Asian markets mixed ahead of Trump-Xi talks
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed Friday at the end of a strong week for investors following a ...
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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BoJ holds interest rates but to sell funds in shift from easing policy
Tokyo (AFP) - The Bank of Japan kept interest rates on hold Friday amid lingering political uncertainty and economic concerns ...
Stocks rise on Nvidia-Intel deal, Fed rate cut
New York (AFP) - Stock markets advanced Thursday, as tech shares jumped following AI-chips giant Nvidia's announcement of a $5 ...
Stock markets fluctuate after Fed rate cut
London (AFP) - European stock markets rose while Asia was mixed on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve lowered interest ...
US stocks finish mixed as Fed cuts rates for first time in 2025
New York (AFP) - US stocks finished mixed Wednesday while the dollar moved higher as markets digested the Federal Reserve ...
US Fed makes first rate cut of 2025 over employment risks
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time this year, flagging slower ...
US Fed opens key meeting after Trump aide sworn in as governor
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve started a key interest rate meeting Tuesday, hours after Donald Trump's new appointee ...
UK inflation stable ahead of central bank rate call
London (AFP) - British inflation was unchanged in August, official data showed Wednesday, fuelling expectations that the Bank of England ...
Asian stocks swing as traders bide time ahead of US rate decision
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stock markets were mixed as investors bided their time ahead of an expected US interest ...
US Fed set for first rate cut of 2025 as Trump pressure looms
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve is poised to make its first interest rate cut of 2025 on Wednesday, ...
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