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HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Hong Kong stocks fell in the first few minutes of trade Monday after China called off planned trade talks with the United States, fuelling fears of an escalation of their long-running tariff standoff. The Hang Seng Index slipped 0.72 percent, or 200.87 points, to 27,752.71 in early trade. Mainland Chinese markets are closed for a public holiday. © Agence France-Presse
by Rebecca Bryan Agence France Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Spawned by sexism or not, Serena Williams’s run-in with chair umpire Carlos Ramos in a tumultuous US Open final loss to Naomi Osaka had tennis officiating in an unwanted spotlight once again. Williams, whose bid to match Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 Grand Slam titles was at least temporarily thwarted by Osaka’s 6-2, 6-4 victory, made no bones about her belief […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP)–Tokyo stocks opened lower on Friday, with falls in US high-tech shares and a higher yen weighing on the market. The benchmark Nikkei index fell 0.58 percent or 129.42 points to 22,358.52 in early trade, while the broader Topix index was down 0.44 percent or 7.38 points at 1,685.03. The dollar fetched 110.42 yen in early Asian trade, 110.86 yen in New York in New York late Thursday. “Falls in US high tech […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — World number one and defending US Open champion Rafael Nadal sent his close friend David Ferrer into Grand Slam retirement on Monday when his veteran compatriot was forced to quit their first round match with an injury. Ferrer, a former world number three but now standing at a lowly 148, called it quits on a hot and humid night on Arthur Ashe Stadium when he led 4-3 with a break […]
by Dave James Agence France-Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Former world number one Andy Murray won his first match at a Grand Slam for 14 months on Monday and then revealed he has to spend seven hours a day to keep his repaired hip from breaking down. Murray’s 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 7-5, 6-3 win over Australia’s James Duckworth at the US Open was his first at the majors since Wimbledon in 2017. He […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP)–Tokyo stocks opened slightly higher on Wednesday after the Turkish lira rebounded but investors continued to keep a nervous eye on Turkey’s currency crisis. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 0.09 percent or 20.78 points to 22,376.86 in early trade while the broader Topix index was up 0.21 percent or 3.53 points at 1,714.58. Wall Street advanced on Tuesday as Turkey’s lira recovered some ground. But investors were watching closely after the […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP)–Tokyo stocks opened lower on Friday as investors awaited the outcome of US-Japan trade talks while shrugging off solid Japan growth data. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index slipped 0.17 percent or 38.99 points to 22,559.40 in early trade while the broader Topix index was down 0.22 percent or 3.82 points at 1,736.34. “On top of the US-China trade row, Japan-US trade negotiations are underway in Washington, making investors cautious,” said Mutsumi Kagawa, chief […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP)–Tokyo stocks opened fractionally higher Tuesday following overnight gains on Wall Street, as investors searched for fresh news to move the market. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.06 percent, or 14.27 points, to 22,521.59 in early trade while the broader Topix index was up 0.04 percent, or 0.63 points, at 1,733.53. With a dearth of major incentives, players will likely cherry pick selective shares like companies with strong earnings, before turning their […]
SHANGAI, China (AFP)–Chinese stocks opened slightly lower on Monday following data showing a drop in Chinese factory activity and ahead of the expected imposition of US tariffs later in the week. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.21 percent, or 5.84 points, to 2,841.58, while the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China’s second exchange, edged down 0.09 percent, or 1.40 points, to 1,606.22. Hong Kong markets are closed for a public holiday. © […]
PARIS, France (AFP) — Rafael Nadal sets his sights on a 27th Grand Slam semi-final when he faces Diego Schwartzman of Argentina in the French Open quarter-finals on Wednesday while Marin Cilic tackles Juan Martin del Potro in a battle of former US Open champions. In the women’s last-eight, Maria Sharapova faces fellow former Paris champion Garbine Muguruza. Top seed Simona Halep, twice a runner-up, takes on two-time major winner Angelique Kerber. Rafael Nadal (ESP x1) […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Tokyo stocks opened higher on Thursday, supported by modest gains on Wall Street with investor focus shifting to a number of upcoming corporate earnings announcements. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index, which fell for the sixth straight day on Wednesday, gained 0.70 percent, or 162.57 points, to 23,260.86 in early trade, while the broader Topix index was up 0.59 percent, or 10.88 points, at 1,847.59. The dollar fetched 109.19 yen in Asian […]
MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) — Roger Federer steps on court against new South Korean star Chung Hyeon Friday with the prospect of an Australian Open final against Marin Cilic at stake. The hugely experienced Swiss ace is an overwhelming favorite as he targets a 20th Grand Slam title, but the unseeded 21-year-old has already sent Novak Djokovic packing, proving anything can happen. Cilic is already through to his first ever decider at Melbourne Park after sweeping past Britain’s […]
