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Feud over container handling rates disrupts Ctg port operations

Disputes between berth operators and shipping agents slow handling at six jetties

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Humankind’s Comparative Advantage

A seeker at an early age, Yuval Noah Harari has written about human evolution as a philosopher and historian.

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Asian markets drop as trades fret over US inflation, rates outlook

Sentiment was also clouded by data showing that Chinese consumer inflation remained almost non-existent despite a raft of stimulus measures in the final three months of last year.

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China inflation hits nine-month low in December

For the whole of 2024 prices were up 0.2 percent, the same as the previous year.

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Fitch flags concerns over 'significant' US fiscal policy challenges

Congress has had frequent battles in recent years over the best way to tackle growing spending commitments, with lawmakers divided over whether to tax more, spend less, or do both at the same time.

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Samsung warns fourth-quarter profit to miss forecasts

The announcement comes after the world's largest memory-chip maker issued a rare apology in October acknowledging it was facing a "crisis" and that questions had arisen about its "fundamental technological competitiveness and the future of the company".

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US trade deficit widens in November on imports jump

With Trump set to take office later this month, trade imbalances in the world's biggest economy could again come under the spotlight.

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Samsung Q4 earnings expected to be hit by Nvidia AI chip supply delay

Samsung is expected to estimate its operating profit rose to 8.2 trillion won ($5.6 billion) in the quarter ended December

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Trump's America-first agenda to test ties with India

India is the ninth-largest trading partner of the United States, with a trade surplus of more than $30 billion in the 2023-24 financial year.

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Inflation rises to 10.87 percent in October from 9.92 percent in September

Inflation rises to 10.87 percent in October from 9.92 percent in September

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Trump's win aided by a relentless focus on the cost of living

The impact of inflation on the cost of everyday items was pronounced, with consumer prices rising cumulatively by more than 20 percent during President Joe Biden's time in office, triggering a backlash from voters.

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Equities swing, bitcoin hits record as traders weigh Trump 2.0

Trump Trade went into overdrive Wednesday as it emerged that the tycoon would return to the White House after beating Democrat Kamala Harris

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Trump has vowed sweeping tariffs: What comes next?

This will not be the first time Trump has used tariffs to exert pressure on other countries

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Don’t withdraw money from banks unless necessary: BB spokesperson

Deposited money is safe in banks, Husnay Ara Shikha says

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Hey stupid, it wasn't just the economy. It was inflation

American voters who cared more about the economy than other issues - their choice for the next president appeared resoundingly clear: Republican Donald Trump.

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Commodities under pressure on likely Trump win in US presidential race

Trump has won the 270 electoral votes needed to claim victory over challenger Kamala Harris, according to Fox News

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'Trump trade' surges as he claims victory

U.S. stock futures hit record highs, the dollar surged and Treasury yields jumped, while bitcoin broke $75,000 for the first time - all moves flagged by investors as likely should Trump win over Democrat Kamala Harris.

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India eyes record rice production in 2024-25 monsoon

Indian agriculture ministry estimates producing 119.93 million tonnes of rice

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