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Asian markets mixed even as US data fuels rate cut talk
Asian markets mixed even as US data fuels rate cut talk
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Asian markets diverged Friday following a mixed day on Wall Street, with data showing a continued fall in US inflation unable to relight the buying that characterised much of November. While Wall Street had a mixed night, November was a strong month, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 both up around 10 percent.

After success abroad, Saudi designers hit the runway at home
After success abroad, Saudi designers hit the runway at home
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Couturier Adnan Akbar's past clients included Princess Diana and two French first ladies, but until recently he had never staged a major fashion show in his native Saudi Arabia. Beyond Adnan Akbar and Mohammed Ashi, who has dressed celebrities including Beyonce and Zendaya, the line-up was rounded out by Saudis with much less visibility overseas.