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Uncertain path for oil markets in coming days By Reuters

Uncertain path for oil markets in coming days By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A pump jack is seen at sunrise near Bakersfield, California October 14, 2014. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo By David Gaffen (Reuters) – The market heads into another week of uncertainty, buffeted on…

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what do upcoming tax changes mean for me? An expert explains

what do upcoming tax changes mean for me? An expert explains

April 6 marks the start of the new 2022-23 tax year and the day most workers start to pay a new tax: the health and social care levy. For one year only, the levy will…

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There is, in fact, a ‘wrong’ way to use Google. Here are 5 tips to set you on the right path

There is, in fact, a ‘wrong’ way to use Google. Here are 5 tips to set you on the right path

I was recently reading comments on a post related to COVID-19, and saw a reply I would classify as misinformation, bordering on conspiracy. I couldn’t help but ask the commenter for evidence. Their response came…

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China’s Sinopec plans its biggest capital expenditure in history By Reuters

China’s Sinopec plans its biggest capital expenditure in history By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A pumpjack is seen at the Sinopec-operated Shengli oil field in Dongying, Shandong province, China January 12, 2017. Picture taken January 12, 2017. REUTERS/Chen Aizhu/File Photo BEIJING (Reuters) – China Petroleum…

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Putin’s roubles-for-gas demand is no serious threat to US dollar reserve status – here’s why

Putin’s roubles-for-gas demand is no serious threat to US dollar reserve status – here’s why

President Vladimir Putin’s demand that “unfriendly countries” henceforth pay for Russian gas in roubles has had several immediate effects. With the Europeans given one week to switch to paying in the Russian currency, it has…

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King calls for radical shake-up to escape ‘low-growth trap’

King calls for radical shake-up to escape ‘low-growth trap’

Politicians and central bankers need to radically rethink how they view blockages in the global economic system, if the world is to escape its current “low-growth trap”, said former Bank of England (BoE) governor Mervyn…

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Longer naps in the day may be an early sign of dementia in older adults

Longer naps in the day may be an early sign of dementia in older adults

Doctors often recommend “power naps” as a way to compensate for a poor night’s sleep and help keep alert until bedtime. But for older adults, extensive power naps could be an early sign of dementia.…

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EU recovery fund could be repurposed over Ukraine

EU recovery fund could be repurposed over Ukraine

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: German Finance Minister Christian Lindner speaks during a budget session, in the plenary hall of the lower house of the German parliament, the Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany March 22, 2022. REUTERS/Michele…

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how some companies can afford to break the law

how some companies can afford to break the law

A week after 800 P&O Ferries workers lost their jobs without notice, the CEO of the company is now facing calls to lose his. Peter Hebblethwaite is under pressure from the UK government to resign…

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What will Australia’s new Defence Space Command do?

What will Australia’s new Defence Space Command do?

Australia established a Defence Space Command in January this year, “to achieve our strategic space ambitions and lead the effort to assure Australia’s access to space”. The government also plans to spend around A$7 billion…

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