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People: Bundesbank appoints Mauderer as vice-president

People: Bundesbank appoints Mauderer as vice-president

People: Bundesbank appoints Mauderer as vice-president – Central Banking End of drawer navigation content Skip to main content Former prosecutor joins Dutch central bank’s supervisory board Sabine Mauderer Germany: Sabine Mauderer has been appointed vice-president…

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Gold prices rise, keep record highs in sight amid bets on smaller rate cut By Investing.com

Gold prices rise, keep record highs in sight amid bets on smaller rate cut By Investing.com

Investing.com– Gold prices rose in Asian trade on Thursday and remained in sight of record highs as traders bet that the yellow metal will still benefit from a lower interest rate environment. But bets on…

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There are 13 million women ‘missing’ in Gulf states – here’s why it is holding their economies back

There are 13 million women ‘missing’ in Gulf states – here’s why it is holding their economies back

When you think of modern, oil-rich Gulf states like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), you may picture a life of luxury. But beneath the shots of towering skyscrapers and splendid grand…

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the risks and how to avoid them

the risks and how to avoid them

In many African communities, fire hazards are a concern due to the materials used for building and daily activities such as cooking and heating. The risks are increased by the use of highly flammable materials…

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Hurricane Francine threatens New Orleans, evacuations ordered in Louisiana By Reuters

Hurricane Francine threatens New Orleans, evacuations ordered in Louisiana By Reuters

By Ned Randolph NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) -Hurricane Francine threatened New Orleans and the wider Gulf Coast on Wednesday, shutting down a quarter of oil and gas production in the Gulf, while parishes across Louisiana issued…

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Trump’s tax cuts led to a $20B reduction in charitable giving within a year

Trump’s tax cuts led to a $20B reduction in charitable giving within a year

CC BY-ND Americans give about half a trillion dollars a year to charity. That money helps fund services for the homeless, fight diseases, run museums and other organizations doing worthwhile activities. Some donations, such as…

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Brazil announces new themes for phase two of CBDC pilot

Brazil announces new themes for phase two of CBDC pilot

Brazil announces new themes for phase two of CBDC pilot – Central Banking End of drawer navigation content Skip to main content BCB selects private companies to test implementation of “smart contract” for drex currency…

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Iran’s president visits Iraq on first foreign trip By Reuters

Iran’s president visits Iraq on first foreign trip By Reuters

By Elwely Elwelly DUBAI (Reuters) -Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Baghdad on Wednesday, making an official visit to Iraq, a strategic ally of both Tehran and Washington, Iran’s state media said. Iraq hosts several…

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Official US poverty rate declined in 2023, but more people faced economic hardship

Official US poverty rate declined in 2023, but more people faced economic hardship

The number of Americans living in poverty, according to the nation’s official definition, fell slightly to about 36.8 million in 2023, the Census Bureau announced on Sept. 10, 2024. The data released also indicated that…

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Crystals hold a secret history of volcanoes – and clues about future eruptions

Crystals hold a secret history of volcanoes – and clues about future eruptions

Imagine you had a crystal ball that revealed when a volcano would next erupt. For the hundreds of millions of people around the world who live near active volcanoes, it would be an extremely useful…

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