Washington, April 3 (AFP/APP): The financial rating agency Standard and Poor's confirmed on Thursday the AA+ rating for the United States' long-term debt despite the recent passage of a historic
Singapore, March 31 (AFP/APP): Oil prices clawed back some ground in Asian trade Tuesday after falling to 18-year lows, as the coronavirus pandemic brings economies worldwide to a standstill and
Paris is not so romantic anymore. Is it? Manhattan sleeps very early now. Doesn’t it? Giving hugs and kisses is considered a sign of ignorance now. Isn't it? Sitting near
New York, March 28 (AFP/APP): Stock markets on both sides of the Atlantic retreated Friday as investors banked profits from the week's rally sparked by massive government and central bank
Tokyo, March 26 (AFP/APP): Tokyo's key Nikkei index opened down more than three percent Thursday on profit-taking after surging in recent sessions, although US stimulus plans offset worries over the
Tokyo, March 25 (AFP/APP): Tokyo stocks surged more than eight percent Wednesday, marking their best percentage gain since 2008 after US lawmakers agreed a $2-trillion coronavirus rescue package and on
Hong Kong, March 24 (AFP/APP): Asian markets and crude prices surged while the dollar sank Tuesday after the Federal Reserve unveiled an unprecedented bond-buying program to support the US economy.
Hong Kong, March 23 (AFP/APP): Asian markets were mostly in the red in early trade Monday despite massive economic stimulus efforts worldwide, with investors spooked by the relentless march of
New York, March 21 (AFP/APP): Wall Street stocks plunged again on Friday bringing the market's worst week since 2008 to a grim conclusion, as the worsening coronavirus pandemic hammers the
Hong Kong, March 20 (AFP/APP): Asian equities enjoyed some much-needed gains Friday after another volatile week on global markets as investors took solace in a blockbuster series of government and