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US non-farm payrolls rise by 236,000 in March, unemployment rate falls to 3.5%

The US Department of Labor has reported that non-farm payrolls rose by 236,000 in March, marking the lowest level since December 2020 and falling below analysts’ expectations of 238,000 jobs. Despite this, the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%, down from the expected rate of 3.6%. The non-farm payroll report is the latest in a series …

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The People’s Bank of China increased gold reserves for the fifth consecutive month, holding a total of over 2,000 tonnes

China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), has increased its gold reserves for the fifth month in a row in March. The PBOC reported an increase of 18 tonnes of gold in March, bringing the total gold holdings to approximately 2,068 tonnes, after an increase of around 102 tonnes in the previous four …

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FAO Reports Global Food Price Index Drops for 12th Consecutive Month, but Sugar and Meat Prices Continue to Rise

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has announced that global food prices in March fell for the 12th consecutive month, down 20.5% from last year’s record high. Despite the overall decrease, the prices of sugar and meat continued to soar. The global food price index for March averaged 126.9, down from …

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Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves soar to $2.69 billion as IMF, China intervene

Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange reserves experienced their highest increase in more than a year in March, thanks to $3 billion in aid from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and a currency swap deal with the People’s Bank of China worth approximately $1.4 billion. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s website, foreign reserves rose …

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Global Economy Growth Forecast to Slow, US Non-Farm Payroll Data Awaited

On Thursday, April 6, the Dow Jones New York Stock Exchange closed slightly higher amidst recession concerns. Investors anxiously awaited the release of US non-farm payroll data. With markets closed on Good Friday, April 7, trading volumes were low at 9 billion shares, compared to the 20-day average of 12.7 billion shares. Other significant news …

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IMF fears China-US technology conflict affects investments, drags global GDP down 2%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that political tensions around the world, particularly the technology conflict between the United States and China, will impact overseas investment and drag down the world’s gross domestic product (GDP) by up to 2% in the long term. In a report released on Wednesday (April 5), the IMF stated …

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India, Japan, and South Korea are expected to be the three countries hardest hit if the price of oil reaches $100/barrel

India, Japan, and South Korea are expected to be the three countries hardest hit if the price of oil reaches $100/barrel, according to analysts. This comes after the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC Plus announced a new oil production cut. The move is expected to push Brent crude prices above $100/barrel by the end …

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Germany’s Industrial Production in February Increases More Than Expected

Germany’s Statistical Office released a report revealing that the country’s industrial production increased by 2.0% in February compared to the previous month. This figure exceeded analysts’ expectations of a 0.1% increase. In addition, the report showed that Germany’s industrial production rose by 0.6% in February when compared to the same period last year. The increase …

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