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Energy & precious metals – weekly review and outlook By Investing.com

Energy & precious metals – weekly review and outlook By Investing.com

© Reuters. By Barani Krishnan Investing.com — While the had its worst week of this year from some of the Fed’s harshest inflation rhetoric in months, oil still found a way to finish in neutral…

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The UK’s four-day working week pilot was a success – here’s what should happen next

The UK’s four-day working week pilot was a success – here’s what should happen next

The world’s largest four-day working week trial has just ended and almost all of the companies that participated have decided to continue with a reduced working hours model. Participants in the trial agreed to produce…

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Ghana needs more astronomers, astrophysicists, aerospace engineers and astronauts — how to develop them

Ghana needs more astronomers, astrophysicists, aerospace engineers and astronauts — how to develop them

Perhaps when you think of scientific research in Africa you think of the continent’s amazing natural resources, buried out of sight under soil or rocks. Or maybe your mind goes to its ancient history of…

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wCBDC payments edge closer to reality but not without considerations

wCBDC payments edge closer to reality but not without considerations

Central banks worldwide increasingly recognise the benefits of wholesale central bank digital currencies (wCBDCs) in making remittances and other cross-border transactions cheaper, faster and safer. Pilot projects set in motion seek to identify opportunities and…

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Africa Specialty Risks devient agent souscripteur (coverholder) Lloyd’s

Africa Specialty Risks devient agent souscripteur (coverholder) Lloyd’s

(AFRICA SPECIALTY RISKS) – Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), le groupe de réassurance panafricain, a été approuvé en tant qu’agent souscripteur Lloyd’s, le principal marché mondial des solutions d’assurance et de réassurance spécialisées. En tant qu’agent…

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Nigeria : les services télécoms ne seront pas coupés lors des élections présidentielles de ce 25 février (NCC)

Nigeria : les services télécoms ne seront pas coupés lors des élections présidentielles de ce 25 février (NCC)

La Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) a assuré aux citoyens nigérians que les services télécoms ne seront pas interrompus dans le pays durant les élections présidentielles de ce samedi 25 février, contrairement à des rumeurs circulant…

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Australia’s treasurer says curbing inflation remains economic ‘main game’ By Reuters

Australia’s treasurer says curbing inflation remains economic ‘main game’ By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The Central Business District (CBD) skyline is pictured at sunset in Sydney, Australia, June 4, 2021. REUTERS/Loren Elliott SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Sunday that stubbornly-high inflation…

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Decree adds to doubts about Mexican lithium industry’s future By Reuters

Decree adds to doubts about Mexican lithium industry’s future By Reuters

2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador waves during an event to sign a decree for the nationalization of lithium, in Bacadehuachi, state of Sonora, Mexico February 18, 2023. Mexico’s Presidency/Handout…

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How a digital pound could work alongside cryptocurrencies

How a digital pound could work alongside cryptocurrencies

Like many other countries, the UK has developed a plan for a central bank digital currency (CBDC). A digital pound would essentially act like an online form of cash suitable for everyday payments. It would…

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Boosting investment in health systems will be essential to deal with future shocks, says OECD

Governments should urgently adapt their health systems to better respond to future shocks, given the huge impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people and the global economy. Major investment is needed in the health workforce,…

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