US existing home sales little-changed on sluggish market
Washington (AFP) - Sales of existing homes in the United States were tepid in May, according to industry data released ...
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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Russian government, central bank spar over economic downturn
Saint Petersburg (AFP) - Russian officials sparred publicly on Friday over how to boost the economy, as growth slows more ...
Rice prices double in Japan as inflation accelerates
Tokyo (AFP) - The price of rice doubled in Japan in the 12 months to May, data showed Friday, as ...
Swiss central bank cuts interest rates to zero percent
Zurich (AFP) - The Swiss National Bank cut interest rates to zero percent on Thursday as inflation cools and the ...
Stocks drop, oil gains as Mideast unrest fuels inflation fears
London (AFP) - Stock markets mostly fell Thursday while oil prices rose as the Israel-Iran conflict added to fears over ...
US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged in face of Trump criticism
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for a fourth consecutive meeting Wednesday, forecasting higher inflation ...
UK inflation dips less than expected in May
London (AFP) - British inflation eased less than expected in May after surging in April, official data showed Wednesday, fuelling ...
US Fed set to hold rates steady as it guards against inflation
Washington (AFP) - The US central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady Wednesday after its key policy meeting, ...
Oil prices fall even as Israel-Iran strikes extend into fourth day
London (AFP) - Stocks rose and oil prices pulled back on Monday as fears of a wider Middle East conflict ...
Oil prices fall even as Israel-Iran strikes extend into fourth day
Hong Kong (AFP) - Oil prices retreated on Monday as fears of a wider Middle East conflict eased even as ...
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