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Asian markets mixed after subdued pre-holiday shift on Wall St
Asian markets mixed after subdued pre-holiday shift on Wall St
Economy
by  AFP

Asian markets diverged Thursday as investors brushed off a negative lead from Wall Street while welcoming a drop in Treasury yields and data showing US inflation was holding steady. Treasury yields slipped, weighing on the dollar Wednesday, though the greenback edged back slightly in Asian trade.

'Anti-woke' Americans hail death of DEI as another domino topples
'Anti-woke' Americans hail death of DEI as another domino topples
Economy
by  AFP

America's largest private employer, Walmart, is the latest name to join a list of US businesses and institutions rethinking programs to bolster minority groups as support for progressive policies erodes. Emboldened by Trump's campaign pledges to end "wokeness," conservative groups have been filing numerous lawsuits targeting corporate and federal programs aimed at elevating minorities and women.

'Retaliate': Trump tariff talk spurs global jitters, preparations
'Retaliate': Trump tariff talk spurs global jitters, preparations
Economy
by  AFP

Donald Trump's tariff threats have rattled foreign businesses and governments, with many fearing it could signal the opening salvo of an all-out trade war when he returns to the White House next year. The US trade deficit with Vietnam has widened in recent years on a surge in goods imports.