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Stocks edge higher, dollar gains before tech earnings, Fed decision
London (AFP) - Stock markets saw mostly muted gains in Europe and on Wall Street on Wednesday as investors waited...
Ryanair says dropping three French airports over ‘harmful’ tax
Paris (AFP) - Irish no-frills airline Ryanair said on Wednesday it was dropping three French airports over a "harmful" tax...
Eurozone economy expands but tariff impact looms
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The eurozone economy unexpectedly expanded in the second quarter of 2025, official data showed Wednesday, despite...
Markets mixed as China-US talks end, eyes on tech earnings
Hong Kong (AFP) - Markets were mixed Wednesday as investors kept tabs on China-US developments after they agreed to further...
Stablecoins inspire hope, and hype, in Hong Kong
Hong Kong (AFP) - Stablecoin excitement has gripped Hong Kong as the city prepares to launch a licensing system for...
Five products to be hit by Trump’s incoming tariffs
Washington (AFP) - The United States is set to raise tariffs on dozens of trading partners Friday if they fail...
US second quarter GDP growth to reflect tariff turbulence
Washington (AFP) - US economic growth is expected to rebound in the second quarter, analysts said, in a momentary comeback...
US Fed holds firm against Trump pressure as divisions emerge
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged Wednesday, defying strong political pressure from President Donald Trump...
Global stocks mixed as market focus shifts to earnings deluge
New York (AFP) - Stock markets were mixed on Tuesday as investors started turning their attention from trade deals to...
Boeing reports smaller loss as CEO sees progress in turnaround
New York (AFP) - Boeing reported a smaller loss in the second quarter Tuesday after the company delivered more planes,...
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