Asian markets mixed as torrid week draws to close
Hong Kong – Asian markets were mixed on Friday, at the end of a broadly damaging week for global investors... Read more
28 Jan, 2022
US stocks tumble again as oil prices reach multi-year highs
New York – Wall Street stocks tumbled again on Wednesday following a volatile session as markets grapple with the... Read more
20 Jan, 2022
Most Asian markets build on rally but Omicron casts shadow
Hong Kong – Most Asian markets rose Wednesday, extending a global rally after their latest sell-off as investors assess... Read more
22 Dec, 2021
Coronavirus: Latest global developments
Paris – Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: South Africa’s Ramaphosa tests positive South African President Cyril... Read more
13 Dec, 2021
SA, Zimbabwe lead as Africa’s Covid-19 infections more than double
Paris – The Covid-19 pandemic continued its advance around the world this week, led by southern Africa where the... Read more
11 Dec, 2021
Asia markets follow Wall Street with opening gains
Hong Kong – Asian stocks made broad gains in early Thursday trade, following another strong lead from Wall Street... Read more
9 Dec, 2021
Former head of global athletics Lamine Diack dies at 88, his family says
Dakar – The former head of global athletics Lamine Diack, who presided over the sport from 1999 to 2015 but... Read more
3 Dec, 2021
Asia markets mixed as Omicron, Fed taper keep traders on edge
Hong Kong – Asian markets were mixed on Friday as traders tracked developments in the Omicron virus strain as... Read more
3 Dec, 2021
Stocks, oil bounce back from Omicron rout
New York – US and European stocks as well as oil prices rebounded on Monday from last week’s slump... Read more
30 Nov, 2021
Stocks, oil plummet as new virus variant sparks panic
London – Stock markets and oil prices plunged on Friday over fears of a new coronavirus variant that scientists... Read more
26 Nov, 2021
