China says will issue special bonds to boost ailing economy
Beijing (AFP) - China said Saturday it will issue special bonds to help its sputtering economy and that it had ...
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US, European markets rise before Boeing unveils sweeping job cuts
New York (AFP) - US and European stock markets rose Friday as traders weighed solid earnings from banking giant JPMorgan ...
US, European markets rise as investors weigh rates, earnings
London (AFP) - US and European stock markets rose Friday as traders weighed the outlook for interest rates and solid ...
JPMorgan Chase profits top estimates, bank sees ‘resilient’ US economy
New York (AFP) - JPMorgan Chase reported a dip in profits on higher costs Friday while still topping expectations as ...
US Fed Chair sees ‘further disinflation’ in economy
Washington (AFP) - The United States is set to see inflation cool further towards policymakers' target, Federal Reserve chair Jerome ...
US Fed’s preferred inflation measure edges down in August
Washington (AFP) - An inflation metric closely watched by the US Federal Reserve crept lower Friday, according to government data, ...
US new home sales slow slightly in August
Washington (AFP) - Sales of new homes in the United States cooled less than expected in August, according to government ...
Stocks rally stutters but Hong Kong, Shanghai up on new China move
Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong and Shanghai extended gains Wednesday as China announced another interest rate cut the day ...
Asian markets boosted again after another Chinese rate cut
Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong and Shanghai extended gains Wednesday as China announced another interest rate cut the day ...
Global markets inch higher on hopes of further rate cuts
New York (AFP) - US and European shares nudged higher Monday as momentum from last week was restrained by weaker ...
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