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Asia stocks rise as traders weigh China-US row, rate cut hopes
Asia stocks rise as traders weigh China-US row, rate cut hopes
Economy
by  AFP

Asian equities edged up Thursday as investors weighed the latest volleys in the China-US trade war and expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates this year. Bets on US rate cuts, a weaker dollar and worries about the latest China-US flare-up, have helped push gold to daily records and on Thursday it hit a peak of $4,234.70.

United sees demand 'strengthening' as profits edge lower
United sees demand 'strengthening' as profits edge lower
Economy
by  AFP

United Airlines reported a slight dip in profits Wednesday as operating expenses ticked higher, adding that a strengthening demand outlook would boost fourth-quarter results. United is poised for a "strong" fourth quarter "as the demand environment strengthens," said a United press release.