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Ukraine’s energy strikes hit Russians at the pump
Moscow (AFP) - Watching the price tick higher as he filled up his car, Russian pensioner Oleg railed against the...
Stocks rally into weekend with US rate cut ‘seemingly locked in’
Hong Kong (AFP) - Most markets extended gains Friday, tracking record highs across Wall Street, after US inflation and jobs...
Global stocks rise as US inflation data hits forecast
New York (AFP) - Global stock markets rose on Thursday as US inflation data came in as anticipated, reinforcing the prospect...
US consumer inflation heats up but unlikely to deter rate cut
Washington (AFP) - US consumer inflation rose last month to its highest level since January, government data showed Thursday, although...
US pharma giant Merck ditches plan for $1.4-bn research centre in UK
London (AFP) - Merck, the US pharmaceutical group, said on Wednesday it has dropped plans to build a $1. 4-billion...
‘Why not?’ Europeans warming up to Chinese electric cars
Munich (Germany) (AFP) - Checking out an electric vehicle made by China's BYD at the Munich auto show, German designer...
‘Why not?’ Europeans warming up to Chinese electric cars
Munich (Germany) (AFP) - Checking out an electric vehicle made by China's BYD at the Munich auto show, German designer...
China-US talks mark a ‘small step’ towards Xi meeting Trump
Beijing (AFP) - Back-to-back talks between the United States and China's top diplomats and defence chiefs could mark "a small...
France political crisis looms over ECB meeting
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - France's political crisis will likely take centre stage at a European Central Bank meeting Thursday, with...
Most markets rise as US producer price data stokes rate cut bets
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian and European equities mostly rose Thursday as investors built on this week's rally after US...
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