Stock markets hold largely steady before Fed rate meeting
London (AFP) - Stock markets were mostly in wait-and-see mode Wednesday as traders awaited the outcome of the US Federal ...
Thursday, January 29, 2026
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Stock markets turn hesitant before Fed, yen softens
London (AFP) - European equity markets mostly fell Wednesday despite a bright Asian performance and fresh Wall Street records as ...
UK inflation slows to lowest level in almost 2.5 years
London (AFP) - Britain's annual inflation rate fell more than expected in February, official data showed Wednesday, fuelling speculation that ...
Most Asian markets rise as Fed decision looms, yen softens
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets mostly rose Wednesday as traders tracked another record day on Wall Street ahead of ...
Asian markets mostly up with Wall St as Fed decision looms
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets mostly rose Wednesday as traders tracked another record day on Wall Street, with focus ...
Asian markets swing as traders await Fed policy decision
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets fluctuated Wednesday as traders struggled to track another record day on Wall Street, with ...
US Fed expected to keep rates on hold and debate timing of cuts
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve could provide additional clues on Wednesday about how much it will cut interest ...
Global shares higher as Fed begins meeting and Japan hikes rates
New York (AFP) - US and European shares advanced Tuesday, with the S&P 500 notching a fresh record as the ...
US Fed kicks off rate meeting with timing of cuts up for discussion
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve began two days of discussions on Tuesday at which policymakers are expected to ...
Bank of Japan hikes rates for first time since 2007
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's central bank pulled the plug Tuesday on its ultra-aggressive monetary stimulus programme, hiking rates for the ...
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