US stocks up. Focus on government shut down news, not sentiment data

US stocks up. Focus on government shut down news, not sentiment data

Government shutdown averted: Senate advances funding bill Democrats helped the Senate advance the GOP spending bill with a vote of 62-38. U.S. stocks ended the day higher, with the blue-chip Dow clawing back 675 points, on optimism the government will stay open. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he wouldn’t block a Republican government funding bill,…

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Indonesian Tourists in Hong Kong Soar 42 Pct, Each Spends $952 on Average

Indonesian Tourists in Hong Kong Soar 42 Pct, Each Spends $952 on Average

Jakarta. Hong Kong registered double-digit yearly growth in Indonesian tourists in 2024, according to the global financial center’s tourism board. The government-subverted Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) revealed Friday that Indonesia had become a “key source market” for the vibrant city’s travel industry. Hong Kong recorded 366,973 Indonesian tourist arrivals in January-December 2024, up 42…

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