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South African markets falter, US trade barriers amplify risks
LondonlovesBusiness
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July 25, 2025
South African equities opened lower on Friday, with the JSE FTSE All Share Index moving below the 100,000-point mark. The decline comes after the market’s momentum faded. Market breadth was firmly negative, with only a few sectors in the positive...
Trump gives the government to the machines
The Spectator Australia
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July 24, 2025
Artificial intelligence is the future, we’re often told. But it can also prove to be a constant source of confusion in the present. Like when your phone updates and suddenly “Apple Intelligence” is summarizing your texts before you’ve read them –...
MLB trade deadline 2025: Teams desperate to make a move
6 ABC Action News
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July 25, 2025
It would be ideal if every MLB team were so desperate to win that they would do whatever it takes. But in an industry with so many variables from team to team -- roster composition, payroll commitment, market size, owner ambition, fan rabidity and...
Fermanagh and Tyrone puppy trade worth £13 million
Fermanagh Herald
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July 25, 2025
Posted: 12:24 pm July 25, 2025 SHOCKING statistics have revealed that half of the £26 million made in legal puppy farming each year in the North comes from just nine breeders in the Fermanagh and Tyrone area. Northern Ireland has the highest...
USD/JPY Re-Enters Its Range After US-Japan Trade Deal—Will It Hold?
Investing
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July 25, 2025
USD/JPY hasn’t failed to generate some volatility in the past few weeks. The pair, which had seen some steep upmoves since the beginning of July, has been met by some sharp realities for its bulls. Such Daily ranges are strong, and without weekly...
CBL Rallies Banks, Fintechs to Push for Cashless Economy
Liberian Observer
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In order to transform Liberia’s financial landscape, the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has called on commercial banks, mobile money operators, and fintech companies to align with its national agenda for a cashless and digitized economy. The call...
Sri Lanka’s central bank keeps overnight policy rate unchanged
Fibre 2 Fashion
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) recently held its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 7.75 per cent, saying further easing is possible as the country awaits the outcome of tariff talks with the United States."There may be further room for...
Protests, UK prime minister await Trump during Scotland trip
USA Today - Virginia
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Protesters are ramping up for multiple demonstrations. The UK prime minister is planning a visit. Golf is likely on the agenda. President Donald Trump is heading back to Scotland, a place that holds special significance for him, from July 25-29....
IBON Foundation: Bigger solutions needed for Philippines’ economic woes
Rappler
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July 25, 2025
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Calling President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. economic policies performative governance, the think tank says projects such as food stamps and job...
Federal Government and other creditors facing $300m wipeout on failed mineral sands projects
The West Australian
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July 25, 2025
The Federal Government and other creditors of mineral sands miner Strandline Resources are facing a $300 million wipeout even with the sale of the collapsed company’s flagship WA project to Japanese group Iwatani. Iwatani, which already owns South...
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Trade pact, UPI and more: How PM Modi’s visit will reset ties with Maldives
Firstpost
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July 25, 2025
India and Maldives are looking to reset ties. The development comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to the Maldives today (July 25) after a trip the UK. India and the UK signed a landmark free trade agreement in the backdrop of Modi’s visit....
Lobito Corridor should be an economic ecosystem
Ver Angola
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"I visited the railway line. We see the potential of the project, but also the need to develop an ecosystem. It's not just about transportation, it's about developing agro-industries, and seeing how we can integrate with the Democratic Republic of...
Finnish minister: Ukraine's EU hopes hinge on further anti-corruption efforts
Yle Uutiset
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July 25, 2025
Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP) says she contacted Ukrainian officials after learning about a controverisal bill which was widely criticised and quickly passed. Open image viewer File photo. Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP)...
Strengthening Africa-Caribbean trade and investment amidst global disruption
I Witness News
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July 25, 2025
By Pamela Coke-Hamilton, executive director, International Trade Centre & Benedict Oramah, president and chairman, Afreximbank Standfirst: The share of bilateral exports between Africa and the Caribbean, despite extensive shared history, has never...
UK bank holiday could be moved, reveals tourism minister during Cornwall visit
Cornwall Live
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July 25, 2025
The tourism minister is considering moving one of the UK's bank holidays in a bid to help families enjoy less expensive breaks out of term time. Sir Chris Bryant said he was toying with the idea during a visit to Cornwall to champion British...
Letter: It's not the Fed but reckless fiscal policy compromising our economy
The Berkshire Eagle - Massachusetts
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To the editor: I am just an ordinary citizen, and I am not schooled in economics. My understanding is that the mandate of the Federal Reserve is to seek to maintain full employment and price stability. Generally, this is a delicate dance done by...
Australia’s longest-serving finance minister secures second term as OECD Secretary-General
Sky News Australia
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July 25, 2025
Mathias Cormann has been re-elected for a second term as the Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The OECD Council on Friday confirmed Mr Cormann, who was Australia's longest serving finance...
Jordan's minister inaugurates agricultural plastic recycling plant in Deir Alla
Zawya
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AMMAN — Minister of Interior Mazen Faraya on Thursday inaugurated a new agricultural plastic recycling plant in Deir Alla. The project was established through a partnership between the Ministry of Interior and the United Nations Development...
AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA: Govt directs smooth entry
Daily News Tanzania
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July 25, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: MINISTER for Industry and Trade Dr Selemani Jafo has directed all relevant government agencies to facilitate citizens to tap into opportunities offered under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). According to the...
UK-India trade deal will be major boost for financial services, says Rachel Reeves
Business Live
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July 25, 2025
Yesterday marked a significant milestone for the UK's financial services sector as the UK-India Free Trade Agreement was inked. This isn't just the government delivering on a long-discussed trade deal that never materialised – it's the...