London, Nov 15, 2024 (AFP) - Global stocks struggle after Fed signals slower rate cuts

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2024-11-15
Global stock markets mostly struggled Friday after US Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell indicated a slower pace of interest-rate cuts. European and Asian markets followed a weak lead from Wall Street at the end of a painful week fuelled by worries about another disruptive China-US trade war. The dollar dipped against its peers after rallying since Trump's election win last week. "The post-election rally paused for breath, with the latest Fed co......
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WINDHOEK, 13 November 2024 - University of Namibia Public Relations Officer, Simon Namesho. (Photo: Contributed)

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NKURENKURU, 14 November 2024- The election officials busy with counting at Nkurenkuru Community Hall.
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NKURENKURU, 14 November 2024- The election officials busy with counting at Nkurenkuru Community Hall. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

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OTJIWARONGO, 13 November 2024 - The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN)'s Returning Officer at the Paresis Sports Stadium Polling Station in Otjiwarongo, Melody Muesee counts the ballot papers shortly after the special voting in the Presidential and National Assembly elections on Wednesday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 13 November 2024 - Electoral Commission of Namibia Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua addresses the media on the special voting process. (Photo by: Melissa //Hoebes) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 13 November 2024 - Electoral Commission of Namibia Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua addresses the media on the special voting process. (Photo by: Melissa //Hoebes) NAMPA

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KATIMA MULILO, 13 November 2024 – Presiding Officer in the Presidential and National Assembly special elections, Kabende Kawana pictured inside the Ngweze Community Hall at Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi region. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

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OMUTHIYA, 13 November 2024 - Soldiers queueing up for special voting Day at the Omuthiya polling station. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

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