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Tokyo’s Nikkei index down more than 1.8%

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index dropped more than 1.8 percent on Monday, with pessimism over Japan-US trade…

‘Shock not over’ as Asian stocks extend slide

by Richard CARTER Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Asian stocks opened the week on the back foot Monday,…

Window ‘narrowing’ for global economy, IMF warns

By Sara HUSSEIN / Dan Martin Agence France Presse NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AFP) --- The window of opportunity for safeguarding…

Asia stages market fightback after global rout

by Richard CARTER Agence France-Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Asian stock markets rallied Friday after two days of ferocious selling…

Tokyo stocks open down 1%, extending global rout

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo's key Nikkei index opened down one percent on Friday, extending losses on global bourses amid…

IMF chief defends rate hikes after Trump slams ‘crazy’ Fed

NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Central bank rate hikes were a "necessary development", International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said…

Wall Street suffers ugly day as fears mount over interest rates

by John BIERS Agence France Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Wall Street stocks plummeted Wednesday as worries about…

US Treasury chief warns China against currency devaluations

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin warned China on Wednesday against engaging in competitive currency…

Asian markets cautious after US volatility

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian stocks began Wednesday mixed after a volatile session for US equities and as yields…

Trillions in US net worth vulnerable to recession: IMF

by Douglas Gillison Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A severe recession would slash US public wealth by…

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