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Asian markets mixed ahead of US midterms
Asian markets mixed ahead of US midterms
by  AFP

Asian markets were mixed on Tuesday following an upbeat session on Wall Street as investors look towards crucial midterm elections that polls show could upend power in Washington. Polls show Republicans are likely to win at least one house of Congress -- and some see the prospect of further Washington gridlock as a scenario that could lessen the risk of policy uncertainty.

Microsoft co-founder's art may reap $1 bn at auction
Microsoft co-founder's art may reap $1 bn at auction
by  AFP

An art collection is tipped to break the $1 billion barrier at auction for the first time when Christie's sells works belonging to late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen this week. Christie's hopes the total sales will become part of art market history and top $1 billion.

Stocks mostly rise, dollar dips before US midterms
Stocks mostly rise, dollar dips before US midterms
by  AFP

Global stocks mostly rose Monday while the dollar dipped against key rivals as markets looked ahead to this week's US midterm elections and key inflation data. "It is simply that once the midterm elections are completed, stock markets tend to do well in the year end."

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