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The informal sector tends to expand during economic downturns and contract in recoveries, and is also highly sensitive to

The informal sector tends to expand during economic downturns and contract in recoveries, and is also highly sensitive to

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The euro was steady at $1.1635 and the dollar index was up 0.2% on the day at 98.885. –

The energy industry relies heavily on global supply chains and internationally sourced materials such as drilling rigs, valves, compressors

The euro dipped 0.2% to $1.1628, set to snap a five-day streak of gains, and the dollar also rose

Spot gold climbed 1.3% to $3,980.00 per ounce as of 1109 GMT. U.S. gold futures for December delivery slipped

When cities invest in tourism, they invest in jobs, entrepreneurship, and growth. Marrakech is a compelling example. In 2024,

Beyond government and market-based insurance, the family remains a key institution for coping with economic risk. This column uses

Africa’s total public debt has risen more than fourfold since the early 2000s, but just as important as the

The informal sector tends to expand during economic downturns and contract in recoveries, and is also highly sensitive to

Extreme weather events are increasing in frequency and intensity, yet their macroeconomic impacts remain poorly understood. This column argues

AI and other data-intensive technologies may help optimise energy use, but the technologies themselves are power hungry. This column

The euro was steady at $1.1635 and the dollar index was up 0.2% on the day at 98.885. –

The energy industry relies heavily on global supply chains and internationally sourced materials such as drilling rigs, valves, compressors

The euro dipped 0.2% to $1.1628, set to snap a five-day streak of gains, and the dollar also rose

Spot gold climbed 1.3% to $3,980.00 per ounce as of 1109 GMT. U.S. gold futures for December delivery slipped

When cities invest in tourism, they invest in jobs, entrepreneurship, and growth. Marrakech is a compelling example. In 2024,

Beyond government and market-based insurance, the family remains a key institution for coping with economic risk. This column uses

Africa’s total public debt has risen more than fourfold since the early 2000s, but just as important as the




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