Local fruits see high demand in Dhaka as consumers prioritise freshness
Consumers are increasingly opting for domestic fruits due to their affordability and fresh quality, reports UNB.Shoppers at various kitchen markets in the capital told UNB that they were purchasing more local fruits this year, drawn by their freshness and reasonable prices.A visit to different markets revealed an abundant supply of...
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Gold heads for best week in six, US payrolls data on tap
Gold prices climbed on Friday and were headed for their best week in six, buoyed by trade war concerns and a weaker dollar, while the market's focus shifted to the U.S. non-farm payrolls report due later in the day, reports Reuters.Spot gold added 0.3% to $2,919.19 an ounce as of...
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China's commodity imports limp into 2025 amid economic, trade concerns
LAUNCESTON (Australia), Mar 7 (Reuters): China's imports of major commodities got off to a weak start in 2025, continuing the recent softening trend amid concern over growth momentum in the world's second-biggest economy.Imports of crude oil, natural gas, iron ore and copper all declined in the first two months of...
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Saudi Arabia cuts oil prices to Asia for first time in three months
Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, on Friday lowered crude oil prices for Asian buyers in April for the first time in three months, in line with market expectations and after OPEC+ agreed to gradually increase supply in the same month, reports Reuters.State oil company Saudi Aramco lowered the...
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