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Oil prices fall amid US rate jitters, surprise inventory build By Investing.com

Oil prices fall amid US rate jitters, surprise inventory build By Investing.com

Investing.com– Oil prices fell in Asian trade on Thursday, pressured by persistent concerns over high for longer U.S. interest rates, while an unexpected build in inventories also raised concerns over less tight markets. Traders steadily…

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As UK inflation falls to 2.3%, here’s what it could mean for wages

As UK inflation falls to 2.3%, here’s what it could mean for wages

Inflation in the UK has fallen to 2.3% in the year to April – the lowest figure for almost three years. Before this, prices at UK tills were relatively low and stable for many years.…

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Are some routes more prone to air turbulence? Will climate change make it worse? Your questions answered

Are some routes more prone to air turbulence? Will climate change make it worse? Your questions answered

A little bit of turbulence is a common experience for air travellers. Severe incidents are rare – but when they occur they can be deadly. The recent Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore…

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Iowa tornado kills ‘multiple’ people in small town reduced to rubble By Reuters

Iowa tornado kills ‘multiple’ people in small town reduced to rubble By Reuters

By Brad Brooks and Steve Gorman (Reuters) -A powerful tornado ripped through a small Iowa town on Tuesday, killing multiple people and leaving at least a dozen injured, authorities said. Images from the town of…

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Small businesses can help South Africa fight unemployment if they get proper support – study

Small businesses can help South Africa fight unemployment if they get proper support – study

South Africa has an alarming unemployment rate of approximately 32.1%. Solutions have been elusive. The unemployment rate has been consistently high for decades. Our research has revolved around entrepreneurship. We have examined the “liability of…

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FSB examines vulnerabilities in short-term funding markets

FSB examines vulnerabilities in short-term funding markets

Press enquiries: +41 61 280 8477 [email protected] Ref: 11/2024 FSB analysis finds that commercial paper (CP) and negotiable certificates of deposit (CD) markets generally function well in normal times but are susceptible to…

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Oil prices fall further on surprise US inventory build, rate jitters By Investing.com

Oil prices fall further on surprise US inventory build, rate jitters By Investing.com

Investing.com– Oil prices fell in Asian trade on Wednesday as industry data showed an unexpected build in U.S. inventories, while persistent concerns over high U.S. interest rates also kept sentiment subdued.  Oil was now headed…

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Sweet sorghum is a hardy, nutritious, biofuel crop that offers solutions in drought-hit southern Africa

Sweet sorghum is a hardy, nutritious, biofuel crop that offers solutions in drought-hit southern Africa

The southern African region is battling with drought at present. This is the result of El Niño, a natural climate cycle characterised by changes in Pacific Ocean temperatures. It has effects on global weather patterns,…

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United Auto Workers’ defeat at Mercedes’ Alabama plants underscores challenges for organized labor in Southern states

United Auto Workers’ defeat at Mercedes’ Alabama plants underscores challenges for organized labor in Southern states

A majority of the workers at two Mercedes plants near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, rejected an opportunity to join the United Auto Workers union in an election that concluded on May 17, 2024. UAW supporters lost 2,642…

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Oil prices dip on US interest rate jitters, Middle East uncertainty By Investing.com

Oil prices dip on US interest rate jitters, Middle East uncertainty By Investing.com

Investing.com– Oil prices fell Tuesday on concerns high U.S. interest rates will eat into demand this year, amid continued uncertainty in the Middle East.  At 08:15 ET (12:15 GMT),  fell 1.8% to $82.17 a barrel,…

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