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World stocks rebound continues, while yen slumps
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World stocks rebound continues, while yen slumps

The Nikkei has led Asian and European share markets higher.

AAP 08 Aug 2024
Cathay Pacific to spend billions on new Airbus jets
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Cathay Pacific to spend billions on new Airbus jets

The airline's net profit in the first six months fell 15% from a year earlier.

ASX: Aussie market sell-off 'merely a blip'
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ASX: Aussie market sell-off 'merely a blip'

The ASX200's 5.8% plunge over Friday and Monday was uncomfortable.

AAP 07 Aug 2024
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq All Slide as Global Selloff Intensifies
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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq All Slide as Global Selloff Intensifies

The VIX, considered Wall Street’s fear gauge, jumped to 55.