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China’s industrial output posts strong start to 2018

Beijing, March 14 (AFP/APP):China's industrial output strengthened in the first two months of the year, official data showed Wednesday, led by production at state enterprises. Output at factories and workshops expanded 7.2 percent year-on-year in

Hong Kong stocks tumble at open

Hong Kong, March 14 (AFP/APP):Hong Kong stocks sank in the first few minutes of trade Wednesday, in line with an Asian sell-off on worries about a hardline approach to global affairs by Donald Trump after

Dollar dips on US inflation, Tillerson sacking

London, March 13 (AFP/APP):The US dollar dipped Tuesday against European currencies after US inflation data pointed to a moderate pace of coming interest rate rises, with fresh White House turmoil adding pressure on the greenback,

Tokyo stocks climb for fourth straight session

Tokyo, March 13 (AFP/APP): Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday for a fourth consecutive session on a weak yen, while investors remained cautious about the market impact of a cronyism scandal dogging Japan's premier. The benchmark Nikkei

Hong Kong stocks down at break after three-day rally

Hong Kong, March 13 (AFP/APP):Hong Kong shares ended the morning session in negative territory following three days of healthy gains, with traders turning their attention to the release of key US jobs data. The Hang

Global stock markets extend rally

London, March 12 (AFP/APP): Equity markets mostly rose Monday on optimism over solid US jobs data and the prospect of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, dealers

EU hits out at trade ‘bullies’ as Trump row deepens

Brussels, March 12 (AFP/APP):The EU's top trade official on Monday said Europe would stand up to intimidation by protectionists, as a row with US President Donald Trump over controversial steel and aluminium tariffs heated up.

Chinese yuan ready for greater global role

ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (Xinhua/APP):As China plans to further open up its market and promote free global trade and investment, the yuan is expected to play a greater global role. China has done most of what

Commonwealth scientists join forces to combat climate change

CANBERRA, March 12 (Xinhua/APP):The Australian Academy of Science has joined an international coalition of expert bodies calling for the Commonwealth of Nations to guide action on climate change. The 22 national academies from around the

Tokyo shares gain for third straight session

Tokyo, March 12 (AFP/APP):Tokyo shares climbed Monday for a third straight session as global investors cheered healthy US jobs data, while the impact of a cronyism scandal dogging Japan's premier appeared limited. The benchmark Nikkei

Hong Kong stocks build on gains at open

Hong Kong, March 12 (AFP/APP):Hong Kong stocks built on recent gains to rally again at the open on Monday following a positive US jobs report that eased concerns about rising interest rates. The Hang Seng

Tokyo shares end higher on Trump-Kim summit news

Tokyo, March 9 (AFP/APP): Tokyo stocks jumped Friday on news that US President Donald Trump has agreed to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in a historic summit that may ease tensions over the

Trump introduces 25% tariff on steel, 10% on aluminum

Washington, March 8 (AFP/APP) : US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed off on deeply contentious trade tariffs, swatting aside warnings of a global trade war and protests from allies in Europe and at home.

China consumer inflation almost doubles in February

Beijing, March 9 (AFP/APP): Chinese inflation almost doubled last month to its highest level in four years, data showed Friday, as holiday spending added to growing inflationary pressures in the world's second-largest economy. The key

China’s industrial output posts strong start to 2018

Beijing, March 14 (AFP/APP):China's industrial output strengthened in the first two months of the year, official data showed Wednesday, led by production at state enterprises. Output at factories and workshops expanded 7.2 percent year-on-year in

Hong Kong stocks tumble at open

Hong Kong, March 14 (AFP/APP):Hong Kong stocks sank in the first few minutes of trade Wednesday, in line with an Asian sell-off on worries about a hardline approach to global affairs by Donald Trump after

Dollar dips on US inflation, Tillerson sacking

London, March 13 (AFP/APP):The US dollar dipped Tuesday against European currencies after US inflation data pointed to a moderate pace of coming interest rate rises, with fresh White House turmoil adding pressure on the greenback,

Tokyo stocks climb for fourth straight session

Tokyo, March 13 (AFP/APP): Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday for a fourth consecutive session on a weak yen, while investors remained cautious about the market impact of a cronyism scandal dogging Japan's premier. The benchmark Nikkei

Hong Kong stocks down at break after three-day rally

Hong Kong, March 13 (AFP/APP):Hong Kong shares ended the morning session in negative territory following three days of healthy gains, with traders turning their attention to the release of key US jobs data. The Hang

Global stock markets extend rally

London, March 12 (AFP/APP): Equity markets mostly rose Monday on optimism over solid US jobs data and the prospect of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, dealers

EU hits out at trade ‘bullies’ as Trump row deepens

Brussels, March 12 (AFP/APP):The EU's top trade official on Monday said Europe would stand up to intimidation by protectionists, as a row with US President Donald Trump over controversial steel and aluminium tariffs heated up.

Chinese yuan ready for greater global role

ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (Xinhua/APP):As China plans to further open up its market and promote free global trade and investment, the yuan is expected to play a greater global role. China has done most of what

Commonwealth scientists join forces to combat climate change

CANBERRA, March 12 (Xinhua/APP):The Australian Academy of Science has joined an international coalition of expert bodies calling for the Commonwealth of Nations to guide action on climate change. The 22 national academies from around the

Tokyo shares gain for third straight session

Tokyo, March 12 (AFP/APP):Tokyo shares climbed Monday for a third straight session as global investors cheered healthy US jobs data, while the impact of a cronyism scandal dogging Japan's premier appeared limited. The benchmark Nikkei

Hong Kong stocks build on gains at open

Hong Kong, March 12 (AFP/APP):Hong Kong stocks built on recent gains to rally again at the open on Monday following a positive US jobs report that eased concerns about rising interest rates. The Hang Seng

Tokyo shares end higher on Trump-Kim summit news

Tokyo, March 9 (AFP/APP): Tokyo stocks jumped Friday on news that US President Donald Trump has agreed to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in a historic summit that may ease tensions over the

Trump introduces 25% tariff on steel, 10% on aluminum

Washington, March 8 (AFP/APP) : US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed off on deeply contentious trade tariffs, swatting aside warnings of a global trade war and protests from allies in Europe and at home.

China consumer inflation almost doubles in February

Beijing, March 9 (AFP/APP): Chinese inflation almost doubled last month to its highest level in four years, data showed Friday, as holiday spending added to growing inflationary pressures in the world's second-largest economy. The key

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