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Downing Street asks ICC to ‘deliver on own rules’ over Afghanistan boycott calls

The terms of ICC membership have been directly breached by the abolition of women’s sport in Afghanistan.

Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025

Eurozone Inflation Picks Up In December

Eurozone inflation rose in December as energy prices slightly ticked up, official data showed Tuesday, rebounding for a third straight month but unlikely to stop another interest-rate cut by the European Central Bank.

International Business Times · Jan 7, 2025

Dignity and humanity of Afghan women must be worth more than game of cricket

The Taliban uses the success of its men’s team as propaganda – cricket’s powerbrokers should pursue a collective boycott

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025

Dollar Retreats on Report US to Limit Tariffs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday fell by -0.64%. The dollar retreated Monday after the Washington Post reported that President-elect Trump's aides are weighing a tariff program covering only critical imports. If implemented, such a plan would disrupt global trade less than expected and reduce the inflationary impact of the...

Barchart · Jan 6, 2025

Nigel Farage and Jeremy Corbyn call on England to boycott Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan

England are due to face Afghanistan at the Champions Trophy in Pakistan in February

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025

Politicians urge ECB to boycott England’s Champions Trophy game with Afghanistan

Female participation in sport has effectively been outlawed in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025

Dollar Slumps on Report of Smaller US Tariffs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.64%. The dollar is retreating today after the Washington Post reported that President-elect Trump's aides are weighing universal tariff plans covering only critical imports. If implemented, such a plan would disrupt global trade less than expected and reduce the inflationary impact...

Barchart · Jan 6, 2025

It’s tough at the top – but which business leader has the most at stake in 2025?

From post and planes to TV, phones and retail chains – and even a central bank – here are the chiefs facing the most testing of times

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2025

Strong Stocks and Dovish Fed President Barkin Weigh on the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.42%. The dollar fell back from Thursday’s 2-year high as strength in stocks on Friday reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. Losses in the dollar accelerated due to dovish comments from Richmond Fed President Barkin, who said the Fed doesn’t need to...

Barchart · Jan 3, 2025

Dollar Slips as Stocks Rebound

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.27%. The dollar fell back from Thursday’s 2-year high as strength in stocks today has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. Losses in the dollar are limited after the US Dec ISM manufacturing index rose more than expected, a hawkish factor...

Barchart · Jan 3, 2025