Venezuela inflation hit 475% in 2025, the world’s highest level
Caracas (AFP) - Venezuelan inflation soared to 475 percent in 2025, the highest in the world, driven by a tightening ...
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Middle East war a new shock for financial markets
Paris (France) (AFP) - The outbreak of war in the Middle East has sent shockwaves through financial markets, with energy ...
Oil prices climb as Mideast war rages, stocks fall on US jobs
London (AFP) - Crude prices surged higher Friday as oil fields in Iraq came under attack and US Donald Trump demanded ...
Equities mixed as Mideast crisis rages, though oil dips
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed Friday as the war in the Middle East showed no sign of ...
Most Asian equities drop as Mideast crisis rages, though oil dips
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets mostly down Friday as the war in the Middle East showed no sign of ...
US, European stocks rise as oil prices steady; Asian indexes tumble
New York (AFP) - US and European stock markets advanced Wednesday as oil prices steadied, after Asian bourses suffered deep ...
European stocks firm after sell-off on Middle East turmoil
London (AFP) - European stock markets firmed on Wednesday after a global rout driven by fears that surging energy prices ...
Seoul tanks as Asian stocks tumble, oil extends gains on Iran war
Hong Kong (AFP) - Seoul shares collapsed more than 12 percent as Asian equity markets were hit by panic selling ...
Asian stocks tumble further, oil extends gains as inflation fears grow
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian equity markets plunged again Wednesday while oil extended gains as the United States and Israel ...
Iran war threatens Trump fight with inflation
Washington (United States) (AFP) - US-Israeli strikes in Iran, and Tehran's retaliation, are set to trigger a surge in US ...
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