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Does the state of the UK economy inspire confidence? An expert crunches the numbers

Does the state of the UK economy inspire confidence? An expert crunches the numbers

The most recent UK inflation figures, released towards the end of May 2024, saw a drop in the official rate of price rises to 2.3%, not that far off the Bank of England’s target level…

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Beth Hammack named new Cleveland Fed president

Beth Hammack named new Cleveland Fed president

On May 29, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland announced Beth Hammack will serve as its next president and chief executive. Hammack will assume office on August 21, 2024, in time to serve as a…

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Oil prices rise after OPEC+ extends production cuts; Gaza ceasefire in focus By Investing.com

Oil prices rise after OPEC+ extends production cuts; Gaza ceasefire in focus By Investing.com

Investing.com– Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Monday after the OPEC+ extended its current run of production cuts into 2025, although speculation over a ceasefire in Gaza kept gains limited.  Lingering concerns over sluggish…

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The UK has a growing food black market – and it’s making the cost of living crisis worse

The UK has a growing food black market – and it’s making the cost of living crisis worse

The UK food sector has faced its fair share of challenges, and issues around supply are not uncommon. In the year to January 2024, overall food prices rose by 7%. To compound this, last year,…

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Engineering cells to broadcast their behavior can help scientists study their inner workings

Engineering cells to broadcast their behavior can help scientists study their inner workings

Waves are ubiquitous in nature and technology. Whether it’s the rise and fall of ocean tides or the swinging of a clock’s pendulum, the predictable rhythms of waves create a signal that is easy to…

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OPEC+ extends deep oil production cuts into 2025 By Reuters

OPEC+ extends deep oil production cuts into 2025 By Reuters

By Ahmad Ghaddar, Alex Lawler and Maha El Dahan LONDON/DUBAI (Reuters) – OPEC+ agreed on Sunday to extend most of its deep oil output cuts well into 2025, exceeding market expectations, as the group seeks…

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why central Asian countries want to move away from Russian control

why central Asian countries want to move away from Russian control

The terrorist attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall in March 2024, which left 140 people dead, has sparked a crackdown on central Asian workers living in Russia, and put the relationship between the region and…

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BIS’s Zhang Tao on why Asian central banks favour a broader policy mix

BIS’s Zhang Tao on why Asian central banks favour a broader policy mix

BIS’s Zhang Tao on why Asian central banks favour a broader policy mix – Central Banking End of drawer navigation content Skip to main content The BIS’s Asia chief speaks with Christopher Jeffery and Jimmy…

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How do I keep my fruit, veggies and herbs fresh longer? Are there any ‘hacks’?

How do I keep my fruit, veggies and herbs fresh longer? Are there any ‘hacks’?

We all know fresh produce is good for us, but fruit, vegetables and herbs have a tendency to perish quickly if left uneaten. This is because even after harvesting, produce from living plants tends to…

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UKMTO and Ambrey report incident near Yemen’s Hodeidah By Reuters

UKMTO and Ambrey report incident near Yemen’s Hodeidah By Reuters

CAIRO (Reuters) -The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Saturday reported an incident 48 nautical miles southwest of Yemen’s Hodeidah where the vessel’s master witnessed an explosion a significant distance from the ship. The…

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