Global stocks mixed as market awaits ECB decision
New York (AFP) - Equity markets were mixed Wednesday as attention turned away from tech stocks to the outlook for ...
Friday, June 12, 2026
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US Fed’s December rate cut should be its last for now: official
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve should proceed cautiously before supporting any future rate cuts, a senior bank official ...
US tariffs unlikely to have ‘significant’ inflation impact: Fed official
Washington (AFP) - The effect of new tariffs under consideration by US President-elect Donald Trump is unlikely to be "significant ...
US, European stock markets look to ring out year with gains
London (AFP) - Wall Street stocks moved higher on Tuesday, looking to ring out the year with gains as did ...
European stock markets end year with gains
London (AFP) - Europe's main stock markets ended the year Tuesday with solid gains, as all eyes turn to 2025 ...
Xi says China must apply ‘more proactive’ macroeconomic policies in 2025
Beijing (AFP) - President Xi Jinping said China will put in place "more proactive" macroeconomic policies next year, state media ...
Asian markets mostly rise but political turmoil holds Seoul back
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets mostly rose on Friday, with Japanese shares gaining on a weaker yen, although Seoul ...
Japanese shares gain on weaker yen after Christmas break
Hong Kong (AFP) - Japanese stocks rose Friday on a weaker yen after a muted day on Wall Street following the ...
Russia central bank holds off rate hike after criticism
Moscow (AFP) - Russia's central bank kept interest rates at 21 percent on Friday despite surging inflation, a surprise decision ...
Stock steady, dollar climbs before Fed rate decision
London (AFP) - Stock markets moved sideways while the dollar edged higher against main rivals Wednesday with the US Federal ...
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