklaces at London's Pakeeza Jewellers store,...
Stocks heat up as US labour market cools
London (AFP) - Stock markets rose Friday as cooling US job growth raised hopes of interest-rate cuts, while London hit...
Spanish beauty group Puig makes market debut
Madrid (AFP) - Shares in Spanish fashion and beauty group Puig, owner of the iconic Nina Ricci, Paco Rabanne and...
Global stocks rise, London hits new record
London (AFP) - Global stock markets rose Friday before vital US payrolls data, with London hitting another record high as...
Markets track Wall St higher as rate hopes rise, eyes on US jobs
Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong led gains across most Asian and European markets Friday thanks to a surge in...
US stocks advance ahead of April payroll data
New York (AFP) - US stocks rose on Thursday as investors digested the Federal Reserve interest rate outlook and awaited...
US stocks advance before Apple earnings, US payroll data
London (AFP) - US stocks rose on Thursday as investors digested the Federal Reserve interest rate outlook and awaited Apple's...
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