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Exclusive-U.S. energy head warns Republicans oil bill would lift pump prices
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North Korea calls for normalising factories, economy after COVID ‘upheaval’
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U.S. CFTC commissioner warns of risks if crypto firms self-certify
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Mexico Congress confirms Mejia to central bank board
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Brazil’s Lula says minimum wage has to rise in line with economic growth
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Marketmind: Japan hesitates
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Davos 2023: Europe must seize catch-up chance – EU’s Gentiloni
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