China cuts key mortgage rate to boost economy
Beijing (AFP) - China's central bank on Tuesday cut a key benchmark lending rate used to price mortgages, as Beijing ...
Monday, September 21, 2026
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Stock markets diverge before more key earnings
London (AFP) - Major stock markets diverged Monday as traders awaited more earnings this week from heavyweight companies, including HSBC ...
US Fed should be patient as rate cuts considered: official
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve should "resist the temptation to act quickly" as it contemplates the right time ...
US wholesale prices rose more than expected in January
Washington (AFP) - US wholesale prices rose more than expected in January, according to government data published Friday, as services ...
UK bank NatWest shakes off CEO turmoil as profits jump
London (AFP) - British bank NatWest on Friday said net profit jumped nearly a third in 2023 on higher interest ...
Asian markets mostly up, tracking Wall Street gains
Hong Kong (AFP) - Most Asian markets rose Thursday, tracking a rebound in Europe and New York and following positive ...
Senior US Fed official backs ‘careful’ approach to rate cuts
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve should be careful about the timing of interest rate cuts, a senior bank ...
Sticky UK inflation stokes Bank of England rate-cut debate
London (AFP) - British annual inflation steadied last month, official data showed Wednesday, but prices still rose at double the ...
Stocks bounce after data-induced drop
New York (AFP) - European and US stocks rebounded Wednesday from the previous day's sharp losses, as dealers went fishing ...
European stocks rebound from losses
London (AFP) - European stock markets rebounded Wednesday from the previous day's sharp losses, as dealers went fishing for bargains, ...
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