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Why are European banks moving gold out of United States?
The Netherlands and France have moved their gold out of US vaults. Part of the reason is fears about the reliability of the US, but equally important is the need to keep gold closer to home in the event of a crisis.
VIEW Stocks, bonds rally after August inflation report
VIEW Stocks, bonds rally after August inflation report reuters.com
Latest U.S. trade moves are ‘relatively modest measures’: PM Carney - CTV News
Latest U.S. trade moves are ‘relatively modest measures’: PM Carney CTV News
FTC Investigates Price-fixing of Noodle Makers - 동아일보
The Fair Trade Commission began an investigation on instant noodle makers to determine whether they agreed to raise the price of instant noodles, a necessity of the people.
IIT Madras launches initiative to involve parents in student support system
The institute launched a MiTR Wellness website providing students with access to faculty coordinators across departments, hostel-wise student coordinators, emergency and useful contacts
Uber leaves two key African markets — and their drivers in despair
Uber's departure from Nigeria and Uganda has left countless customers high and dry. But what about drivers? With fuel prices, maintenance and other operating costs rising, many say they're struggling to make a living.
US-Canada Trade Detente Would Ease Inflation Pressures, Poilievre Says
Canada’s oil and mineral resources can help alleviate US inflation pressures, but the Trump administration needs to back off its tariff policies against its northern neighbor, the leader of the country’s Conservative Party said.
UK chancellor urged to remove ‘hidden taxes’ from energy bills
Businesses, charities and other groups sign letter calling for levies to be paid by the governmentMore than 120 organisations including big businesses and charities have called for the removal of “hidden taxes” added to energy bills to help reduce costs for consumers and prevent ...
Treasury yields soar to almost 5% on inflation fears
A global bond sell-off pushed 10-year Treasury yields close to the significant 5% mark, approaching their highest level in almost two decades as the Iran War and US trade policies combined to stoke inflationary fears. The increase in Treasury yields triggered a sell-off of Asian ...
Middle East War is coming for your wallet: How rising fuel prices will hit SA households
South African motorists face another sharp rise in petrol and diesel prices as the Middle East conflict pushes global oil prices higher.
The action-bias window: Why waiting between major catalysts can be the hardest trade
Between payrolls, inflation data and central-bank decisions, traders can mistake movement for opportunity. A disciplined process identifies when incomplete evidence makes standing aside the higher-quality decision.
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Yara sees year-long recovery for fertilizer market when wars end - Valor International
The global fertilizer market would take at least one year to recover its production capacity if the wars in the Middle East—of the United States and Israel against Iran—and in Eastern Europe, of Russia against Ukraine, ended today. This is the assessment of Yara’s Brazil chief ex...
Russia targets Kyiv petrol stations for first time with jet-powered drones
Three facilities in two days struck as bombardment of Ukraine’s capital enters new phase of intensityEurope live – latest updatesPetrol stations in Kyiv have been hit by jet-powered drones in a wave of targeted Russian attacks as the bombardment of Ukraine’s capital enters a new ...
THE POWER TO UNITE AFRICA - TIME Africa
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam will likely be viewed as one of the great African stories of our time.
Bonnie and Clyde: Ex-couple found guilty of bank robbery
Bonnie and Clyde: Ex-couple found guilty of bank robbery iol.co.za