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UK vacancies tumble in latest setback for jobs market as jobless rate falls again
The number of job vacancies across the UK has fallen once again, deepening the challenges facing those looking for work,…
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Dubai property sales plummet since Middle East war began
Dubai property sales have plummeted 19% in May, a sharp decline that marks the steepest monthly drop since the pandemic…
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Oil slides under $80 as Trump seals interim US-Iran peace deal to halt Middle East war
Japan’s Nikkei share average powered to a fresh record high on Thursday, breaching the 71,000-point barrier for the first time,…
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Bank of England to announce 3.75% base rate decision
Inflation held steady at 2.8% in the 12 months to May, undershooting the expectations of many economists who had forecast…
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Ripple invests in $3.2bn Flutterwave to create stablecoin payment rails in Africa
Flutterwave is overhauling its payment infrastructure to run on stablecoins, replacing the slow and costly correspondent banking system that has…
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No change in UK inflation during May
UK inflation defied expectations in May, holding steady at 2.8% as lower food prices offset rising transport costs, the Office…
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Trump states Iran will not have nuclear weapon under fresh pact and warns Israel on Lebanon
The United States and Iran are set to formally sign a peace deal on Friday at the Burgenstock resort in…
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Full reopening of Strait of Hormuz may take weeks, shipping firms caution, contrary to Trump claims
Shipping will take weeks to resume through the Strait of Hormuz as the world’s largest tanker company warns that a…
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Two arrested in Dezi Freeman inquiry as Bullock flags rate rises after RBA holds
Inflation remains too high, prompting the Reserve Bank of Australia to hold interest rates steady at 4.35% – but governor…
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UK interest rates affected by US-Iran peace deal
An emerging framework for peace between the United States and Iran has handed the Bank of England a clear opportunity…
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