Oil prices fall back as ‘hopeful’ Tehran responds to Trump
London (AFP) - Shares dipped and oil prices dropped back Tuesday as Tehran gave an encouraging response during talks with ...
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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EU leaders push to rescue European economy challenged by China, US
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - EU leaders will converge on a Belgian castle on Thursday as the bloc seeks ways to ...
Gold nears $5,000, silver shines as stocks churn to end turbulent week
New York (AFP) - Global stocks were subdued and precious metals hit new highs Friday as US President Donald Trump ...
ECB chief thanks Davos ‘euro-bashers’ as welcome wake-up call
Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) - After a week of hearing various US officials denigrate Europe, its leaders and its regulations at ...
Stocks mixed as traders await US jobs data, oil rebounds
New York (AFP) - Global stocks were mixed Thursday while oil prices bounced higher as markets looked ahead to key ...
Stocks mixed as traders await US jobs data, oil rebounds
New York (AFP) - Global stocks were mixed Thursday while oil prices bounced higher as markets looked ahead to key ...
Equities extend record run, oil eases
New York (AFP) - Global stock markets advanced on Tuesday to fresh record highs while oil prices eased as investors ...
Oil prices gain as equities extend record run higher
London (AFP) - Oil prices climbed and stock markets hit new heights Tuesday as investors tracked developments surrounding crude-rich Venezuela ...
OECD raises US, eurozone growth targets as world economy ‘resilient’
Paris (AFP) - The world economy has been "surprisingly resilient" in the face of adversity this year, the OECD said ...
Five things to know about the first G20 held in Africa
Johannesburg (AFP) - Leaders of the world's largest economies meet in Johannesburg on November 22 and 23 for the G20 ...
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