Washington (AFP) - The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed three landmark cryptocurrency bills, fulfilling the Trump administration's commitment...

Stocks up, dollar down tracking Trump moves and earnings

by Andrew Murphy

July 18, 2025

London (AFP) - European and Asian stocks markets closed out the week broadly higher Friday following Wall Street's latest record...

Stocks head for positive end to week, Tokyo struggles ahead of vote

by Andrew Murphy

July 18, 2025

Hong Kong (AFP) - Markets headed into the weekend on a broadly positive note Friday, as investors took up New...

Japan’s SMEs ready to adapt to Trump tariffs

by Andrew Murphy

July 18, 2025

Tokyo (AFP) - Small and medium-sized firms like Mitsuwa Electric that form the backbone of Japan's economy have weathered many...

Asian markets on course to end week on a positive note

by Natalie Fisher

July 18, 2025

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets headed into the weekend on a broadly positive note Friday, as investors took up...

What to know about Trump’s effort to oust Fed Chair Powell

by Natalie Fisher

July 17, 2025

Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump this week escalated attacks on central bank chair Jerome Powell, suggesting he could...

US stocks end at fresh records as markets shrug off tariff worries

by Thomas Barnes

July 17, 2025

New York (AFP) - A jump in US retail sales boosted world markets Thursday even as investors mulled the US...

Netflix profits surge off ads, higher subscription prices

by Emma Reilly

July 18, 2025

San Francisco (United States) (AFP) - Netflix reported stronger than expected second-quarter results Thursday, with profit jumping 45 percent year-over-year...