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Asian markets open higher as Japan leads a cautious rebound
Asian stock markets opened mostly higher on Wednesday, 30 September, as an overnight fall in oil prices offered relief to...
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Money just got more expensive — and emerging markets could feel it first
Rising US Treasury yields, oil above $100 and a strong dollar are increasing the cost of finance worldwide. For emerging...
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Asian markets open lower as oil and borrowing costs weigh on sentiment
Asian stock markets began Tuesday, 29 September, mostly lower as rising oil prices and higher government bond yields weighed on...
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The next 100 million: The economic shift shaping 2027
More than 100 million people could join the global consumer class in 2027 if recent growth patterns continue, extending a...
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Global markets end Friday higher as oil prices retreat
Global shares ended Friday, 25 September, mostly higher as a fall in oil prices offered relief from inflation concerns. Wall...
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The Solar Projects Waiting for Finance: Odyssey’s Bid to Close the Gap
Odyssey Energy Solutions has raised $74 million to help smaller companies build solar projects across emerging markets. Its approach tackles...
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Tokyo rises as Hong Kong falls in a holiday-thinned Asian opening
Asian markets opened in opposite directions on Friday, 25 September. Japan’s Nikkei 225 began higher, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng...
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The West is still rich. But the world economy has moved on.
The West remains a centre of wealth, finance and technology. Yet most people live elsewhere, and emerging economies now account...
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Asian markets diverge at Thursday’s open as Europe awaits its turn
Asian shares opened mixed on Thursday, 24 September, with gains in Japan contrasting with declines in Australia, Hong Kong and...
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European shares lose momentum as Wall Street and Latin America open cautiously
European stocks gave up their early gains on Wednesday, 23 September, as inflation concerns outweighed stronger business activity data. US...
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