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Crude Closes Higher on Dollar Weakness and Equity Optimism

May WTI crude oil (CLK23 ) on Thursday closed up +1.40 (+1.92%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBJ23 ) closed up +0.05 (+0.02%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Thursday posted moderate gains. Dollar weakness Thursday supported energy prices. Also, Thursday's rally in the S&P 500 to a 3-1/2 week high bolsters...

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Head back to the future for frugal living, and it may save the world

We may need to learn to live in a more careful way than we're used to here in the developed nations.

Newcastle Herald

Ukraine recap: as spring arrives in Ukraine an offensive against Crimea could be on the cards

Over the past few weeks there have been a growing number of reports that Russia is recruiting workers and – according to some sources, using forced labour – to dig trenches and build fortifications in Crimea across areas they would be forced to defend were Ukraine to make the peninsula…

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Crude Climbs on Dollar Weakness and Economic Optimism

May WTI crude oil (CLK23 ) this morning is up +1.22 (+1.67%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBJ23 ) is up +0.50 (+0.19%). May Nymex natural gas (NGK23 ) is down -0.070 (-3.21%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are moderately higher. Dollar weakness today is pushing energy prices higher....

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NZ's uneasy stability with China

New Zealanders, especially NZ businesses, should temper their expectations of a strong relationship with China, says Jason Young

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China is trying to undermine the dollar. Where does crypto fit into this?

Hostile countries are trying to weaken the dominance of the U.S. dollar. Where does crypto fit in this?

Fortune

Markets Today: Stock Indexes Move Higher as Market Sentiment Improves

Morning Markets March S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are up +0.57% at a 3-week high, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are up +0.63% at a 1-week high. U.S. stock index futures this morning are moderately higher as a further easing of the banking turmoil boosts...

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Europe must reassess its relations with China, says EU chief

Ursula von der Leyen calls for ‘clear-eyed picture’ of risks as she prepares for Beijing trip

The Guardian - UK

Dalai Lama identifies the reincarnation of Mongolia's spiritual leader – a preview of tensions around finding his own replacement

More than 5,600 people had gathered for a March 2023 ceremony in Dharamsala, India, when the Dalai Lama indicated toward a young child beside him.

The Conversation

Taiwan, China must do 'everything possible' to avoid war- former president Ma

Taiwan and China must do everything possible to avoid war and it is the responsibility of both sides' leaders to ensure peace, former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou told a senior Chinese official on Thursday.

Reuters

Caixin Top Stories of the Month: TikTok Walks on Thin Ice Amid Western Security Fears

As the U.S., Canada and the EU torque up pressure and restrictions, ByteDance fights to avoid a government-forced spinoff of its gold mine

Caixin Global

EU chief urges caution in tech trade with China

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the European Union must be prepared to develop measures to protect trade and investment that China might exploit for its own security and military purposes

The Independent UK

China’s Short-Video App Users Top 1 Billion

The number makes up more than 70% of the total population and 95% of all internet users in the country

Caixin Global

Beijing's Role in Ukraine Conflict to 'Determine EU-China Relations'

China must play a part in pressing for a “just peace” in Ukraine and its role in the conflict will be vital in shaping relations with the European Union, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday. “Any peace plan which would in effect consolidate Russian annexations is…

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China Chalks Up Fresh Win for Yuan Internationalization With LNG Trade

State-owned China National Offshore Oil completes purchase of more than 60,000 tons of liquefied natural gas from French giant TotalEnergies

Reuters

Kamala Harris announces Tanzania trade boost during Africa tour

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced plans to boost trade with and investment in Tanzania during a visit there on Thursday, part of an African tour aimed at strengthening ties with a continent where China and Russia increasingly hold sway.

The News Lens

Ugly Half Shining Through — Kiwi Craft Beer Innovator Making Waves in Taiwan

Max Gilbert says he wants to push the benefits of local beer. “There’s an enormous difference in whether you’re consuming a product that tastes as intended when it leaves the brewery or not. The big thing is to encourage people to get behind local products and get to know the…

The Independent UK

Report: Chinese state-sponsored hacking group highly active

An American cybersecurity firm says a Chinese hacking group that is likely state-sponsored and has been linked previously to attacks on U.S. state government computers is still “highly active” and is focusing on a broad range of targets that may be of strategic interest to China’s government and security services

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EU must cut risks in ties with 'hardening' China - EU chief

A hardening of China's position from an era of reform and opening to one of security and control requires Europe to "de-risk" diplomatically and economically, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday.

France 24

Scientists analyse DNA clues to determine origin of Covid-19

A recent report points to raccoon dogs as possible transmitters at the origin of the Covid-19 pandemic. DNA samples collected at the Huanan Wholesale Seafood Market in China show that several raccoon dogs were present in areas where the SARS-CoV-2 virus was found. FRANCE 24's Science Editor Shirli Sitbon looks…

The Independent UK

China renews warnings as Taiwan's Tsai stops over in US

As Taiwan’s president began a stopover in the United States on her way to Central America, China said it is closely watching developments

The News Lens

Von Der Leyen To Lay Out EU’s Position on China

Ahead of her first official visit to Beijing, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addresses Europe’s fraught relationship with China.

WEKU

Taiwan's president arrives in the U.S. amid warnings from China

Taiwan's president is in the United States as part of a multi-day itinerary that will take the leader of the Asian democratic island through Central and North America.

Reuters

Spain PM urges Asia to open market to Western companies

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday urged Asian countries to reciprocate and open their markets to Western companies.

Reuters

China says Australia-Britain-US nuclear submarine cooperation may spark arms race

Nuclear submarine cooperation between Australia, the United States and Britain may may spark an arms race, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday.

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