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LONDON — European stocks were lower Friday morning as investors monitored a slew of central bank decisions and data releases.
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LONDON — European stocks were lower Friday morning as investors monitored a slew of central bank decisions and data releases.
Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell on Friday after Japan's May core inflation data came in slightly cooler than expected, jeopardizing the country's plans to raise interest rates.
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SHANGHAI -- Chinese stocks deemed risky by mainland exchanges have tumbled after the government vowed to set higher standards for companies to stay publicly listed, highlighting the delicate balancing act Beijing faces in reforming its capital markets without spooking investors.
Asia's semiconductor and associated stocks rose on Wednesday after chipmaker Nvidia became the world's most valuable company, riding the AI boom.
French stocks are likely to take a further beating from political risk in the weeks and months ahead, but the impact will be focused in certain areas, according to strategists at Goldman Sachs.
TOKYO -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average dropped more than 2% Monday against the backdrop of uncertainty in global politics, especially the French lower house elections beginning in late June.
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