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AFP/APP New York: Oil prices slumped more than four per cent, and global stocks retreated amid growth worries ahead of key US. employment data later in the week. Major U.S. indices spent the entire day in the red, with the Nasdaq…

AFP/APP Hong Kong:Asian markets rose Friday after falling for much of the week, with below-forecast US data injecting some fresh life into hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year. The readings came ahead of the…

AFP/APP Hong Kong: Asian markets fluctuated Wednesday as the latest rally ran out of steam due to a lack of major catalysts, while investors contemplated the outlook for monetary policy. While Europe enjoyed a firm session, Wall…