By Hugh Cameron is Newsweek Live News Reporter based in London, U.K. His focus is reporting on international politics, conflict, and crime. Hugh joined Newsweek in 2024, having worked at Alliance News Ltd where he specialised in covering global and regional business developments, economic news, and market trends. He graduated from the University of Warwick
British Pound Technical Forecast: GBP/USD, GBP/JPY, EUR/GBP Forex Factory Pound ticks up after sliding on BoE cut and gloomy forecasts Reuters GBP/USD Weekly Outlook: Pound Sterling eyes US inflation, UK GDP data for a fresh direction FXStreet GBP futures down 1.38% over 2 days, peak-to-trough. 2/7/25 Forex Factory Pound Set for Weekly Gain on Dollar, Defying Solid U.S. Jobs
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) found no safe deposit lockers under the names of 25 Bangladesh Bank officials during an inspection drive at the central bank today (9 February). ACC Director Kazi Sayemuzzaman confirmed the development while talking to reporters this afternoon after the inspection at the central bank headquarters in the capital’s Motijheel. He said
Thousands of Greek retirees who continue working are seeing an increase in their pensions, as the country’s social security fund (EFKA) has started issuing adjusted payments. To prevent these new pensions from facing higher deductions under the Solidarity Contribution for Pensioners (EAS), the Ministry of Labor and Social Security is preparing a legislative amendment that
As US President Donald Trump moved to impose new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China this past week, Bitcoin (BTC) prices fell to around $91,500 amidst fears of a global trade war. Although the maiden cryptocurrency quickly recovered from the flash crash, a strong rejection at the $102,000 price zone draws much speculation on the
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MUGHRAQA, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli forces began withdrawing from a key Gaza corridor on Sunday, Israeli officials said, part of Israel’s commitments under a tenuous ceasefire deal with Hamas that is moving ahead but faces a major test over whether the sides can negotiate its planned extension. Israel agreed as part of the truce
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Lebanon forms first government since 2022; Hezbollah won’t have ‘blocking third’ veto The Times of Israel Lebanon’s prime minister forms new government after unusual US intervention CNN Lebanon names new government after two-year caretaker cabinet Al Jazeera English Hezbollah’s absence from new Lebanese gov’t is rare opportunity for West – expert The Jerusalem Post Lebanon Names BlackRock Money Manager
Last week, XAU/USD settled at $2861.25, up $63.31 or +2.26%. Technically, the main trend is up. A trade through $2886.86 will signal a resumption of the uptrend. The nearest support is the former top at $2790.17. While we don’t expect a change in trend, the market is at risk for a shift in momentum or