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Gold hits record high, oil prices slide
London (AFP) - Gold hit a record high on Friday as global stock markets diverged, with profit-taking on Wall Street...
Stock markets rally, oil prices slide
London (AFP) - Stock markets mostly rallied Friday after encouraging US retail sales data reassured investors about the health of...
China’s underwhelming data dampens hope of economic recovery
Beijing (AFP) - Chinese industrial production growth slowed in July while unemployment rose, official data showed Thursday, highlighting an uneven...
Global stocks follow Wall Street climb
Hong Kong (AFP) - Markets in Asia and Europe mostly mirrored positive strides on Wall Street Thursday, as easing US...
In volatile election season, US companies battle ‘brand disinformation’
Washington (AFP) - From Google to Netflix, prominent US companies are battling internet boycott calls over their perceived political leanings...
Mars to acquire Pringles maker Kellanova for nearly $36 bn
New York (AFP) - M&M's and Snickers maker Mars said Wednesday that it would acquire snack food business Kellanova, marking...
Stocks advance as US inflation data raises rate cut hopes
New York (AFP) - Global stock markets mostly rose on Wednesday after further evidence of cooling US consumer price inflation bolstered...
US consumer inflation sees smallest annual rise since 2021
Washington (AFP) - US consumer inflation eased slightly in July, according to government data published Wednesday, its smallest 12-month increase...
Stock markets climb with focus on inflation
London (AFP) - Stock markets mostly advanced Wednesday as attention switched to inflation data, notably in the United States, and...
Londoners ‘speed date’ for the ideal housemate
London (AFP) - "I'm a software engineer," says Josephine Wright, cocktail in hand, as she introduces herself to another woman...
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