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BIS wraps up cross-border CBDC trial

BIS wraps up cross-border CBDC trial

Project Mariana explored FX settlement using ‘automated market-makers’ by : Source link

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Oil attempts rebound after worst day in a year By Investing.com

Oil attempts rebound after worst day in a year By Investing.com

© Reuters. Investing.com – Crude prices rose cautiously Thursday as longs hammered in the previous session tried to cover some of their losses by buying in at the lower levels. Short-covering by some bears closing…

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How oil and gas company tax reliefs could lose the UK billions

How oil and gas company tax reliefs could lose the UK billions

The recently-approved Rosebank oil field in the North Sea has been touted as a way to boost the UK economy and its energy security. But even with its windfall tax on energy company profits, the…

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New path for early human migrations through a once-lush Arabia contradicts a single ‘out of Africa’ origin

New path for early human migrations through a once-lush Arabia contradicts a single ‘out of Africa’ origin

Our species, Homo sapiens, migrated out of Africa multiple times – reaching the Levant and Arabia between 130,000 and 70,000 years ago, as exemplified by human fossils and archaeological sites found at various locations. Little…

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World’s biggest bond markets hit by wave of selling, then bounce By Reuters

World’s biggest bond markets hit by wave of selling, then bounce By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Jordanian Dinar, Yuan, Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Pound and Riyals banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken June 13, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo NEW YORK (Reuters) – A sell-off in Treasuries…

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west African countries should seize the moment to negotiate a better deal for farmers

west African countries should seize the moment to negotiate a better deal for farmers

The global price of cocoa is spiking, a direct response to dwindling cocoa output in west Africa. In September, cocoa futures reached a 44-year price peak due to mounting concerns over reduced supplies from the…

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From glowing cats to wombats, fluorescent mammals are much more common than you’d think

From glowing cats to wombats, fluorescent mammals are much more common than you’d think

Recently, several mammals have been reported to “glow” under ultraviolet (UV) light, including our beloved platypus. But no one knew how common it was among mammals until now. Our research, published in Royal Society Open…

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Oil rises on tightening crude supply By Reuters

Oil rises on tightening crude supply By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Oil pump jacks are seen at the Vaca Muerta shale oil and gas deposit in the Patagonian province of Neuquen, Argentina, January 21, 2019. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo By Laura Sanicola (Reuters)…

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LGBTQ+ Americans feel they are just getting by in retirement and face greater financial risks

LGBTQ+ Americans feel they are just getting by in retirement and face greater financial risks

While preparing for retirement can be difficult for anyone, LGBTQ+ Americans face unique challenges that can cast a shadow over their golden years. For example, LGBTQ+ people over age 60 leave the workforce sooner, are…

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Texas grid seeks more power capacity to avoid winter shortages By Reuters

Texas grid seeks more power capacity to avoid winter shortages By Reuters

© Reuters. (Reuters) -The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) sought bids from power producers on Monday to increase its operating reserves by around 3,000 megawatts in case of any unexpected spikes in demand during…

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