Nigeria, Jan. 31 -- Markets Soar Amid Volatile Trading Major U.S. indexes increased on Thursday in a tumultuous session that saw stocks plummet in the last hour of trade before regaining significant losses. The majority of Asia-Pacific markets rose on Friday. Ahead of the nation's Union Budget on Saturday, where the government must balance fiscal restraint and economic stimulus, India's Nifty 50 index increased by almost 0.8%.

Underwhelmingly Slow U.S. Economic Growth The fourth quarter of 2024 saw a 2.3% annualized and inflation-adjusted growth in the U.S. gross domestic product, according to a report released Thursday by the U.S. Commerce Department. The number declined from the 3.1% growth observed in the third quarter and below the 2...