Seoul stocks drop on S.Korea woes; most Asian markets rise
Hong Kong (AFP) - South Korean stocks fell more than one percent Monday as the country was racked with political ...
Thursday, February 5, 2026
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Musk’s millions for Trump make him biggest US political donor
Washington (AFP) - Tech billionaire Elon Musk spent at least $270 million to help Donald Trump win the US presidency, ...
Most markets down as traders assess crises in S.Korea, France
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets mostly fell Friday at the end of a volatile week, with South Korean stocks ...
France’s Macron vows to stay on, promises PM in ‘coming days’
Paris (AFP) - President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday vowed to name a new prime minister in the coming days to ...
UK’s Starmer vows to ‘take country forward’ in reset bid
London (AFP) - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled "ambitious" plans to reform housing, boost police numbers and fix ailing health ...
Bitcoin breaks $100,000, outshining wavering stock markets
New York (AFP) - Bitcoin shot past $100,000 for the first time on Thursday, taking the limelight away from stock ...
Bitcoin breaks $100,000; stocks diverge on France, S.Korea crises
London (AFP) - Bitcoin burst past $100,000 for the first time on Thursday, while global stock markets diverged as traders ...
South Korea stocks drop, won stable as Asian markets fluctuate
Hong Kong (AFP) - Equities extended losses in Seoul on Thursday, while the won stabilised as South Korea entered a ...
Seoul stocks weaken, Paris advances despite political turmoil
London (AFP) - South Korea's stock market fell less than feared Wednesday and the won rebounded from earlier losses after ...
Seoul stocks sink amid S. Korea drama as Asian markets mixed
Hong Kong (AFP) - South Korean stocks sank Wednesday while the won rebounded from earlier losses after President Yoon Suk ...
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