Tag: Oil

Gold set for best week in five on renewed US rate-cut hopes

Asian shares subdued as China trade eyed, yen steadies after recent falls

China’s economy is in a funk and people are rushing out to buy gold as a safe-haven asset to hedge against economic uncertainties, sending prices of the precious metal to record highs.The country’s central bank has also gotten into the act, adding 60,000 troy ounces of gold to its stash in April, according to official…

As night fell across Thailand, a pregnant creature with a “golden” tail emerged from its hiding spot on a rocky hill. The “colorful” animal set out in search of food; or at least, it tried to.Visiting scientists found the “golden”-tailed animal — and discovered a new species.Researchers visited Khao Ebid, a large rock formation, several…

By Doyinsola OladipoNEW YORK (Reuters) -Cruise operator Royal Caribbean Group is in discussions with new and existing markets around the world to recruit thousands of workers to staff its ships and private destinations to keep up with record cruise demand.The number of people taking cruises hit a record in 2023, and with the surge in…

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene appeared on Tuesday to be backing off her threat to force a vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson this week, though she signaled that she’ll preserve her threat indefinitely — keeping Johnson on a tight leash as he navigates a one-vote majority in the chamber.The development comes after Greene and…

Asia shares rise on rate cut bets; RBA seen turning hawkish

RBNZ must keep policy restrictive until inflation falls within target, OECD says

Hugo Boss shares fall on weaker China demand, US uncertainty

Coles sees moderating pricing environment for products; posts Q3 revenue rise