Asian markets rally after US bounce as Nvidia comes into focus Hong Kong (AFP) Nov 19, 2024 Asian markets rose Tuesday after a broadly positive day on Wall Street, with focus turning to the upcoming release of tech giant Nvidia's earnings, while traders also kept tabs on Donald Trump's picks for his new administration. ... more
European stocks slide on fears of Russia-Ukraine escalation London (AFP) Nov 19, 2024 European stock markets slid Tuesday on fears of escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war after President Vladimir Putin broadened rules on his country's use of nuclear arms, analysts said. ... more
G20 leaders talk climate, wars -- and brace for Trump's return Rio De Janeiro (AFP) Nov 19, 2024 G20 leaders on Tuesday were holding the final day of a summit that offered some impetus to stalled UN climate talks, diverged on wars in Ukraine and the Middle East - and foresaw global turbulence as Donald Trump readies to take over the US presidency. ... more