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Gold Hits Record, Stocks Diverge As Trump Fuels Fed Fears
Gold reached $3,500 an ounce for the first time Tuesday as US President Donald Trump's tariffs and verbal assault on the Federal Reserve prompted investors to snap up the safe-haven asset.
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US Central Bank Chief Explains Biggest Consequences Of Trump Tariffs
As the ripple effects of US President Donald Trump's global trade war are being felt across numerous industries, Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday (local time) warned of higher inflation.
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Trump Bans Creation Of A 'Digital Dollar' To Protect Americans
US President Donald Trump issued an executive order Thursday effectively banning the establishment of a central bank digital currency, in a move long supported by Congressional Republicans.
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Syria Orders Freeze Of Bank Accounts Linked To Former Regime
Syria's central bank has ordered commercial banks to freeze all accounts tied to people and companies linked to the ousted regime of former President Bashar alAssad, according to
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Trump 2.0 Will Be Good For Equity Market, Dollar But Bad For Bonds: Report
A report by Union Bank of India compares two timelines - from January 2 to November 4 and from November 4 to December 31. The second period reflects changes following the US Presidential election held on November 5-6.
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Biden Pledges "Historic" $4 Billion To World Bank Fund For Poor Nations
US President Joe Biden announced a "historic" $4 billion pledge for a World Bank fund that helps the world's poorest countries, the White House said Monday, before Donald Trump takes office with a new cost-cutting agenda.
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India's Growth Rate Among Shiniest In Global Economy: World Bank Chief
India's growth rate is the shiniest part in the global economy, World Bank president Ajay Banga said on Thursday, noting that a lot of this is driven by the domestic market.
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Trump Understands Value of Financial Institutions, Says World Bank Chief
World Bank President Ajay Banga on Tuesday said former President Donald Trump understands the value of international financial institutions and how their lending can lead to expanded markets for American companies overseas.
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Gaza War Damage Cost Likely Now $14 Billion To $20 Billion: World Bank
World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Tuesday that war damage from Israeli strikes on Gaza is now probably in the $14-20 billion range, and destruction from Israel's bombing of southern Lebanon will add to that regional total.
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"If You Don't Enjoy...": World Bank Boss Ajay Banga's Expert Advice On Achieving Work-Life Balance
For him, achieving work-life balance boils down to two key elements: loving your work and prioritising time for yourself and loved ones.
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All You Need To Know About Jenin: Hotbed Of Israel-Palestine Conflict
The city of Jenin, a Palestinian militant stronghold in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, has been a hotbed of conflict between the Israeli military and Palestinians in recent years.
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Maldives Police Investigate Alleged Coup Plot To Overthrow Government
Police in the Maldives are investigating an alleged attempt to topple President Mohamed Muizzu by stirring anger over the Indian Ocean archipelago's worsening financial conditions.
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How A 'Wrong Turn' Led West Bank Settlers To Attack Arab-Israeli Family
Lamis al-Jaar says she can hardly sleep at night after hardline Jewish settlers violently assaulted her and four other members of her Israeli Bedouin family, sparking outcry across the country.
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Alia Bhatt, Sakshi Malik, Satya Nadella Among TIME's 100 Most Influential
World Bank President Ajay Banga, Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Olympian wrestler Sakshi Malik and actor Dev Patel are among the Indians who have made it to the prestigious Times's list of 100 most influential people.
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Nigerian Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's Sign Forged To Steal $6 Million From Central Bank
Nigeria is seeking the International Criminal Police Organisation's (Interpol) help to arrest three suspects who allegedly stole $6.2 million from the central bank, using the forged signature of of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
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Gold Hits Record, Stocks Diverge As Trump Fuels Fed Fears
Gold reached $3,500 an ounce for the first time Tuesday as US President Donald Trump's tariffs and verbal assault on the Federal Reserve prompted investors to snap up the safe-haven asset.
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US Central Bank Chief Explains Biggest Consequences Of Trump Tariffs
As the ripple effects of US President Donald Trump's global trade war are being felt across numerous industries, Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday (local time) warned of higher inflation.
-
Trump Bans Creation Of A 'Digital Dollar' To Protect Americans
US President Donald Trump issued an executive order Thursday effectively banning the establishment of a central bank digital currency, in a move long supported by Congressional Republicans.
-
Syria Orders Freeze Of Bank Accounts Linked To Former Regime
Syria's central bank has ordered commercial banks to freeze all accounts tied to people and companies linked to the ousted regime of former President Bashar alAssad, according to
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Trump 2.0 Will Be Good For Equity Market, Dollar But Bad For Bonds: Report
A report by Union Bank of India compares two timelines - from January 2 to November 4 and from November 4 to December 31. The second period reflects changes following the US Presidential election held on November 5-6.
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Biden Pledges "Historic" $4 Billion To World Bank Fund For Poor Nations
US President Joe Biden announced a "historic" $4 billion pledge for a World Bank fund that helps the world's poorest countries, the White House said Monday, before Donald Trump takes office with a new cost-cutting agenda.
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India's Growth Rate Among Shiniest In Global Economy: World Bank Chief
India's growth rate is the shiniest part in the global economy, World Bank president Ajay Banga said on Thursday, noting that a lot of this is driven by the domestic market.
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Trump Understands Value of Financial Institutions, Says World Bank Chief
World Bank President Ajay Banga on Tuesday said former President Donald Trump understands the value of international financial institutions and how their lending can lead to expanded markets for American companies overseas.
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Gaza War Damage Cost Likely Now $14 Billion To $20 Billion: World Bank
World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Tuesday that war damage from Israeli strikes on Gaza is now probably in the $14-20 billion range, and destruction from Israel's bombing of southern Lebanon will add to that regional total.
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"If You Don't Enjoy...": World Bank Boss Ajay Banga's Expert Advice On Achieving Work-Life Balance
For him, achieving work-life balance boils down to two key elements: loving your work and prioritising time for yourself and loved ones.
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All You Need To Know About Jenin: Hotbed Of Israel-Palestine Conflict
The city of Jenin, a Palestinian militant stronghold in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, has been a hotbed of conflict between the Israeli military and Palestinians in recent years.
-
Maldives Police Investigate Alleged Coup Plot To Overthrow Government
Police in the Maldives are investigating an alleged attempt to topple President Mohamed Muizzu by stirring anger over the Indian Ocean archipelago's worsening financial conditions.
-
How A 'Wrong Turn' Led West Bank Settlers To Attack Arab-Israeli Family
Lamis al-Jaar says she can hardly sleep at night after hardline Jewish settlers violently assaulted her and four other members of her Israeli Bedouin family, sparking outcry across the country.
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Alia Bhatt, Sakshi Malik, Satya Nadella Among TIME's 100 Most Influential
World Bank President Ajay Banga, Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Olympian wrestler Sakshi Malik and actor Dev Patel are among the Indians who have made it to the prestigious Times's list of 100 most influential people.
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Nigerian Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's Sign Forged To Steal $6 Million From Central Bank
Nigeria is seeking the International Criminal Police Organisation's (Interpol) help to arrest three suspects who allegedly stole $6.2 million from the central bank, using the forged signature of of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
