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Asian markets drop as US jobs deal fresh blow to early rate cut hopes
Asian markets drop as US jobs deal fresh blow to early rate cut hopes
Economy
by  AFP

Asian markets stumbled out of the gates Monday, extending last week's grim start to the year, after a forecast-busting US jobs report further dampened hopes for an early interest rate cut. "Solid US jobs growth, cautious Fed minutes and a still robust US economy raise doubts about markets' aggressive Fed rate-cut expectations."

Strike to halt London underground services
Strike to halt London underground services
Economy
by  AFP

London's underground train network was to grind to a virtual halt for several days late Sunday due to a strike over wages. "Transport for London has failed to avert this strike by not offering a deal that was acceptable to our members on London Underground," an RMT spokesperson said.

Private industry leads America's first Moon landing since Apollo
Private industry leads America's first Moon landing since Apollo
Economy
by  AFP

The first American spacecraft to attempt to land on the Moon in more than half a century is poised to blast off early Monday -- but this time, private industry is leading the charge. Controlled touchdown on the Moon is a challenging undertaking, with roughly half of all attempts ending in failure.