Europe markets close higher with Fed in focus; UK net borrowing higher than expected
LONDON — European stock markets closed higher Wednesday, rebounding after snapping a long winning streak on Tuesday.
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LONDON — European stock markets closed higher Wednesday, rebounding after snapping a long winning streak on Tuesday.
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese premier Li Qiang Wednesday, hailing growing trade relations as Moscow becomes increasingly dependent on Beijing for political and economic support.
The U.S. economy created 818,000 fewer jobs than originally reported in the 12-month period through March 2024, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Poland for top-level security and trade talks before heading to neighboring Ukraine, which is at war with India’s strategic partner, Russia.
HONG KONG (AP) — Macao leader Ho Iat Seng announced Wednesday he would not seek another term due to health reasons, less than two months before the election for the top official of the casino city.
TOKYO (Reuters) -- Japan Tobacco (JT) agreed to acquire Vector Group, the fourth largest tobacco company in the United States, the Japanese company said on Wednesday, in an equity transaction estimated at around $2.4 billion.
HONG KONG (AP) -- Macao leader Ho Iat Seng announced Wednesday he would not seek another term due to health reasons, less than two months before the election for the top official of the casino city.
HONG KONG -- The Hong Kong Exchange said Wednesday that its bottom line fell during the first half of the year, amid weak market sentiment, although there were also signs of a turnaround.