Stocks mixed after rallying over interest rate outlook
New York (AFP) - European and US stock markets were mixed Friday after gaining earlier in the week over expectations ...
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Asian markets struggle as US data dents Fed rate cut optimism
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets mostly fell Friday after data pointing to a still-strong US economy raised fresh concerns ...
Mexico cuts interest rate for first time in three years
Mexico City (AFP) - Mexico's central bank on Thursday reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three ...
Bank of England freezes interest rate at 16-year high
London (AFP) - The Bank of England on Thursday held its key interest rate at a 16-year high, opting against ...
Stock markets rally as more rate cuts eyed
London (AFP) - Global stock markets were sharply higher Thursday as several central banks indicated lower interest rates are on the ...
UK inflation slows to lowest level in almost 2.5 years
London (AFP) - Britain's annual inflation rate fell more than expected in February, official data showed Wednesday, fuelling speculation that ...
Bank of Japan hikes rates for first time since 2007
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's central bank pulled the plug Tuesday on its ultra-aggressive monetary stimulus programme, hiking rates for the ...
US Fed to provide fresh clues on rate cuts after uptick in inflation
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep its key lending rate unchanged again on Wednesday, ...
China trade surges in first two months of 2024
Beijing (AFP) - China's exports sharply accelerated in the first two months of 2024, official figures showed Thursday, providing policymakers ...
US private sector hiring up less than expected in February
Washington (AFP) - Job gains in the US private sector picked up in February, payroll firm ADP said Wednesday, a ...
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