Oil prices steady as investors watch Trump policies
Oil prices held steady on Wednesday, with traders closely watching President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs and the potential impact of the national energy emergency he declared on his first day in office, reports Reuters.Brent crude futures inched 4 cents higher, or 0.05 per cent, to $79.33 per barrel at 1246...
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Islami Bank official achieves AAOIFI's CSAA fellowship
Abu Nasir Md Muzahid, Senior Principal Officer of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC achieved the Certified Shari'ah Advisor and Auditor (CSAA) fellowship of Bahrain-based Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI). The bank official is now entitled to all the privileges of AAOIFI, a globally accredited organisation that prepares...
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Gold near 3-month high on softer dollar, Trump policy uncertainty
Prices of safe-haven gold rose to a near three-month high on Wednesday, boosted by uncertainty surrounding US President Trump's policies and a softer dollar, reports Reuters.Spot gold added 0.4 per cent to $2,755.19 per ounce as of 1200 GMT. The price hit its highest level in 12 weeks earlier in...
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More US LNG exports to Europe will help market, Uniper CEO says
BERLIN, Jan 22 (Reuters): More US exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe as called for by President Donald Trump will relieve tight global markets, reduce prices, and help traders diversify their supplies, the head of German utility Uniper said on Wednesday"When Trump sends more gas to Europe it...
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Brazilian soy shipments to China from 5 firms halted
BEIJING, Jan 22 (Reuters): China, the world's biggest soybean buyer, has stopped receiving Brazilian soybean shipments from five entities after cargoes did not meet phytosanitary requirements, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.Brazil, the world's biggest exporter of the oilseeds, has from Jan. 8 suspended...
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