European stocks retreat further before US inflation data
London (AFP) - European stock markets slid for a second session running Friday and the dollar dropped as investors grow ...
Thursday, February 5, 2026
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Japanese inflation jumps to 2.7% in November
Tokyo (AFP) - Japanese inflation accelerated in November, with prices rising 2. 7 percent on-year partly because of higher energy ...
Ivory Coast wants bigger share of its mining boom
Abidjan (AFP) - Ivory Coast's mining industry is booming, driven by foreign investment and the discovery of new deposits, but ...
Spain central bank raises 2024 growth forecast despite floods
Madrid (AFP) - Spain's central bank raised its 2024 growth forecast by 0. 3 percentage points on Tuesday despite the ...
Chinese casino hub Macau struggles to evolve beyond gaming
Macau (AFP) - In the shadow of the Grand Lisboa, the Macau casino world-famous for its "golden lotus" design, fashion ...
Rare foreign-born CEO says Japan needs immigration to thrive
Niigata (Japan) (AFP) - The Indian-born head of one of Japan's most famous snack brands has warned that the country ...
German central bank cuts growth forecasts as headwinds intensify
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Germany's central bank on Friday sharply downgraded its growth forecasts for next year and 2026, predicting ...
UK economy unexpectedly shrinks again in October
London (AFP) - Britain's economy shrank for the second consecutive month in October, official data showed Friday, dealing a blow ...
Rate cuts fail to spur European stocks
New York (AFP) - Europe's main stock markets were little changed Thursday despite interest rate cuts by the eurozone and ...
ECB cuts rates again as eurozone hit by economic, political woes
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - The European Central Bank cut interest rates again Thursday, citing a worsening growth outlook and slowing ...
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