S Arabia may lower April oil prices for Asia
SINGAPORE, Feb 28 (Reuters): Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia may slightly cut its crude prices for Asian buyers in April, tracking the marginal decline in benchmark prices this month, traders said on Friday.The April official selling price (OSP) for flagship Arab Light crude may decline by 20 cents to 65...
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Agriculture sector sees new-found potential in 'Binadhan-14'
MYMENSINGH, Feb 28 (BSS): Binadhan-14, a short-lived, high-yielding and highly heat-tolerant Nabi Boro rice variety developed by the Bangladesh Atomic Agricultural Research Institute (BINA), has opened new possibilities in the country's agricultural sector.It has already become popular as a variety that can be cultivated in the Rabi season, especially after...
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Bitcoin falls below $80,000 first time since November
HONG KONG, Feb 28 (AFP): Bitcoin sank below $80,000 on Friday for the first time in more than three months as a sell-off in the cryptocurrency sector gathered pace amid volatility in global markets.The digital unit fell to as low as $79,525.88 in early Asian trade -- its lowest level...
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Gold set to record worst week in three months on robust dollar
Gold prices fell on Friday as the dollar remained firm after US inflation data came in line with expectations, suggesting the US Federal Reserve may adopt a cautious stance on additional rate cuts, reports Reuters.Spot gold fell 1.1 per cent to $2,845.53 an ounce as of 09:05 a.m. ET (1405...
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Supply of commodities to be ensured within a week: Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir
SAVAR, Feb 28 (BSS): Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin has assured that supply of all commodities in the market would be ensured within a week."Supply of edible oil, dates and chickpeas would be normal in the market within next seven days", he told journalists following a meeting with tannery owners...
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