London, June 19, 2025 (AFP) - Stocks drop, oil gains as Mideast unrest fuels inflation fears

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2025-06-19

Major stock markets mostly fell and oil prices rose Thursday as the Israel-Iran conflict added to fears over a renewed spike to inflation. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday warned that President Donald Trump's trade war could reignite US inflation and dampen economic growth as it kept its interest rates unchanged. "Equity markets were in the red across Europe and most of Asia as investors were spooked by the escalating" Israel-Iran conflict, noted......

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Kyiv, Ukraine, June 19, 2025 (AFP) - Russia, Ukraine say new POW exchange completed

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Moscow, June 19, 2025 (AFP) - Russia warns US against 'military intervention' in Iran-Israel war

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Geneva, June 19, 2025 (AFP) - WHO chief says 'attacks on health' in Iran-Israel conflict 'appalling'

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Rome, June 19, 2025 (AFP) - Prosecutors identify woman, baby found dead in Rome

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Santo Domingo, June 19, 2025 (AFP) - Bail granted to owners of Dominican nightclub where 236 died

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Madrid, June 19, 2025 (AFP) - Police officer investigated in Spain over suspect's chokehold death

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London, June 19, 2025 (AFP) - Chinese student gets life for 'campaign of rape': London court

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Jerusalem, June 19, 2025 (AFP) - Israel stands down alert after Iran missile launch

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Gaza City, Palestinian Territories, June 19, 2025 (AFP) - Gaza rescuers say Israeli fire kills 72

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Saint Petersburg, June 19, 2025 (AFP) - Russian economy on verge of recession, minister warns

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