Chinese lending to African countries nearly halved to $2.1 billion in 2024, marking the first annual decline since the Covid-19…
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China rethinking its Africa game? Lending cut to half in 2024 — a first since Covid pandemic – Firstpost
Trump blames Biden for soaring housing prices in US – Firstpost
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump said America would not become a “nation of…
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80% of India Inc optimistic on growth, jobs and capex top priorities for Budget 2026 – Firstpost
Industry remains optimistic on growth, seeks push for infrastructure, manufacturing and exports With the global economy facing persistent uncertainty, India…
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Valero, Phillips 66 buy Venezuelan crude cargoes under US deal with Caracas: Report – Firstpost
Vitol, along with rival trader Trafigura, was among the first firms granted US government licences this month to market Venezuelan…
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Gold prices to keep soaring in 2026, Goldman Sachs hikes year-end forecast to $5,400 – Firstpost
Bullion rally extends as investors and central banks boost diversification Goldman Sachs has raised its end-2026 gold price forecast to…
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Markets jump as Donald Trump climbs down on Greenland – Firstpost
Global markets rally as Trump backs away from Greenland confrontation, drops tariff threat and signals coordination with NATO, easing investor…
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US Supreme Court sceptical of Trump bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook – Firstpost
Justices question presidential powers and warn against undermining central bank independence The US Supreme Court on Wednesday signalled deep scepticism…
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Sensex rallies 700 points, Nifty50 clears 25,300 as Trump flags progress on India trade deal – Firstpost
Global cues firm, banks and PSU stocks lead broad-based market rally Indian equity benchmarks staged a strong rebound on Thursday,…
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Bolivia overhauls gold-buying rules amid scrutiny of past deals – Firstpost
The overhaul follows corruption probes and irregular gold deals under earlier administrations, as President Rodrigo Paz’s government tightens pricing rules,…
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EU push to phase out ‘high-risk’ tech sparks backlash from China’s Huawei – Firstpost
The European Commission’s proposed overhaul of cybersecurity rules would allow the bloc to phase out technology from “high-risk” suppliers across…
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