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as of Oct 29, 09:23 AMLive global feedFocus: Growth · Trade · MarketsSpread: 23 countries · Top: US, GB, PHFreshness: Very fresh · 100% in last 72hSources: Official + Major financial media
Brace for another interest rate hike, more inflation as fuel increases unleash vicious cycle - IOL
4h ago · Asia-Pacific
Two reports will give insight on the economy ahead of Election Day
37m ago · North America
US Market: Fed holds rates steady, but bond investors remain concerned over inflation - The Economic Times
1h ago · North AmericaThai Central Bank Holds Rate Steady, Raises Growth Forecasts - WSJ
41m ago · Asia-Pacific
Europe’s wealth gap: Older households eight times richer than young ones
Al Jazeera · 2h ago
China’s currency goes global
SCMP Economy · 1h ago
EU officials to push yuan appreciation in Beijing visits
SCMP Economy · 21m ago
Spain begins 3 days of mourning after high-speed train disaster
SCMP Economy · 51m agoEuropean Union backtracks on Canada becoming ‘associate member’
Al Jazeera · 51m ago
Germany does not want China decoupling but must defend its interests, president warns
SCMP Economy · 1h agoNigeria: TUC Rejects Govt's Proposed N70,000 Monthly Transport Allowance for Workers
2h ago · AfricaRussia’s alleged sabotage campaign in Europe raises fears of escalation
3h ago · EuropeWhy a Democratic win in US midterms could adversely affect Europe
3h ago · Europe
Beijing says Philippines ‘erected obstacles’ to ASEAN attendance
46m ago · Asia-Pacific
Zimbabwe: We Are Not Rushing to End USD Dollar Use - RBZ Says
AllAfrica Business · 4h agoNigeria: Abuja E-Hailing Drivers Struggle As Fuel Costs, Platform Charges Rise
AllAfrica Business · 2h agoWhat European students can learn from their Serbian peers
Al Jazeera · 2h ago
SACCOs told to strengthen governance as sector assets hit Sh1.21tn
Capital FM Business · 2h ago
'We need help for small businesses, not punishment'
BBC Business · 2h ago
Coalition government almost certain in EC metros
Mail & Guardian · 3h agoMarkets
Macro Focus by Region
Live global feedFocus: Growth · Trade · MarketsSpread: 32 countries · Top: GB, US, AUFreshness: Very fresh · 100% in last 72hSources: Major financial media + Official
GCC central banks hold rates after Fed keeps benchmark unchanged
RIYADH: Central banks in the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain have kept interest rates unchanged, following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to hold its benchmark rate…
China’s currency goes global
Calls for slavery reparations grow louder as British king visits Caribbean
King Charles III's nine-day visit is being overshadowed by increasingly vocal demands for Britain to pay for its role in the slave trade.
EU officials to push yuan appreciation in Beijing visits
Top European economic and finance officials are set to visit Beijing as they seek to persuade Chinese policymakers to let the yuan strengthen in order to help…
Beijing says Philippines ‘erected obstacles’ to ASEAN attendance
China accused the Philippines of placing barriers to its participation in the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Manila, which was attended by a Chinese…
North Korean workers sold into Russia then stripped of wages, report finds
Spain begins 3 days of mourning after high-speed train disaster
Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday after its second high-speed rail collision this year killed 68 people and injured scores, with relatives…
Germany does not want China decoupling but must defend its interests, president warns
Germany is not seeking to decouple from China, but must defend its economic interests, visiting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in Beijing on…
SACCOs told to strengthen governance as sector assets hit Sh1.21tn
NAIROBI , Kenya, Oct 29 — Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has urged savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOs) to strengthen…
'We need help for small businesses, not punishment'
People in Bilston react to the new Budget set out by Chancellor John Healey.
Coalition government almost certain in EC metros
As the ANC heads into its final pre-election Siyanqoba rally, the party confronts strong opposition and the likelihood of coalition rule in both Buffalo City…