Archive for the January 5, 2018
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average broke above the 25,000 level for the first time on Thursday and other major indexes scaled new records, propelled by strong US private jobs numbers that added to a stream
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The S&P 500 index rose above 2,700 for the first time on Wednesday and other major indexes hit record closing highs as technology stocks climbed after signs of robust economic growth. Stocks added slightly to
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Hong Kong's benchmark stock index rose for the seventh straight session on Thursday, hitting a fresh 10-year high and pacing gains in Asian markets as solid United States and German economic data boosted sentiment. At
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US Treasury yields were little changed on Wednesday as traders stuck to their view that the Federal Reserve would gradually increase interest rates in 2018 based on the minutes of the central bank's December policy
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US Treasury yields were little changed on Wednesday as traders stuck to their view that the Federal Reserve would gradually increase interest rates in 2018 based on the minutes of the central bank's December policy
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China stocks extended gains on Thursday, up for the fifth session in a row, aided by data showing Chinese services sector activity grew at its best pace in more than three years in December. China's
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Gulf stock markets rose on Thursday, buoyed by rising oil prices and record closes on Wall Street, while strength in the United Arab Emirates' biggest bank boosted Abu Dhabi's market in particular. The Abu Dhabi
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A rally in European stocks picked up pace on Thursday as services growth data for the euro zone confirmed a strengthening economy was bolstering corporate activity. The eurozone's STOXX 50 had its best day since
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Australian shares ended flat on Thursday after touching a near-10 year intraday high, helped by healthcare and energy stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 index finished up 0.1 percent, or 6.7 points, at 6077.1. At one point,
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Southeast Asian stock markets rose on Wednesday as sharp gains on Wall Street overnight on solid US economic data buoyed regional equities, while surging energy stocks pushed the Thai index to a record closing high.
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