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Russia could hike rates in 2023 if inflation risks have big impact -cenbank
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Canada’s First Quantum CEO holds talks with Panama minister: source
By Valentine Hilaire PANAMA CITY (Reuters) -The Chief Executive Officer of Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals met Panama’s commerce and…
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(Reuters) – Peloton Interactive Inc is offering refurbished bikes across the continental U.S. and Canada at a discount of up…
Tunisia union threatens to ‘occupy the streets,’ rejects 2023 budget
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Battery swapping spurs Kenya’s electric motorbike drive
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Sanctions forcing Russia’s Sberbank to close UAE office, company says
By Alexander Marrow MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia’s dominant lender Sberbank will be forced to close its office in the United Arab…
U.S. retail sales grows 7.6% in holiday season -Mastercard data
(Reuters) – U.S. retail sales rose 7.6% between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, which encompasses a majority of the holiday…
Japanese shares end higher on Wall Street gains, financials weigh
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese shares ended higher on Monday, underpinned by Wall Street’s strength in the previous session, with heavyweight…