© Reuters. By Gina Lee Investing.com – Oil was up Wednesday morning in Asia, over wide expectations that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies (OPEC+) will decide increase production later in the…
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren says it’s time to tax wealth. The Massachusetts senator on March 1 introduced a bill to tax households worth over US$50 million and up to $1 billion at a rate of 2%,…
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© Reuters. A 3D printed oil pump jack is seen in front of displayed Opec logo in this illustration picture LONDON (Reuters) – OPEC expects oil inventories to drop by about 400 million barrels in…
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The United States spends more on health care than any other nation. What many people don’t realize is that a large portion of this spending goes to waste. Every year, an estimated US$760 billion to…
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Developments in global border control technologies are providing innovative ways to address issues relating to migration, asylum-seeking and the introduction of illegal goods into countries. But while governments and national security can benefit from this,…
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© Reuters. Views of Total Grandpuits oil refinery By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices fell more than 1% on Tuesday, extending losses that began last week, as investors unwound long positions on concern…
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Millions of people in Africa’s cities rely on public transport to get around. Minibuses are especially common, whether you’re in Accra, Dar es Salaam, Lagos or Nairobi. In Accra, the ubiquitous minibuses are known as…
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Mention the Great Barrier Reef, and most people think of the rich beauty and colour of corals, fish and other sea life that are increasingly threatened by climate change. But there is another part of…
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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Oil and gas tankers are anchored off the Marseille harbour By John Kemp LONDON (Reuters) – Hedge funds have reduced their position in petroleum futures and options for the first time…
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The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea People often point to plunging natural gas prices as the reason U.S. coal-fired power plants have been shutting down at a…
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