London, Oct 23, 2024 (AFP) - Stock markets mixed, oil prices drop

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2024-10-23
European and Asian stock markets traded mixed Wednesday and oil prices retreated as investors focused on company earnings and the outlook for the US and Chinese economies. Wall Street steadied Tuesday following its recent record-breaking run higher. "There are some big US earnings releases later today, including Boeing and Tesla, who will report earnings once the US market closes," noted Kathleen Brooks, research director at trading group XTB. "T......
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