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China stocks slump to near five-year low, Moody's changes outlook to negative

China stocks slump to near five-year low, Moody's changes outlook to negative
Australia central bank holds interest rates steady until at least February

Australia central bank holds interest rates steady until at least February

Irony is dead: A record 2,500 fossil fuel lobbyists at COP28 talks

Irony is dead: A record 2,500 fossil fuel lobbyists at COP28 talks

Inflation in Japan's capital slows even better than expected

Inflation in Japan's capital slows even better than expected

Turkiye inflation ticks up to 62pc in Nov, but independent economists say it's actually 129pc

Turkiye inflation ticks up to 62pc in Nov, but independent economists say it's actually 129pc

Weak currency, inflation woes in focus as Egypt's Sisi set for third term

Weak currency, inflation woes in focus as Egypt's Sisi set for third term

Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration

Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration

Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels to hit new record in 2023, China's share at 31pc

Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels to hit new record in 2023, China's share at 31pc

Why gold is at an all-time high and expected to soar further

Why gold is at an all-time high and expected to soar further

Saudi aviation strategy boosts global connectivity

Saudi aviation strategy boosts global connectivity

Women complain of unfulfilled promises to tackle gender disparity

Women complain of unfulfilled promises to tackle gender disparity

Warren Buffett's company's bribery allegations against the Haslam family won't be decided in January

Warren Buffett's company's bribery allegations against the Haslam family won't be decided in January

Discos, KE deliberately commit malpractices to cover up inefficiencies: Nepra

Discos, KE deliberately commit malpractices to cover up inefficiencies: Nepra

Blue Carbon's MOU signing with Saint Lucia sets stage for Article 6 exploration at COP28

Blue Carbon's MOU signing with Saint Lucia sets stage for Article 6 exploration at COP28

Fed, with rates at a peak, now looks at a hold and an eventual pivot lower

Fed, with rates at a peak, now looks at a hold and an eventual pivot lower

Gold clocks new record amid weakened dollar, possible end to rate hikes cycle

Gold clocks new record amid weakened dollar, possible end to rate hikes cycle

Finance ministry sees improved economic indicators despite sustained inflation

Finance ministry sees improved economic indicators despite sustained inflation

KSE-100 sets another all-time high amid foreign investment news, rate cut hopes

KSE-100 sets another all-time high amid foreign investment news, rate cut hopes

Bitcoin breaks $40,000 for first time this year as momentum builds

Bitcoin breaks $40,000 for first time this year as momentum builds

Dollar on shaky ground, yen grows stronger amid Fed rate cut bets

Dollar on shaky ground, yen grows stronger amid Fed rate cut bets

Indonesia wants to introduce local products through stores across Saudi Arabia

Indonesia wants to introduce local products through stores across Saudi Arabia

Top development banks quiet on fossil fuel financing, but vow to up climate game

Top development banks quiet on fossil fuel financing, but vow to up climate game

Wow --- Japan slows inflation without raising interest rates

Wow --- Japan slows inflation without raising interest rates

US aims to limit China's role in electric cars

US aims to limit China's role in electric cars

Indonesia approves delayed Abadi Masela gas revised development plan

Indonesia approves delayed Abadi Masela gas revised development plan

Vietnam to investigate its central bank's handling of credit growth

Vietnam to investigate its central bank's handling of credit growth

Kazakhstan signs deals for 3GW of wind power

Kazakhstan signs deals for 3GW of wind power

Judge offers Berkshire possible speedy trial over Pilot dispute

Judge offers Berkshire possible speedy trial over Pilot dispute

UAE says it concludes free trade agreement with Colombia

UAE says it concludes free trade agreement with Colombia

Comoros, Blue Carbon join forces for environmental initiatives

Comoros, Blue Carbon join forces for environmental initiatives

US, allies pressure Liberia, Marshall Islands, Panama over Russia oil sanctions

US, allies pressure Liberia, Marshall Islands, Panama over Russia oil sanctions

Cities face huge climate finance gap, study says

Cities face huge climate finance gap, study says

IMF sees wide-ranging consequences for people and economies amid Israel-Hamas conflict

IMF sees wide-ranging consequences for people and economies amid Israel-Hamas conflict