Governing Council flags resilient euro area economy but warns global trade uncertainty and geopolitical tensions continue to cloud outlook The…
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Bank of England holds rates at 3.75%; signals further cuts likely – Firstpost
The central bank said inflation, currently at 3.4 per cent, is expected to fall back to its 2 per cent…
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Weak policy transmission may prompt RBI MPC to hold rates this month: Emkay – Firstpost
After aggressive easing, the RBI is likely to stay on hold in February amid rising inflation and poor rate transmission,…
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Crypto assets lose $1.7 trillion since October peak; Bitcoin sinks toward $70,000 – Firstpost
Bitcoin has declined about 20 per cent over the past week, including a sharp 7–8 per cent fall in a…
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Has Iran turned to crypto to beat sanctions? IRGC moved $1 bn since 2023, US probes – Firstpost
As Iran weathers another year of punishing US sanctions, mounting geopolitical pressure and a rapidly weakening currency, American investigators are…
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India trims Russian crude intake, boosts Middle East and Africa buys in January: Kpler data – Firstpost
Russia remains India’s top crude supplier, but imports fall month-on-month as refiners raise purchases from Iraq, Saudi Arabia and African…
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What is rare earth trade bloc Trump has proposed? Can India gain from it? – Firstpost
The Donald Trump administration has proposed the creation of a preferential critical minerals trading bloc among allied and partner countries.…
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Venezuela tells China oil prices won’t be dictated by the US, seeks to reassure investors after Maduro’s capture – Firstpost
Caracas signals independence on oil pricing and pledges security for Chinese investments amid sanctions uncertainty and shifting US policy under…
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China solar installations to plunge in 2026 as policy shift hits revenues, industry body warns – Firstpost
The China Photovoltaic Industry Association expects annual solar additions to fall to between 180 gigawatts (GW) and 240 GW in…
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US tariff threat persists, says South Korea trade chief; urges caution to avoid wider friction – Firstpost
Seoul says it is accelerating a key US investment law and engaging Washington closely as tariff uncertainty resurfaces amid trade…
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