Stock markets jump as inflation worries ease
London (AFP) - Global equities mostly pushed higher on Thursday as strong earnings and inflation data reassured investors. On Wall ...
Thursday, April 17, 2025
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UK economy rebounds but headwinds remain for govt
London (AFP) - Britain's economic growth rebounded less than expected in November, official data showed Thursday, dealing a fresh blow ...
Sri Lanka signs landmark $3.7 bn deal with Chinese state oil giant
Beijing (AFP) - Sri Lanka has secured its biggest-ever foreign investment after signing a deal with Chinese state-run oil giant ...
US consumer inflation rises in December but underlying pressures ease
Washington (AFP) - US consumer inflation rose for a third straight month in December as energy prices jumped but a ...
Trump’s policies won’t push up inflation, economic advisor says
Washington (AFP) - Donald Trump's policies are not likely to cause inflation to reignite as many analysts fear, one of ...
China’s economy seen slowing further in 2024: AFP survey
Beijing (AFP) - China's economic growth likely fell fractionally short of the government's five percent target last year, according to ...
US hiring beats expectations in December to cap solid year
Washington (AFP) - US job gains soared past expectations in December, according to government data released Friday, in a sign ...
Stock markets drift lower as US jobs data looms
Hong Kong (AFP) - Equities fell Friday as traders prepared for the release of US jobs data that could play ...
South Sudan says will resume oil production from Jan 8
Juba (AFP) - South Sudan could resume oil production "as early as tomorrow" almost a year after fighting in neighbouring ...
Stock markets diverge as traders eye Trump 2.0
London (AFP) - European and Asian stock markets started the first full week of 2025 on a mixed note, with ...
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