Oil prices gain on US trade optimism

LONDON, July 24 (Reuters): Oil prices rose on Thursday, buoyed by optimism over U.S. trade negotiations that would ease pressure on the global economy and a sharper-than-expected decline in US crude inventories.Brent crude futures had gained 61 cents, or 0.89%, to $69.12 a barrel by 1329 GMT. US West Texas...

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Gold prices edge down --

Gold prices fell for a second straight session on Thursday, as signs of easing global trade tensions dampened demand for safe-haven assets, reports Reuters.Spot gold was down 0.8% at $3,362.35 per ounce, by 9:41 a.m. ET (1340 GMT). US gold futures dropped 0.9% to $3,367.40.The market is optimistic about trade...

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ASSET-LIABILITY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF JANATA BANK HOLDS MEETING

ASSET-LIABILITY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF JANATA BANK HOLDS MEETING A meeting of the Asset-Liability Management Committee (ALCO) of Janata Bank PLC was held at the bank's head office on Thursday, with the bank's Managing Director Md Mazibur Rahman in the chair. Deputy Managing Directors Md. Golam Mortuza, Md. Fayez Alam, Md....

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