UK inflation dips, easing some pressure on government
London (AFP) - Britain's annual inflation rate unexpectedly fell to 2. 5 percent last month, official data on Wednesday showed, ...
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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China saw booming exports in 2024 as Trump tariffs loom
Beijing (AFP) - China's exports surged to a record high in 2024, providing a much-needed boost for the economy as ...
Global stocks mostly fall before US jobs data
London (AFP) - Stock markets mostly retreated and the dollar steadied Friday as traders awaited key US jobs data for ...
Global stock markets mixed tracking US rates outlook
London (AFP) - European and Asian stock markets diverged Thursday, investors tracking the outlook for inflation and US interest rates ...
Eurozone inflation picks up in December
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - Eurozone inflation rose in December as energy prices slightly ticked up, official data showed Tuesday, rebounding ...
Stock markets begin new year with losses
London (AFP) - Major European and Asian stock markets began 2025 in the red as investors await planned tariffs from ...
Stock markets retreat as China data disappoints
London (AFP) - Major stock markets and oil prices retreated Monday after an unexpected slowdown in retail sales reinforced worries ...
China’s leaders to chart economic plans for 2025: report
Beijing (AFP) - China's leadership will gather Wednesday to hammer out plans to boost the economy next year, reports said, ...
President’s push to scrap gold mining ban causes outcry in El Salvador
San Salvador (AFP) - El Salvador's gang-busting strongman President Nayib Bukele has set out on a new mission: to kickstart ...
Seoul stocks dive on South Korea woes as Asian markets struggle
Hong Kong (AFP) - South Korean stocks tumbled Monday as the country was racked with political uncertainty after President Yoon ...
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