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Oil prices inch lower as Fed, China fears dent outlook By Investing.com

Oil prices inch lower as Fed, China fears dent outlook By Investing.com

© Reuters. Investing.com– Oil prices fell slightly in Asian trade on Tuesday amid growing fears that higher-for-longer U.S. interest rates will weigh on demand, while renewed concerns over China’s economy also dented sentiment. Strength in…

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informal traders need support, not more red tape

informal traders need support, not more red tape

South Africa is an attractive tourist destination for foreign travellers on the African continent. It ranks 27th out of 128 countries in the world when it comes to visitor arrivals. Its top attractions are its…

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NASA just brought back the largest-ever asteroid sample

NASA just brought back the largest-ever asteroid sample

After a journey of billions of kilometres, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has culminated in a small black capsule blazing through the sky before touching down in the Utah desert. Inside is likely to be the largest…

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Oil prices steadied ahead of global inflation, PMI data By Investing.com

Oil prices steadied ahead of global inflation, PMI data By Investing.com

© Reuters. Investing.com — Oil prices stabilized Monday as investors balanced off concerns about a hit to U.S. economic activity following last week’s Federal Reserve meeting with a tight supply outlook. By 09:10 ET (13.10…

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Traditional downtowns are dead or dying in many US cities − what’s next for these zones?

Traditional downtowns are dead or dying in many US cities − what’s next for these zones?

The hollowing out of U.S. cities’ office and commercial cores is a national trend with serious consequences for millions of Americans. As more people have stayed home following the COVID-19 pandemic, foot traffic has fallen.…

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meet the AI-generated figures posing as your new online friends – as they try to sell you stuff

meet the AI-generated figures posing as your new online friends – as they try to sell you stuff

The future of influence is here: a digital avatar that captivates millions of adoring fans while offering unparalleled customisation and round-the-clock availability. Virtual influencers are transforming the way content is created, consumed and marketed online.…

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FSB identifies frictions from data frameworks that pose challenges to enhancing cross-border payments

FSB identifies frictions from data frameworks that pose challenges to enhancing cross-border payments

Press enquiries: +41 61 280 8477press@fsb.org Ref: 28/2023 FSB stocktake of existing national and regional data frameworks identifies frictions that pose challenges to improving the cost, speed, transparency and access of cross-border payments. …

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Nigerian president nominates new governor after Emefiele resigns

Nigerian president nominates new governor after Emefiele resigns

The Central Bank of Nigeria Nigerian president Bola Tinubu nominated a new central bank governor on September 15, as the previous incumbent apparently resigned while under security service arrest. Tinubu is nominating Olayemi Michael Cardoso,…

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Oil climbs with tight supply back in focus By Reuters

Oil climbs with tight supply back in focus By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Pumpjacks are seen against the setting sun at the Daqing oil field in Heilongjiang province, China December 7, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Monday…

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Big businesses say they are helping to restore ecosystems – but proof remains elusive

Big businesses say they are helping to restore ecosystems – but proof remains elusive

We’re witnessing first-hand an alarming decline of the world’s ecosystems, which is having a devastating impact on the people who rely on them. In many cases, it’s no longer enough to just protect what remains…

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