Commodities wrap: oil jumps on geopolitical tensions, gold consolidates near highs
Most commodity prices were in the green on Friday with crude oil rising more than 1% due to geopolitical tensions…
Sushila Karki set to become Nepal’s interim PM amid political turmoil
In a historic move that has caught the eye of political watchers across South Asia, Nepal is all set to…
US plans to urge G7 countries to impose tariffs on China, India over Russian oil
The United States is pressing Group of Seven allies to adopt tariffs of up to 100 percent on China and…
US consumer confidence drops again in September as inflation fears mount
Consumer confidence in the United States weakened in September, as households reported increasing concerns about business conditions, personal finances, and…
Brazil’s central bank poised to hold rates at 15% as inflation pressures persist
Brazil’s central bank will most likely keep the benchmark Selic interest rate at 15% on September 17, the second decision…
Europe bulletin: UK growth flatlines, India-EU trade deal, Ocado shares slump
A stagnant UK economy, renewed urgency in India’s trade negotiations with the European Union, a delay in EU climate policy…
Bank of Canada set to cut rates as jobs data, trade hit economy
The Bank of Canada is expected to lower its overnight rate by 25 basis points at its upcoming policy meeting,…
Ghana agrees to receive US deportees as regional migration deal expands
Ghana has agreed to accept deportees from the US, joining a list of African nations cooperating with Washington’s strategy of…
ECB holds rates steady, says Inflation under control despite US tariffs
The European Central Bank (ECB) left borrowing costs unchanged for a second straight meeting on Thursday, saying inflation is contained…
US inflation rises 2.9% in August, Fed faces tightrope ahead of rate decision
US inflation climbed more than anticipated in August while jobless claims rose, presenting the Federal Reserve with mixed signals ahead…