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In world first, EU’s sweeping AI law enters into force
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The European Union's landmark law on artificial intelligence came into force on Thursday, which Brussels vows...
Equities mixed after Fed rate cut hope, strong yen hits Tokyo
Hong Kong (AFP) - Stocks were mixed Thursday after the Federal Reserve flagged a possible interest rate cut next month,...
Meta shares rise after earnings top expectations
San Francisco (AFP) - Meta on Wednesday reported profit of $13. 5 billion in the recently ended quarter, beating market...
US stocks rise after Fed decision as yen, oil prices gain
New York (AFP) - Wall Street stocks rose Wednesday after the US Federal Reserve signaled it could cut interest rates...
Stocks rise on renewed tech interest; Yen, oil rally
London (AFP) - Stock markets advanced Wednesday, lifted by hopes that lower interest rates are on the way and as...
Stocks rise ahead of Fed meeting; Yen rallies
London (AFP) - Stock markets advanced Wednesday as investors bet that the US Federal Reserve will signal that lower interest...
Boeing names new CEO as it reports hefty loss
New York (AFP) - Boeing on Wednesday named the aerospace veteran Robert "Kelly" Ortberg its next CEO, as the aviation...
World Bank approves $1.5 billion Ethiopia rescue package
Addis Ababa (AFP) - The World Bank has approved a $1. 5 billion financial package to support cash-strapped Ethiopia's economic...
HSBC records $21.6 billion pre-tax profit in first half 2024
Hong Kong (AFP) - Banking giant HSBC said Wednesday that pre-tax profits in the first half of 2024 came in...
Yen rallies after Japan hikes rates, stocks rise before Fed
London (AFP) - The yen rallied against the dollar Wednesday after the Bank of Japan hiked interest rates for just...
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