There were many notable things about August’s Bank of England decision, but one of them was just how unfazed policymakers appeared to be about the jobs market. That was despite a sizable cooling in hiring conditions over recent months. However, the Bank’s view appears...

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Developments in US-China trade negotiations have generally trended in a positive direction in recent weeks. But recent history proves trade developments can turn on a dime. As such, the formalization of another 90-day extension to the US-China trade truce represents...

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Oil prices were little changed after the United States and China extended a pause on higher tariffs and data showed a rise in U.S. inflation in July. Futures lost 36 cents, or 0.54%, to $66.27 a barrel by 1240 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures eased by...

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Iron ore futures rose after steel mills in Tangshan, a major production hub, were ordered to halt operations to improve air quality ahead of a major military parade, while lower shipments also lent support to prices. The most-traded January iron ore contract on...

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Turkish authorities suspended shipping traffic through the Dardanelles Strait for the second time in a week Aug. 11 as forest fires have continued to ravage the south of the passage. The narrow shipping passage in northwestern Turkey connects the Mediterranean into...

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Pacific Environment is proud to announce the promotion of Grace Healy to Head of Programs and Teresa Bui to Senior Director, Climate Campaign. Grace Healy joined Pacific Environment in 2021 and has most recently served as Acting Senior Director of the Climate...

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