<p>Oil prices rose in early trading today following OPEC+'s decision to maintain its oil production policy despite the move showing weekly losses amid reports of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.</p><p><br /></p><p>Meanwhile, Brent crude rose 37 cents (0.5%) to $79.07 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate
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With Various Pressures, El Salvador Still Wants to Remain With a BTC-Based Financial System?
<p>The Vice President of El Salvador, Felix Ulloa recently confirmed that Bitcoin will continue to be a legal means of payment in the country during the second term of President Nayib Bukele.</p><p><br /></p><p>The announcement follows the IMF's request to re-evaluate cryptocurrencies as a legal means of pay
NFP Data Rises More Than Expected! What Indications Can Market Players Take?
<p>U.S. job growth picked up in January, likely due to a resilient economy and high worker productivity prompting businesses to hire and retain more workers. This trend is seen to protect the economy from this year's recession.</p><p><br /></p><p>Nonfarm payrolls increased by 353,000 workers last month, the
Weekly Market Wrap With Gary Thomson: NASDAQ, EUR/USD, GOLD, OIL, APPLE
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US launches airstrikes on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria, say officials – live
<p>Officials say response targeting militants in Iraq and Syria The US launched an air assault on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias, in an opening salvo of retaliation for the drone strike that killed three US service members in Jordan last weekend, officials have told Associated Press. The initial strikes [&he
Home secretary asks for all Clapham attack suspect’s official papers
<p>Rightwing Tories have seized on case after it emerged Abdul Ezedi was granted asylum despite sexual assault conviction The home secretary has asked to see all official papers about the Clapham chemical assault suspect Abdul Ezedi, who was granted asylum despite having a sexual assault conviction. James Cleverly requested the documents on T
£1.85bn AI contract will help Royal Navy keep ships at sea for longer
<p>Grant Shapps announces 15-year tech contract for UK arm of defence specialist Thales The defence secretary has awarded a near-£2bn contract to use artificial intelligence and virtual reality to keep British warships and submarines at sea for longer. Grant Shapps has announced a £1.85bn deal with the UK arm of defence and
Futures Give Back Ground Following Jobs Report But Remain Positive
<p>The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Friday, with stocks likely to extend the significant rebound seen during the previous session.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://newsmovesmarketsforex.com/futures-give-back-ground-following-jobs-report-but-remain-positive/">Futures Give Back
Derek Draper funeral attended by guests including Elton John and Tony Blair
<p>Draper died on 3 January aged 56 after suffering long-lasting symptoms from coronavirus Sir Elton John, Tony Blair and Piers Morgan were among the guests at the funeral of former political lobbyist-turned-psychologist Derek Draper. John had previously invited Draper and his wife, Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway, to be his gues
African countries are struggling with high debt, demands to spend more and collapsing currencies: the policy fixes that could help
<p><strong>By <a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/jonathan-munemo-1278973">Jonathan Munemo</a>, <em><a href="https://theconversation.com/institutions/salisbury-university-4794">Salisbury University</a> </em></strong></p> <p>Highly indebted African countr