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US Fed kicks off rate meeting with timing of cuts up for discussion
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve began two days of discussions on Tuesday at which policymakers are expected to...
Bank of Japan hikes rates for first time since 2007
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's central bank pulled the plug Tuesday on its ultra-aggressive monetary stimulus programme, hiking rates for the...
Easy does it: The Bank of Japan’s experiment
Tokyo (AFP) - The Bank of Japan announced a seismic change in direction on Tuesday, hiking interest rates for the...
Bank of Japan scraps negative interest rate
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's central bank on Tuesday scrapped its negative interest rate as it finally began unwinding one of...
US oil stockpile to be refilled this year: Energy secretary
Houston (AFP) - The United States plans to refill its strategic oil reserve by the end of 2024 after the...
Success and setbacks: 100 days of Argentina’s Milei
Buenos Aires (AFP) - Argentina's President Javier Milei has slashed public spending but 100 days into his presidency social tensions...
US finalizes ban on last form of asbestos in use
Washington (AFP) - President Joe Biden's administration on Monday finalized a rule banning the last remaining form of asbestos in...
United CEO pledges enhanced safety drive after incidents
New York (AFP) - United Airlines is redoubling safety training following a number of incidents in recent weeks, the company's...
World Bank plans $6 billion of financial support for Egypt
Washington (AFP) - The World Bank is planning to give Egypt more than $6 billion in financial assistance over the...
Switzerland, EU resume talks to ‘deepen’ ties
Geneva (AFP) - The EU and Switzerland formally kicked off negotiations to deepen ties between the trade partners on Monday...
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