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International reaction to Trump's inauguration

(Reuters) - The following is reaction from global leaders to Donald Trump being sworn in as U.S. pre...

20th January, 2025

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Oil heads for weekly gain on China stimulus hopes

By Alex Lawler LONDON (Reuters) -Oil rose slightly on Friday and was on track for a weekly gain, spu...

27th December, 2024

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Oil prices rise in thin pre-holiday trade

By Laila Kearney and Paul Carsten NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices were up on Tuesday, reversin...

24th December, 2024

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Global hunger crisis deepens as major nations skimp on aid

(Reuters) – It’s a simple but brutal equation: The number of people going hungry or otherwise strugg...

24th December, 2024

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Inflation, elections and war dominated 2024

By Simon Robinson (Reuters) – Inflation dropped in most economies around the world in 2024, but vote...

23rd December, 2024

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Oil falls on demand growth concerns, robust dollar

By Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Friday on worries about demand growth in 2025...

20th December, 2024

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Oil dips on demand concerns as investors await Fed meeting

By Paul Carsten LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Tuesday as Chinese economic data renewed demand...

17th December, 2024

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Oil prices edge down on soft Chinese spending data

By Arunima Kumar (Reuters) -Oil futures dropped from their highest levels in weeks on Monday, pressu...

16th December, 2024

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World food prices reach 19-month high in November, UN says

LONDON (Reuters) – The United Nations’ world food price index rose in November to its highest level...

6th December, 2024

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Oil falls as investors weigh ample 2025 supply outlook, delayed OPEC+ output hike

By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Thursday as investors weighed an ample s...

6th December, 2024

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Global debt surges past $320 trillion as risk appetite returns- IIF

By Libby George LONDON (Reuters) – The world’s debt stock surged by over $12 trillion in the first t...

3rd December, 2024

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Oil prices rise ahead of OPEC+ meeting

By Robert Harvey LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices rose more than 1.5% on Tuesday as investors await an O...

3rd December, 2024