Asian stock markets turn higher in early trading on Friday
Major Asian indices are turning higher in early trading on Friday, after Thursday's cautious open.
BusinessMajor Asian indices are turning higher in early trading on Friday, after Thursday's cautious open.
BusinessAfter Wednesday's announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East had led to sharp rises in Asian stock markets, early Thursday trading was lukewarm.
BusinessThere was a festive atmosphere on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, which rose by 3.9 percent after last night's ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States. Concerns about the fragility of the agreement did little to dampen the upbeat mood.
BusinessMany Asian stock markets are trading strongly on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a ceasefire.
BusinessBritish electronic music group The Prodigy is coming to Sweden. On November 15, the band will play Avicii Arena in Stockholm.
MusicAsian stock markets are hovering around zero during Tuesday's trading. Meanwhile, electronics giant Samsung is seeing a more eventful trading day following a strong profit forecast.
BusinessA French-owned cargo ship and a Japanese gas tanker have sailed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours. Following complaints from Donald Trump, France and South Korea announced they will work together to ensure that shipping can resume.
WorldThere is an urgent need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said after a major meeting involving more than 40 countries. But that is easier said than done, and there are no plans to use military force.
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