Economics and Finance
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Cattle Futures Fall Amid JBS Plant Strike While Corn Futures Rise
US cattle futures (CATTLE) remain under downward pressure, as the market reacts to deteriorating macro sentiment (a pullback on Wall…
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Chubb to Insure Ships Crossing The Strait of Hormuz
US insurance giant Chubb (CB.US) has been designated as the lead insurer in a program supported by the U.S. International Development Finance…
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Higher Oil Prices Are Here to Stay
The oil price surged above $100 per barrel at one stage on Thursday morning, although it is backing away from…
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Have Permission or Risk Attack, Reality Bites on The Strait of Hormuz
According to the latest media reports, Iran has announced that ships wishing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will…
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The Week Ahead – Oil tops $100 as energy supply crisis dominates markets
It finally happened, the price of oil surged at the open late on Sunday, with Brent crude rising from $93…
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The Current Price of Gold: Implications of Hitting $6,000 an Ounce
Understanding the Current Gold Price (XAU/USD) The current price of gold, denoted as XAU/USD, plays a crucial role in the…
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Economic Calendar – Fed Decision in Focus, Rate Cut Expectations Scaled Back
The main event today — and of the entire week — will be the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision.…
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Commoditiy Markets – NATGAS, Gold, Cocoa and Silver
Gold – uncharted territory. Gold is reaching consecutive all-time highs, surpassing the $5,100 per ounce level. Last week, gold broke…
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Mercosur – Are The Farmers Fears Exaggerated ?
Across Europe, both markets and consumers are asking questions about the comprehensive and controversial Mercosur agreement. What are the facts?…
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Navigating the Paradox: Stock Market Heights Amid Rising Living Costs and Social Challenges
Global Stock Markets: A Closer Look at All-Time Highs As of late 2023, global stock markets are experiencing unprecedented levels,…
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