Stock markets shrug off US government shutdown fears
New York (AFP) - Global stock markets mostly rose on Monday, shrugging off concerns about a looming US government shutdown ...
Thursday, October 30, 2025
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Asian markets drop as US data, new tariff threats dent sentiment
Hong Kong (AFP) - Markets retreated on Friday as nagging uncertainty about the US interest rate outlook was compounded by ...
Asia markets waver after Wall St retreats from record
Hong Kong (AFP) - Equities wavered Wednesday following a down day on Wall Street, where worries about high valuations were ...
Powell warns of inflation risks if US Fed cuts rates ‘too aggressively’
Washington (AFP) - US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell warned Tuesday that slashing interest rates too quickly could allow inflation ...
US Fed official urges proactive approach on rates to boost jobs market
Washington (AFP) - The US central bank should preemptively address worsening labor market conditions by lowering interest rates, a top ...
New US Fed governor says rates should be around ‘mid-2%’
Washington (AFP) - The US Fed governor newly appointed by President Donald Trump argued Monday for significantly lower interest rates, ...
Stocks steady, dollar up as Trump and Xi talk
London (AFP) - Stock markets steadied and the dollar mostly rose Friday at the end of a week marked by ...
Stocks diverge, dollar up before Trump-Xi talks
London (AFP) - Stock markets diverged and the dollar rose Friday at the end of a week marked by central ...
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 ...
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 ...
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