Oil prices higher on China boost, Syria uncertainty
New York (AFP) - World oil prices advanced Monday on moves by China to boost its economy as traders tracked ...
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China’s leaders vow more ‘relaxed’ monetary policy in 2025
Beijing (AFP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders said Monday they would adopt a more "relaxed" approach ...
Defying headwinds, German stocks hit milestone
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Germany's blue-chip DAX stock index jumped above 20,000 points for the first time Tuesday following gains ...
Asian markets boosted by new China hope, euro falls on France woes
Hong Kong (AFP) - Most markets rose in Asia on Tuesday on hopes China will unveil fresh measures to boost ...
Saudi 2025 budget sees lower deficit on spending trims
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Saudi Arabia on Tuesday approved a budget for 2025 that projected a smaller deficit than ...
Sales of new US homes lowest in around two years: govt
Washington (AFP) - New home sales in the United States fell short of analyst expectations in October, hitting the lowest ...
Stocks push higher on Trump’s ‘steady hand’ for Treasury
London (AFP) - Stocks rose Monday on both sides of the Atlantic as traders welcomed Donald Trump's pick for Treasury ...
Stocks push higher on hopes for Trump’s Treasury pick
London (AFP) - Stocks rose Monday on both sides of the Atlantic as traders welcomed Donald Trump's pick for Treasury ...
Trump’s mass deportation plan could end up hurting economic growth
Washington (AFP) - President-elect Donald Trump's hardline immigration proposals -- including a controversial mass deportation plan -- could prove economically ...
Dow ends at fresh record as weak eurozone data hits euro
New York (AFP) - The Dow rocketed to a fresh record Friday, extending a post-election US equity rally while the ...
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