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ADB cuts Asia Pacific 2026 growth forecast to 4.9%

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The Asian Development Bank cut its 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 4.9%. The bank cited prolonged global energy disruption and...
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Nikkei falls as caution returns to Tokyo stocks

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TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday as investors pulled back after a powerful relief rally, with renewed concern over Middle East tensions and higher oil prices...
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US inflation persists as Trump’s tariff threats add economic concerns

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Inflation in the United States remained persistent in December, with a key gauge monitored by the Federal Reserve rising 2.6% year-over-year, up from 2.4% in...
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Natural gas prices surge 20 percent on forecast for colder January

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Natural gas futures surged as much as 20% on Monday, reaching their highest levels in nearly a year, as updated weather forecasts predicted a colder-than-usual...
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Natural gas prices surge 20 percent on forecast for colder January

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Natural gas futures surged as much as 20% on Monday, reaching their highest levels in nearly a year, as updated weather forecasts predicted a colder-than-usual...
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New York, L.A., and San Francisco among the world’s most expensive

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In the latest revelations from the Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) Worldwide Cost of Living report for 2023, an intriguing trend has emerged: the United States...