
Stock markets mostly fall on China woes
London (AFP) Sept 2, 2024 - Major stock markets mostly fell Monday as more weak Chinese economic data offset optimism over an expected US interest-rate cut.
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London (AFP) Sept 2, 2024 - Major stock markets mostly fell Monday as more weak Chinese economic data offset optimism over an expected US interest-rate cut.
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