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Global commodity prices are on track to hit a six-year low in 2026, with a decline of 7% expected for both 2025 and 2026, according to the World Bank's latest Commodity Markets Outlook. The projection is due to weakening global economic growth, trade turmoil, a crude oil glut,
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The upgrading of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) to Version 3.0 is expected to inject greater confidence and impetus into regional and global economic growth, stated a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. The protocol was signed on Tuesday morning in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ahead of the
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Declines in global energy prices, driven by weak economic growth and a growing oil surplus, are expected to contribute to a 7% drop in commodity prices in both 2025 and 2026, according to the World Bank Group's latest Commodity Markets Outlook. While prices are forecast to remain above
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Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to join leaders from APEC economies in South Korea in a bid to build consensus for shared prosperity and reaffirm China's commitment to open, inclusive economic globalization. As the region faces mounting trade shocks and heightened geopolitical uncertainties, Xi is expected to
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China and ASEAN have further strengthened their economic ties with the signing of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol. This upgrade, signed on October 28, 2025, at the 28th China-ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the China-ASEAN free trade
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The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen Bangladesh's capital market and enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises. The agreement aims to promote SME listings, attract investors, and introduce innovative
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Understanding the U.S. stock market requires not only tracking price movements but also knowing the best stock strategies that guide profitable trading and investment decisions. In 2025, the U.S. stock market continues to be dominated by technology giants and innovative companies leading global economic growth. Below, we explore
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Lazard Asset Management has transformed its long-standing expertise in emerging markets into an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF), offering investors streamlined access to the world's fastest-growing economies. The Lazard Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund ETF, listed on the New York Stock Exchange as EMKT, is built on a legacy
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Sri Lanka's continued commitment to shaping a sustainable financial ecosystem in line with global standards was reaffirmed at the Global Sustainable Finance Conference (GSFC) 2025 in Karlsruhe, Germany. The event featured a distinguished delegation from Sri Lanka's leading banking and financial institutions, highlighting the country'
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The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has welcomed the First Mutual Microfinance SME loan product as a significant step towards promoting financial inclusion, stimulating entrepreneurship, and supporting sustainable economic growth. The loan product, designed for small and medium enterprises, addresses the unique needs of these businesses, including access to working
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A recent preprint analysis on the relationship between math anxiety and achievement has shed new light on this critical issue. The study, which incorporated data from 1980 to 2022, including 452 probability samples from 90 countries, found that math anxiety and achievement are reciprocally related. This relationship has significant implications
Budgets
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's upcoming Medium Term Budget Policy Statement on November 12 is expected to set the tone for the remainder of the fiscal year, providing updates on growth forecasts, inflation expectations, and government spending priorities. Economists are closely watching for revisions to economic growth and inflation
