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Markets bounced back after initially sinking in reaction to the Federal Reserve's warning that interest rates will not likely be cut in March

Asian Markets Rally After Tech-fuelled Wall St Surge

Asian markets rallied Friday, tracking a surge on Wall Street fuelled by bargain-buying from the previous day's sell-off, while strong earnings from tech titans soothed worries about the impact of higher interest rates on bottom lines.
Banco Santander posted strong earnings despite a windfall tax imposed by the socialist government

Santander Posts Record Profit In 2023 After Rate Hikes

Spanish banking giant Santander posted a record 11.1-billion-euro ($12 billion) net profit for 2023 on Wednesday as higher interest rates and a rise in global clients helped to cushion the impact of a windfall tax.
Rail traffic comes to a standstill as German train drivers strike again

Fears Over Economy Grow As German Rail Begins Longest Strike

German train drivers began on Wednesday their longest-ever strike, piling on travel misery for thousands of passengers in an escalating industrial dispute that economic experts warn could cost the economy up to a billion euros ($1.1 billion).

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