Most Asian markets gain as ‘critical’ US inflation data looms
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stocks mostly rose Tuesday as attention turned to crucial US inflation data that could play ...
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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Asian markets mostly rise as traders weigh rates outlook
Hong Kong (AFP) - Most Asian markets squeezed out gains Monday as traders weighed the chances of the Federal Reserve ...
US hiring blows past expectations in March
Washington (AFP) - US hiring rose much more than expected last month, according to government data published Friday, increasing the ...
Stocks rise on eve of US payrolls; gold shines
London (AFP) - US and European stock markets mostly rose Thursday on the eve of key US data, while gold ...
Asian markets mixed after US data, eyes on jobs report
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed Thursday after US data provided a fresh indicator that inflation was easing ...
Asian markets lifted by US data and fresh rate cut hopes
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets rose Thursday after US data provided a fresh indicator that inflation was easing and ...
US Fed should avoid climate change ‘mission creep’: Powell
Washington (AFP) - The Federal Reserve should avoid tackling politically-charged issues like climate change without Congressional approval if it is ...
Asian markets hit by dimming US rate hopes, Taiwan quake
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets tumbled Wednesday as investors grow increasingly sceptical that the Federal Reserve will cut interest ...
US Fed official predicts higher long-term interest rates
Washington (AFP) - A senior Federal Reserve official confirmed Tuesday that she recently raised her prediction for interest rates over ...
Hong Kong stocks rally on mixed day in Asia, Europe advances
Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong stocks rallied Tuesday as traders returned from an extended weekend break to forecast-beating Chinese ...
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