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Asian markets swing as Fed worries offset China Covid easing
Asian markets swing as Fed worries offset China Covid easing

Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as fresh fears that the US Federal Reserve will push interest rates higher than hoped played off against growing optimism over China's economic reopening. Markets had been running higher ahead of the jobs figures after a surprise drop in inflation and comments from Fed boss Jerome Powell that the bank would likely raise rates at a slower pace.

Nike splits with NBA star Irving after anti-Semitism row
Nike splits with NBA star Irving after anti-Semitism row

Kyrie Irving's multi-million dollar sponsorship deal with Nike is finished, the sportswear company said Monday, after the basketball megastar became embroiled in an anti-Semitism row. West has seen several multi-million dollar sponsorship deals -- including one with Adidas -- evaporate as his comments on Jewish people have become ever-more outlandish.

Elizabeth Holmes appeals Theranos fraud conviction
Elizabeth Holmes appeals Theranos fraud conviction

Fallen US biotech star Elizabeth Holmes has asked an appeals court to overturn her conviction in the Theranos fraud trial that saw her sentenced to more than 11 years in prison. Holmes was sentenced to just over 11 years in prison for defrauding investors with her Silicon Valley start-up Theranos.