Stock markets diverge before more key earnings
London (AFP) - Major stock markets diverged Monday as traders awaited more earnings this week from heavyweight companies, including HSBC ...
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Asian stocks mostly up as China enjoys Lunar New Year bump
Hong Kong (AFP) - Mainland Chinese stocks were buoyant after Lunar New Year, leading gains in most other Asian markets ...
US Fed should be patient as rate cuts considered: official
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve should "resist the temptation to act quickly" as it contemplates the right time ...
US dollar dominance not under threat, despite risks: Fed official
Washington (AFP) - The status of the US dollar as the world's reserve currency is likely to continue, despite threats ...
Asian markets mixed as traders return, eyes on US data
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed Tuesday after another record high on Wall Street, with attention on key ...
U.S. stock markets hover near record highs on positive earnings
London (AFP) - U. S stocks were hovering near record levels Thursday as strong earnings reports were balanced by a ...
Most markets rise after Wall St record, Shanghai extends rally
Hong Kong (AFP) - Stocks mostly rose Thursday following another record on Wall Street, with strong earnings, a resilient US ...
Stock markets stumble as Fed crushes March rate cut hope
London (AFP) - Most Asian and European stock markets fell Thursday following a Wall Street selloff, after the US Federal ...
Stocks waver as US tech shares fall, Fed meets on rates
London (AFP) - Stock markets wavered on Wednesday as shares in major US tech companies fell and investors awaited a ...
US consumer confidence hits highest level since Dec. 2021
Washington (AFP) - US consumer confidence beat expectations in January to reach its highest level since December 2021, with the ...
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