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 ...
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Chinese consumer prices suffer quickest drop in 14 years
Beijing (AFP) - Chinese consumer prices fell in January at their quickest rate in more than 14 years, data showed ...
Unilever profit drops as sales flatten after price hikes
London (AFP) - British consumer goods giant Unilever on Thursday said its net profit dropped 15 percent last year to ...
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 ...
Economy is a gamble for Biden in election year
Las Vegas (AFP) - Anger over rising prices and wages that don't stretch far enough brought thousands of casino workers ...
Bank of England freezes rate as inflation stays high
London (AFP) - The Bank of England froze its key interest rate Thursday for a fourth meeting in a row, ...
Eurozone inflation slows to 2.8% in January
Brussels (AFP) - Eurozone inflation fell in January due to a slowdown in food price increases, official data showed Thursday, ...
US Fed holds key rate steady as Powell says March cut unlikely
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to leave interest rates unchanged for the fourth straight meeting, while ...
US private sector job gains slow more than expected in January
Washington (AFP) - Private sector hiring in the United States fell more than anticipated in January, according to data Wednesday ...
US Fed rate decision could hold clues on timing of future cuts
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve is almost certain to hold its key lending rate steady for a fourth ...
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