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Oil edges higher after inflation gloom hit prices By Reuters

Oil edges higher after inflation gloom hit prices By Reuters

By Robert Harvey LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices crept higher on Friday, having been under pressure from lingering concerns that sticky inflation could prolong higher interest rates and curb fuel demand. The July contract was…

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You leave a ‘microbe fingerprint’ on every piece of clothing you wear – and it could help forensic scientists solve crimes

You leave a ‘microbe fingerprint’ on every piece of clothing you wear – and it could help forensic scientists solve crimes

When you think of a criminal investigation, you might picture detectives meticulously collecting and analysing evidence found at the scene: weapons, biological fluids, footprints and fingerprints. However, this is just the beginning of an attempt…

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How do I plan for my retirement? Step one – start right away

How do I plan for my retirement? Step one – start right away

Planning for retirement is important because it will help you build the nest egg you’ll need to financially sustain your retirement years. Past studies have shown that those who plan for their retirement are more…

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FDIC chair Gruenberg steps down after harassment review

FDIC chair Gruenberg steps down after harassment review

Martin Gruenberg, chair of the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, is stepping down after a review found the regulator had failed to deal with widespread cases of misconduct, including complaints against the chair himself. “In…

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Oil prices steady at multi-month lows, set for weekly losses on rate fears By Investing.com

Oil prices steady at multi-month lows, set for weekly losses on rate fears By Investing.com

Investing.com– Oil prices steadied on Friday, but were headed for steep weekly losses as concerns over sticky inflation and high interest rates spurred doubts that demand will remain robust this year.  expiring in July fell…

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RCG Sub-Saharan Africa Group discusses cross-border payments, artificial intelligence and climate-related risks

RCG Sub-Saharan Africa Group discusses cross-border payments, artificial intelligence and climate-related risks

Press enquiries: +41 61 280 8477 [email protected] Ref: 12/2024 The Financial Stability Board (FSB) Regional Consultative Group (RCG) for Sub-Saharan Africa met in Dakar, Senegal. The FSB RCG for Sub-Saharan Africa would like to…

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The US has always had ‘big government’ – even in the Colonial era

The US has always had ‘big government’ – even in the Colonial era

Paralyzed by its most radical members, the House of Representatives passed just 27 bills that became law in 2023 — down nearly 90% from the previous year. Republicans who see big government as a threat…

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Honk! These monkeys have truly legendary noses – now we better understand why they evolved

Honk! These monkeys have truly legendary noses – now we better understand why they evolved

Of all the monkey species around the world, one stands out with its large, bizarre nose. In male proboscis monkeys, their bulbous noses will often hang past their mouths. But why evolve such a strange…

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U.S. forecasters see “extraordinary” 2024 hurricane season By Reuters

U.S. forecasters see “extraordinary” 2024 hurricane season By Reuters

HOUSTON (Reuters) – U.S. government forecasters said on Thursday the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is shaping up to be “extraordinary” where past experience with tropical storms cannot serve as a prologue, said Rick Spinrad, director…

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Collapsed FTX exchange plans to repay investors – this could be a fresh start for crypto

Collapsed FTX exchange plans to repay investors – this could be a fresh start for crypto

Collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX recently announced that the majority of creditors who lost money in its bankruptcy scandal will be repaid their missing funds. This has become possible now – 18 months after the business…

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