Bangladesh has begun to ease its curfew after four days of nationwide protests against job quotas in government positions. The unrest, sparked by university students, resulted in the deaths of nearly 150 people. The protests …
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Australia Jobs Report: Strong Growth But Unemployment Rises
Australia’s job market showed mixed signals in June, with robust employment growth but a slight increase in unemployment, leaving the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) with a difficult decision on interest rates. Net employment jumped …
Continue readingSpain’s Economy Set for Growth Surge, Forecasts Upgraded
Spain’s economy is poised for a significant growth spurt, with revised forecasts pointing to a 2.4% expansion in 2024 and 2.2% in 2025. This upward adjustment follows a strong performance in the first half of …
Continue readingSouth African Rand Strengthens as Dollar Weakens on Rate Cut Hopes
The South African Rand continued its upward trend against the US dollar on Friday, fueled by expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this year. The Rand traded at 18.2250 against the …
Continue readingGlobal Stocks Surge on Strong US Jobs Data, UK Labour Wins Landslide Victory
Global stocks climbed on Friday, with US Treasury yields dipping after a strong jobs report boosted expectations of a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit fresh closing highs, led by communication …
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