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Gold Holds Decline as Surging Energy Costs Raise Rate-Hike Bets

Gold held a retreat as the widening conflict in the Middle East pressured energy prices and increased expectations the US Federal Reserve will tighten monetary policy to contain inflation.

Japan June core CPI rises 1.6% yr/yr

US slaps Philippine exports with new 12.5% tariff

MANILA, Philippines — It’s official: the United States is imposing an additional 12.5-percent tariff on Philippine exports after President Donald Trump approved penalties on trading partners that Washington said failed to adopt adequate…

After death of govt school teacher, suicide attempt, Delhi CEO office says SIR work must not affect school duty

New PM cuts business rates for UK pubs in latest cost-of-living measure

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England on Thursday, his third major cost-of-living measure in three days as the new Labour leader seeks to revive the…

US sets import tariffs for Russia at 12.5% — document

The tariffs will replace the temporary global tariffs on American imports that were introduced on February 24 for a 150-day period

US imposes 10% tariffs on goods imported from India on issue forced labour

EFCC equipped to tackle emerging financial crimes – Olukoyede

EFCC Chairman Olukoyede assures Nigerians the commission is equipped with technology and expertise to tackle emerging financial crimes and corruption. Read More…

UK complacent about war threat, warns defence boss

The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned. Dr Charles Woodburn

AI boom raises stakes ahead of South Korea court ruling on SK chairman divorce payout

UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month

Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.

We split bills equally even when one of us earned a lot more

Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.