News Archives for Markets - 2025-02-18

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US stocks mixed as S&P 500 flirts with record

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks were mixed in early trading Tuesday to open a holiday-shortened week as markets weighed...

Published 18 Feb, 2025 08:24pm

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Most Gulf markets rebound from US tariff fears

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Tuesday, rebounding from falls triggered by ongoing uncertainty...

Published 18 Feb, 2025 06:59pm

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China tech rally presses ahead as Xi’s meeting spurs bets of policy shift

HONG KONG: Chinese tech stocks continued to rally on Tuesday on optimism that President Xi Jinping’s rare meeting...

Published 18 Feb, 2025 06:10pm

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Indian benchmarks end flat in breather after recent sharp falls

India’s benchmark indexes settled flat for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, following recent sharp falls...

Published 18 Feb, 2025 04:36pm

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Sri Lanka shares end higher as consumer staples, financials gain

Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Tuesday, aided by consumer staples and financials stocks. The CSE All-Share index...

Published 18 Feb, 2025 04:35pm

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Europe stocks continue record run on defence sector boost

European shares rose to an all-time high on Tuesday as defence stocks continued to climb on the likelihood of...

Published 18 Feb, 2025 01:45pm

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Most Gulf markets fall due to US tariff worries

Most major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Tuesday, as ongoing global uncertainty surrounding US...

Published 18 Feb, 2025 01:43pm

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China, Hong Kong stocks jump as Xi’s meeting supercharges tech rally

HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks climbed on Tuesday, with tech shares leading the rally as Chinese President Xi...

Published 18 Feb, 2025 12:16pm

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South Korean shares extend gains for sixth session as China stocks shine

The benchmark KOSPI was up 14.10 points, or 0.54%, at 2,624.52

Published 18 Feb, 2025 11:39am

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KSE-100 snaps 4-session losing streak with 1,345-point gain

Positive momentum returned at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining over 1,345...

Updated 18 Feb, 2025 10:33pm

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Australian shares marginally extend losses after RBA cuts rate as expected

Australian shares slightly deepened losses after the local central bank delivered its highly anticipated interest...

Published 18 Feb, 2025 10:49am

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Japan’s Nikkei gains as investors pick up banks and defence shares

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, as investors cherry-picked banks on interest rate-hike bets and...

Published 18 Feb, 2025 10:47am

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India’s benchmark indexes set to open little changed

India’s benchmark indexes are set to open flat on Tuesday as a muted earnings season and sustained foreign selling...

Published 18 Feb, 2025 08:35am

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European shares break record highs on Ukraine peace hopes

LONDON/SINGAPORE: Asian shares and the dollar steadied on Tuesday, as traders waited on a rate cut in Australia and...

Published 18 Feb, 2025 08:14am

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Nikkei gains despite US tariff threats

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average gained in choppy trade on Monday, boosted by financials as the economy grew more...