Tag: Markets
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Asia Markets Take Fresh Hit as Virus Surge Trumps Vaccine Hope
Asia markets have taken a fresh hit as virus surge trumps vaccine hope.
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Brazil stocks surge 4%
Sao Paulo, Nov 9 (AFP/APP):The Sao Paulo stock exchange shot up more than four percent Monday, following world markets higher on Joe Biden’s US election win and hopeful news on Pfizer’s test vaccine against Covid-19. The Ibovespa index surged at opening, before settling at a gain of around 3.5 percent in mid-morning trade in Brazil,…
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Asian markets mostly up but held back by stimulus uncertainty
Hong Kong, Oct 23 (AFP/APP):Asian markets mostly rose Friday but gains were limited as US lawmakers struggled to hammer out a fresh economic rescue package, while there was little initial reaction to the last presidential debate before next month’s election. Equities have swung back and forth over the past week as the will-they-won’t-they saga of…
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Chinese Smartphone Maker Vivo to Enter Six European Markets
The Chinese smartphone maker Vivo will enter six European markets.
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Asian Markets Lifted by Stimulus Optimism & Vaccine Hopes
Asian markets are lifted by stimulus optimism and vaccine hopes.
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Equity markets mixed as traders weigh lockdowns, stimulus
Hong Kong, Oct 16 (AFP/APP):Stock markets were mixed Friday, with gainers supported by bargain-buying after the previous day’s sell-off, with investors growing increasingly concerned about new lockdown measures in Europe as a second wave of coronavirus takes hold. Traders were also keeping tabs on developments in Washington as lawmakers struggle to find agreement on a…
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Most Asia markets rise on hopes for post-election US stimulus
Hong Kong, Oct 8 (AFP/APP):Asian markets mostly rose Thursday as investors tracked a rally on Wall Street, with investors growing increasingly confident Joe Biden and Democrats will win the White House and both houses of Congress, paving the way for a huge new stimulus. Donald Trump’s decision to break off talks for a second rescue…
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Trump coronavirus positive rocks stock markets
New York, Oct 2 (AFP/APP):News that US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania had tested positive for the coronavirus rocked global markets, stoking uncertainty in the world’s biggest economy just one month before Americans go to the polls. Confirmation of the positive test overnight first hit Asian bourses, setting up Europe for a weak…
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Mayor for Improving Sanitary Conditions in Capital’s Markets
The mayor wants the improvement of sanitary conditions in the capital markets.
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Asian markets track US, Europe rout as restrictions return
Hong Kong, Sept 22 (AFP/APP): Asian markets extended the previous day’s losses following another rout in New York and Europe as governments impose new containment measures as they struggle to fight off a second wave of virus infections. Dimming hopes for a new US stimulus added to the downbeat mood with Capitol Hill hostilities stoked…