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 ...
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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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 ...
US Fed begins final 2024 rate meeting with cut expected
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve began its last interest rate meeting of the year on Tuesday, with expectations ...
Cameroon leader urges ‘urgent action’ on central African economy
Yaoundé (AFP) - Cameroonian President Paul Biya on Monday urged central African states to take "urgent action" to face the ...
Cameroon leader urges ‘urgent action’ on central African economy
Yaoundé (AFP) - Cameroonian President Paul Biya on Monday urged central African states to take "urgent action" to face the ...
Markets retreat as China pledges fail to spark excitement
Hong Kong (AFP) - Markets fell Friday as China's latest vows to boost the beleaguered economy failed to stir much ...
China’s leaders to chart economic plans for 2025: report
Beijing (AFP) - China's leadership will gather Wednesday to hammer out plans to boost the economy next year, reports said, ...
Hong Kong and Shanghai’s China rally fades but Seoul rebounds
Hong Kong (AFP) - An early rally in Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks evaporated Tuesday with traders tempering initial excitement ...
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