London, Oct 29, 2025 (AFP) - Stocks extend record run as trade, AI dominates

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Stock markets hit record highs Wednesday thanks to optimism over US trade deals, the AI sector and an expected interest-rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. The Dow briefly topped 48,000 points as all three of Wall Street's main indices set record highs when trading started, following fresh peaks set in London and some Asian markets as US President Donald Trump voiced optimism on the eve of crunch talks with China's President Xi Jinping. Investors......

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