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Most Asian markets start week on positive note
Most Asian markets start week on positive note
by  AFP

Asian markets mostly rose Monday as investors assessed the global economic outlook while Donald Trump pushes ahead with his trade war. Investors are also keeping tabs on developments over the Ukraine war after Trump said Sunday he could meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin "very soon", adding he believed he genuinely wanted to stop the fighting.

Cryptocurrency promoted by Argentina's Milei crashes
Cryptocurrency promoted by Argentina's Milei crashes
by  AFP

Argentina's President Javier Milei admitted making a mistake on Saturday after promoting a cryptocurrency whose value soared and then crashed, with his office announcing an "urgent investigation".

Trump tariffs fuel US auto anxiety
Trump tariffs fuel US auto anxiety
by  AFP

A flood of presidential trade policy announcements has kept US automakers on edge since Donald Trump returned to the White House last month. Auto analysts believe foreign automakers may in the coming months unveil plans to expand or build new factories in the United States.