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UBS is 'very bullish on gold,' says prices could stay high longer
SINGAPORE — Gold prices — which surged nearly 30% this year — could rise further and remain high as global uncertainties persist, according…
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Italians head to the polls in crucial test for the coalition government following the pandemic
Supporters of the Lega party with placards reading “Try me too” in solidarity with Matteo Salvini for the Open Arms…
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The Chinese yuan has rallied sharply against the dollar — analysts say it could strengthen further
SINGAPORE — The Chinese yuan strengthened sharply against the U.S. dollar this week, following gains seen in recent months as…
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CaixaBank and Bankia to merge, creating Spain’s largest bank
The boards of Bankia and CaixaBank have agreed to merge, which would lead to a behemoth in the Spanish banking…
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New Zealand's finance minister expects strong economic rebound from technical recession
SINGAPORE — New Zealand is predicting a strong rebound for its economy in the three months that end in September,…
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Apple to launch first online store in India next week
A worker sanitizes an Apple store inside a shopping mall after the government eased a nationwide lockdown against Covid-19 in…
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China begins military drills as senior U.S. official visits Taiwan
Flags fly in front of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on March 5, 2018. Zhang Jie…
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Governments should invest to overcome the coronavirus crisis — but don't forget climate change, says expert
The morning sun rises over a neighborhood as a heatwave continues during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in…
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The coronavirus pandemic will intensify competition for white-collar jobs, says Singapore minister
Office workers wearing face masks during lunch time in the central business district in Singapore. Roslan Rahman | AFP |…
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German chipmaker Infineon prepared to handle increased competition from China, CEO says
The Infineon logo can be seen on a chip on the board of a microcontroller kit at the Infineon Annual…
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