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China’s October Gold Imports via Hong Kong Plunge 64% Amid Weakening Demand
China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong fell sharply in October, declining approximately 64% from September, according to data released by the Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department. This slowdown highlights weakening demand from the world’s largest gold consumer and may influence global gold market trends. October Gold Import Data via Hong Kong In October,…
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By Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
“Fear no forest because it is dense.” — African proverb It is hard to recall a period when Nigerians worried as much about the country’s future as we do today. For the first seven decades until independence, we were a British colony—a vast, diverse, and resource-rich entity shaped primarily for colonial profit. As we approached…
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Serbia’s NIS Oil Refinery Halts Operations Amid U.S. Sanctions: Fuel Supply Concerns Grow
Serbia’s Russian-owned oil company, NIS (Naftna Industrija Srbije), has temporarily halted operations at its refinery due to a shortage of crude oil supplies, raising concerns over the country’s fuel security during the winter months. The development comes after U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil sector fully came into effect, impacting NIS’s ability to continue normal operations.…
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FIRS Clarifies Position on Xpress Payments
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has addressed recent claims that it appointed Xpress Payments as the sole channel for Treasury Single Account (TSA) collections, describing the allegations as misleading and a potential politicisation of administrative processes. In a statement signed by Arabinrin Atoyebi, Technical Assistant to the FIRS Executive Chairman, the agency clarified that…
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IMF Likely to Reclassify India’s Foreign Exchange Management Framework: Bloomberg Report
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reportedly preparing to reclassify India’s foreign exchange (FX) rate management regime, signaling a potential shift in the global evaluation of the country’s currency policy, according to Bloomberg News. This development comes amid rising rupee volatility and evolving strategies under the leadership of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). IMF’s…
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Sterling Options Volatility Nears “Liberation Day” Highs Ahead of UK Budget 2025
As the United Kingdom prepares for Finance Minister Rachel Reeves’ 2025 budget, financial markets are showing signs of heightened nervousness. The volatility of sterling options has surged, reaching levels not seen since the so-called “Liberation Day” market turbulence in April. Traders are increasingly hedging against sharp near-term movements in the pound, reflecting uncertainty over the…
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UK Budget 2025: Finance Minister Rachel Reeves’ Tax Options and Fiscal Plans
As the UK government prepares for the 2025 budget, Finance Minister Rachel Reeves faces critical decisions on taxation and public spending to maintain fiscal discipline and fund welfare initiatives. With bond investors closely monitoring the fiscal strategy, Reeves’ upcoming budget could introduce significant tax changes while staying aligned with her self-imposed fiscal rules. This article…
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UK Retailer Confidence Crashes to Lowest Level in 17 Years Ahead of High-Stakes Budget
UK Retail Confidence Plummets as Budget Uncertainty Looms Britain’s retail sector is facing its sharpest collapse in confidence in 17 years, according to new data released on Tuesday, just one day before the government unveils a budget expected to bring tax increases and tighter fiscal measures. A survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI)…
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Sterling Rises Ahead of UK Budget as Traders Brace for Volatility Spike
Pound Extends Gains as Markets Eye High-Stakes UK Budget Sterling rose for a fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, with investors closely watching the growing tension in currency markets ahead of Britain’s highly anticipated budget announcement. The pound strengthened both against the U.S. dollar and the euro, even as traders rushed into the options market to…
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Dollar Holds Steady as Markets Eye Potential U.S. Rate Cuts; Yen Remains on Intervention Watch
Dollar Stays Firm Despite Surge in Rate-Cut Expectations The U.S. dollar held steady on Tuesday, even as investors sharply increased their expectations for a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut in December. Dovish comments from multiple Fed policymakers have pushed traders to anticipate easing sooner than previously forecast, though the dollar has so far remained…
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