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May 16, 2018 - 7:00:53 AM

IMF's Lagarde Warns Rising Protectionism May Slow Global Growth

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde warned that a surge in trade protectionism could sap the momentum of the global economic upswing.

May 15, 2018 - 8:38:17 AM

Argentina seeks IMF financial aid 'to avoid crisis'

Argentina is to start talks about a financing deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday amid reports it is seeking $30bn.

May 15, 2018 - 7:48:20 AM

Egypt’s officials proud of the country’s sole gold-exporting mine

The Managing Director of Sukari Gold Mining Company, Youssef el-Raghy, told Egypt Today that the first large-scale modern gold mine in Egypt has produced 106.7 tonnes of the yellow metal since it started operations in 2010.

May 15, 2018 - 7:25:12 AM

China’s petro-yuan ‘thundering into action’ as Iran ditches US dollar in oil trade

Washington’s renewed sanctions on Tehran supports China’s newly established oil futures, analysts say.

May 15, 2018 - 7:13:57 AM

Breaking down America’s worst long-term challenges

Today, the national debt stands at more than $21 trillion.

May 15, 2018 - 7:11:45 AM

Why negative interest rates are inevitable

The big six central banks now own 40% of global GDP, which is more than double the 17% they held before the financial crisis.

May 15, 2018 - 7:10:18 AM

Gasoline prices could see summer spike, with prices at 4-year highs and record demand

Gasoline prices are expected to reach $3 as a national average for unleaded gasoline this summer, a four year high.

May 15, 2018 - 7:08:28 AM

Turkish Gold Imports Triple As The Central Bank Diversifies Out Of Dollars

Turkish gold imports surged due to a sharp increase in investment demand as well as renewed Central bank purchases.

May 15, 2018 - 6:06:13 AM

China remains largest buyer of US debt amid Trump trade war and Japan sells off

Beijing is the largest holder and buyer of the US Treasury securities despite the two countries being engaged in a spiral of mutual trade restrictions.

May 14, 2018 - 9:47:22 AM

Argentina raises interest rates to 40%

Argentina's central bank has raised interest rates for the third time in eight days as the country's currency, the peso, continues to fall sharply.

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