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South Africa lifts 'state of disaster' over power crisis

In tonight's edition: South Africa rolls back a state of disaster over a national power crisis, even though rolling blackouts are still crippling the country's economy. Also, the WTO says goods exports are declining in Africa even though the continent has absorbed the shocks from Covid and the war in…

France 24 · Apr 5, 2023

Michelin Guide, TAT extend their partnership through 2026

The Michelin Guide Thailand has helped to generate more than 842 million baht for the tourism economy during its first five-year contract with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) starting in 2017, according to the agency.

Bangkok Post · Apr 5, 2023

US's semiconductor subsidy is counterproductive

Last year's US CHIPS and Science Act created large subsidies for investments in domestic semiconductor fabrication facilities (fabs) because microchips are essential to the US economy and national security. But while no one disputes the importance of chips (which are used in everything from cruise missiles to refrigerators), there are…

Bangkok Post · Apr 5, 2023

Crude Prices Weaker as a Slowing U.S. Economy Undercuts Energy Demand

May WTI crude oil (CLK23 ) this morning is down -0.55 (-0.68%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBJ23 ) is up +3.79 (+1.38%). May Nymex natural gas (NGK23 ) is up +0.039 (+1.85%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are mixed. A stronger dollar today is weighing on crude prices....

Barchart · Apr 5, 2023

Signs of an Economic Slowdown Weighs on Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.49%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.25%. U.S. stock indexes this morning are moderately lower on economic concerns after today’s reports...

Barchart · Apr 5, 2023

The RBA’s rate pause is prudent – there’s still a lot of rises yet to hit the economy

With mortgage holders yet to feel the full impact of the cash rate rises, the Reserve Bank’s current wait-and-see approach makes sense

The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2023

Here’s Why You Must Pay Attention to Eldorado Gold (EGO)

With Eldorado Gold continuing to rise higher against a rough backdrop for the equities market, investors should pay close attention to EGO stock.

Barchart · Apr 5, 2023

Gavin Newsom fact check: Do blue states really have lower crime, better health and higher GDP?

When Gov. Gavin Newsom announced last week that he was launching a new political action committee to stand up against “rising authoritarianism” and regressive policies adopted by Republicans, he lambasted red state leaders for banning books, targeting trans children and stoking racism.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023

Cardiff fintech Agam launches first digital microfinance product into Bangladesh

The microcredit gives unbanked entrepreneurs and gig economy workers who may not have a credit history access to loans

Birmingham Post · Apr 5, 2023

These 3 Stocks Lack the Flow of Making Long-Term Investments

The U.S. economy faces a fresh bout of recessionary fears. Moreover, the water industry, facing several headwinds, is anticipated to be affected in the upcoming months. Against this backdrop, weak water stocks Middlesex Water (MSEX), Cadiz (CDZI), and Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) might not be sound long-term investments. Read on….

StockNews.com · Apr 5, 2023