US private sector hiring misses expectations in August: ADP
Washington (AFP) - Hiring in the US private sector markedly undershot analyst expectations in August, said payroll firm ADP on ...
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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Oil prices, dollar fall as market awaits US jobs data
New York (AFP) - Global stocks mostly fell along with oil prices and the dollar Wednesday as markets anticipate key ...
India growth slows to 6.7% on lower consumer spending
Mumbai (AFP) - India's economic growth slowed to 6. 7 percent on-year in the April-June quarter, official data showed Friday, ...
Pessimism dogs eastern Germany despite economic gains
Jena (Germany) (AFP) - With its shiny new housing estates, scores of building sites and bustling city centre, Jena represents ...
World’s second largest diamond found in Botswana
Gaborone (Botswana) (AFP) - A massive 2,492-carat diamond -- the second largest in the world -- has been discovered in ...
US jobs data point to weaker than expected market
Washington (AFP) - The US jobs market was probably cooler than expected in the year through March, Labor Department data ...
China youth unemployment jumps to 17.1% in July
Beijing (AFP) - Youth unemployment in China ticked up to 17. 1 percent in July, official figures showed, the highest ...
Markets split as traders prepare for Powell speech
Paris (AFP) - Stock markets diverged Monday following last week's strong performance, as traders await a meeting of central bankers ...
Asian markets surge on strong US consumer data
Hong Kong (AFP) - Japanese stocks surged and markets across Asia started strong on Friday, tracking substantial gains on Wall ...
Chinese tech giant Alibaba’s quarterly profit shrinks 29 percent
Beijing (AFP) - Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba reported a 29 percent fall in quarterly profit on Thursday as it battles ...
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