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AFP/APP Taipei: A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's east coast Friday morning, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, with the island's government confirming there were no reports of major damage. The tremor,…

AFP/APP New York: The Dow rocketed to a fresh record Tuesday while gold prices also hit an all-time peak, as rising expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in 2024 lift Wall Street to new heights. After a down session in…

AFP/APP Hong Kong: Asian equities edged higher Tuesday after recent losses as investors ignored another tough day for tech titans on Wall Street that has raised concerns about a correction in markets following a string of record highs.…

AFP/APP Hong Kong: Equities rose across most of Asia on Wednesday following yet another record day in New York fuelled by data that boosted rate cut hopes, though expectations were tempered by cautious comments from Federal Reserve…

AFP/APP Hong Kong: Asian markets fluctuated Friday and investors trod cautiously ahead of US jobs data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve's plans for cutting interest rates, with the bank's next policy decision looming…

AFP/APP Hong Kong: Asian markets extended a rally Tuesday following advances on Wall Street, while the yen held gains after the previous day's sharp swings and focus turned to the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision. A…

AFP/APP Taipei: At least nine people were killed and more than 1,000 injured Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before…

AFP/APP   Taipei: A major 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan's east on Wednesday morning, prompting tsunami warnings for the self-ruled island as well as parts of southern Japan and the Philippines.  The quake hit just before 8:00…