S&P 500, Nasdaq set records as European bourses fall
New York (AFP) - Major US equity indices edged to new records Tuesday following congressional testimony from Federal Reserve Chair ...
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US stocks steady before Powell’s Fed testimony; Europe falls
London (AFP) - New York shares were mixed Tuesday as traders awaited testimony from Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell, while ...
Asian stocks extend gains, dollar dips as US data builds on rate hope
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian equities rose and the dollar slipped further on Thursday as investors welcomed more data pointing ...
US Fed’s favored inflation measure cools slightly in May
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve's favored measure of inflation eased slightly in May, according to government data published ...
Yen gains after hitting 38-year low, traders on intervention watch
Hong Kong (AFP) - The yen edged back slightly Thursday after hitting a 38-year low against the dollar, putting investors ...
US existing home sales fall as prices hit record
Washington (AFP) - Existing home sales in the United States edged lower in May as prices reached a record high ...
European stocks advance, AI propels US into record territory
London (AFP) - European stock markets rose Thursday as central banks made interest rate calls while AI enthusiasm pushed Wall ...
European equities advance before Bank of England rate call
London (AFP) - European stock markets rose Thursday as dealers awaited the Bank of England's latest decision on interest rates, ...
UK inflation slows to central bank’s 2% target
London (AFP) - British inflation slowed in May to the central bank's two-percent target, official data showed Wednesday, boosting Prime ...
Stock markets mostly rise on rate cut hopes
London (AFP) - Stock markets mostly advanced Tuesday as a drop in US retail sales raised hopes that the Federal ...
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