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Asian markets stumble as traders struggle to hold Fed cut rally
Asian markets stumble as traders struggle to hold Fed cut rally
Economy
by  AFP

Asian markets struggled to maintain their early momentum Thursday, even after the latest batch of US data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates for a third successive time next week. The reading was also the most since early 2023 and is the latest example of a stuttering labour market.

Nintendo launches long-awaited 'Metroid Prime 4' sci-fi blaster
Nintendo launches long-awaited 'Metroid Prime 4' sci-fi blaster
Economy
by  AFP

Fans of Nintendo's "Metroid" science-fiction saga have reason to celebrate Thursday as the latest instalment in the series is released after an eight-year wait and a bumpy road through development. Over 15 instalments, the saga evolved from 2D platforming and exploration into a first-person action-adventure format from 2002, when the first "Metroid Prime" appeared on the Gamecube console.