Hong Kong, Oct 26, 2026 (AFP) - Stock markets mixed ahead of tech earnings, central bank decisions

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2026-10-26

Equity markets were mixed on Monday as investors geared up for a crucial run of central bank decisions and tech earnings, while oil prices retreated from a six-month high. AI-linked firms continued to struggle amid worries about the sustainability of the colossal investment boom that pushed stock markets to multiple record highs in the first half of the year. Traders are growing increasingly worried about when the vast sums pumped into the sector......

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Tokyo, Oct 26, 2026 (AFP) - Former Japan PM Yasuo Fukuda dies at 90: party official

2026-10-26 11:30:20

Jerusalem, Oct 26, 2026 (AFP) - Israel defence minister denies report of PM-army rift on eve of election

2026-10-26 11:30:20

Beijing, Oct 26, 2026 (AFP) - China condemns US designation of Confucius Institutes as threat

2026-10-26 11:30:20

Tehran, Oct 26, 2026 (AFP) - Iran says outcome of Israeli elections 'makes no difference'

2026-10-26 11:30:20

Bogotá, Oct 26, 2026 (AFP) - 'Historic victory': World leaders celebrate Lula's re-election

2026-10-26 11:30:20

Khartoum, Oct 26, 2026 (AFP) - Mass outages in Sudan after RSF drones hit five power stations

2026-10-26 11:00:48

Marseille, France, Oct 26, 2026 (AFP) - France's Macron in surprise visit to Marseille after protest clashes

2026-10-26 11:00:47

Gaza City, Palestinian Territories, Oct 26, 2026 (AFP) - Israeli strike in Gaza kills three including child: civil defence

2026-10-26 10:30:44

Hong Kong, Oct 26, 2026 (AFP) - Stocks sink as traders brace for tech earnings, central bank decisions

2026-10-26 10:02:11

Beijing, Oct 26, 2026 (AFP) - China congratulates Lula on election win

2026-10-26 10:02:11

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