‘Megaquake’ warning hits Japan’s growth
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's growth slowed in the third quarter after warnings of a major earthquake hit activity, official data ...
Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Asian markets fluctuate at end of tough week
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed Friday as data showing a pick-up in Chinese consumption offset concerns about ...
US stocks fall as traders weigh future Fed cuts, Trump moves
New York (AFP) - US stocks slipped Thursday as investors digested comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while worries ...
Fed chair calls US the best-performing major economy in the world
Washington (AFP) - The recent performance of the US economy has been "the best of any major economy in the ...
US stocks wobble as traders weigh future Fed cuts
London (AFP) - US stocks wobbled on Thursday as investors waited for more clues about future interest rate cuts and ...
Central bank independence ‘fundamental’ for good policy: Fed official
Washington (AFP) - An independent central bank is "fundamental" to good economic outcomes, a senior Federal Reserve official said Thursday, ...
Bitcoin hits new highs, markets stall amid US inflation increase
Washington (AFP) - Global equities stalled Wednesday while bitcoin hit a fresh high as traders digested a small rise in ...
Markets stall, inflation and bitcoin rise amid Trump fears
London (AFP) - Global equities stalled Wednesday while bitcoin hit a fresh high as traders fret over the impact of ...
US consumer inflation rises in October on higher housing costs
Washington (AFP) - US consumer inflation edged higher last month spurred by an increase in housing costs, according to government ...
Stock markets diverge as Trump fears build
London (AFP) - Global stock markets diverged Wednesday as traders fret over the impact of Donald Trump's presidency on the ...
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