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February 2022

Claire Watson Feb 28, 2022

The UN has estimated more than 100 civilian casualties in Ukraine since the Russian invasion, including children, while 400,000 have fled the fighting, as the human rights commissioner says the world was at a "tipping point"."The military…

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Fixed Price Group 2021 earnings, revenue increased on store expansion

Claire Watson Feb 28, 2022

By Joe Hoppe Fix Price Group Ltd. said Monday that its 2021 pretax profit and revenue rose, driven in particular by store expansion and like-for-like growth. The company, which operates a chain of discount variety stores, said…

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Understanding Your Credit Score: What Makes Up Your FICO Score

Claire Watson Feb 27, 2022

By SociallyIn, Sponsored Content Your credit score plays an important role in your financial situation. It can affect your ability to get credit cards, rent an apartment, qualify for a mortgage, or even find a job. Your FICO…

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A strong agricultural industry is key to strengthening Colorado – Lamar Ledger

Claire Watson Feb 27, 2022

By Dallas May The importance of agriculture and ranching to Colorado's heritage and our future cannot be overstated. A strong agriculture industry means a strong Colorado, which is why I'm glad to see the Polis administration has…

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The Observer’s take on the Russian invasion of Ukraine | Observer Editorial

Claire Watson Feb 27, 2022

The chilling sound of gunfire, shelling and the screaming of children in the cities of Ukraine reverberates throughout Europe. The full-scale Russian invasion launched last week is a heinous and unprovoked crime perpetrated against the…

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Buffett laments lack of good investments even as Berkshire profit sets record

Claire Watson Feb 26, 2022

Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc, pauses while playing bridge as part of the company's annual meeting weekend in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., May 6, 2018. REUTERS/Rick Wilking //picture fileJoin now for FREE unlimited access to…

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California leads national ZEV market, surpassing one million EVs sold

Claire Watson Feb 25, 2022

New Data Shows California's ZEV Market Leads the Nation in All Categories, Including Support for Low-Income EV Consumers The one million EVs sold in California exceeds the total sales in the next 10 states combined, and that's seven times…

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Concerns over budget calculations and growth as oil surges above $100 and markets crash

Claire Watson Feb 25, 2022

Global crude oil price above $100 per barrel and stock market boomThe aftermath of Russia's attack on Ukraine will not only cast a shadow over India's fiscal arithmetic, but will also test the ability of the Reserve Bank of India to…

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Centrica profit doubles as British Gas takes 700,000 customers

Claire Watson Feb 24, 2022

Electricity pylons are seen in London, Britain August 1, 2017. REUTERS/Neil HallJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterAdjusted operating profit 2021 stg 948 million vs 447 million in 2020British Gas had around 3.4 million…

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Brokerages expect Cavista Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:CIVB) to post $0.60 per share earnings

Claire Watson Feb 24, 2022

Wall Street brokerages expect Civista Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CIVB - Get a rating) will show earnings per share of $0.60 for the current fiscal quarter, Zacks reports. Two analysts provided earnings estimates for Civista Bancshares.…

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Central Venous Access Devices Market Size 2022 Industry Overview by Global Share, Major Key Players,…

Claire Watson Feb 24, 2022

Global Central Venous Access Devices Market development strategy before and after COVID-19, by analysis of business strategy, landscape, type, application, and Top 20 Countries, covers and analyzes the potential of the global Venous Access…

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Scott Morrison says closing coal plants will drive up electricity prices. Is he right ? | Graham…

Claire Watson Feb 23, 2022

Prime Minister Scott Morrison was convinced of only one thing this week when news broke of an $8 billion bid to buy the country's biggest greenhouse gas emitter to close its coal-fired power plants early."Let me be very clear on something,"…

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Singaporean lender OCBC’s fourth-quarter profit drops 14%, misses estimates

Claire Watson Feb 23, 2022

SINGAPORE, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Singapore's second largest listed lender, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC.SI), beat market estimates on Wednesday by reporting a 14% drop in quarterly net profit , driven by higher operating costs.OCBC's net…

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Comerica Incorporated – Consensus indicates 9.4% upside potential

Claire Watson Feb 22, 2022

Comerica Incorporated found using the ticker (CMA) now have 21 total analysts covering the stock. The consensus rating is “Hold”. The range between the high target price and the low target price is between 123 and 78 and has an…

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Factories forced to raise beef prices further as market trade ‘sizzles’

Claire Watson Feb 22, 2022

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Advanced Microelectronic Products: The Board of Directors of the Company has decided to proceed with…

Claire Watson Feb 21, 2022

Declaration 1.Date of the board of directors resolution:2022/02/21 2.Types of securities privately placed:common shares and/or Preferred shares A.…

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Winona Jazz Trio raised money for a local non-profit organization during the monthly Jazz Jam |…

Claire Watson Feb 21, 2022

WINONA, Minn. (WXOW) — H3O, a jazz trio, raised money for the Winona County Warm-Up Center during the…

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Park National Corporation – Consensus indicates 0.5% upside potential

Claire Watson Feb 20, 2022

National Park Company with ticker code (PRK) now have 3 analysts covering the stock. Analyst consensus points to a 'Hold' rating. The target price ranges between 137.5 and 130 by calculating the average target price we see 132.5.…

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British High Commissioner Robert Chatterton Dickson’s Speech to Dhaka Reporters’ Unity

Claire Watson Feb 20, 2022

Shubho oporannho. (Hello.) Ami ekhane ashte pere anondito. (I'm very happy to be here.) I am delighted to address the Dhaka Reporters Unit this afternoon, the last day of the Bengali winter – my favorite season. Free media is the…

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Tory nightmare: Boris warned of danger of election disaster as poll reveals fiscal fury | Politics…

Claire Watson Feb 20, 2022

The Prime Minister is told that it is "essential" that taxes be reduced. (Image: Getty Images)More than half of people (55%) support scrapping the tax hike, while only 17% oppose it.Senior Tories have urged ministers and Treasury…

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Reviews | Charitable giving has increased during the pandemic. Why?

Claire Watson Feb 19, 2022

As Elias Bruno, a 31-year-old construction worker in Panama City, Florida who supports five parents in Mexico, explained to a Times. journalist: "We're struggling here, but it's worse in Mexico. You must make all the sacrifices to feed…

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Students defrauded by for-profit colleges to get millions in loan repayments | Education

Claire Watson Feb 19, 2022

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday that…

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Can you get a payday loan with a credit score of 550?

Claire Watson Feb 18, 2022

If your credit score is 550, you can only qualify for a personal loan. However, it is almost impossible to obtain large loans with low credit scores. This means you need to look for alternative financial solutions or improve your…

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Uganda accuses withdrawal of coffee body deal of unfair trading terms

Claire Watson Feb 18, 2022

KAMPALA, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Uganda on Friday blamed its withdrawal from an International Coffee Organization (ICO) agreement this month on unfair tariffs and other obstacles that restrict exports of processed coffee to Europe and…

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Does Bumech (WSE:BMC) have a healthy balance sheet?

Claire Watson Feb 18, 2022

David Iben said it well when he said: “Volatility is not a risk that interests us. What matters to us is to avoid the permanent loss of capital. So it seems smart money knows that debt – which is usually involved in bankruptcies – is…

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Goldman Sachs raises its main profit target

Claire Watson Feb 17, 2022

The Goldman Sachs symbol and logo are seen on a floor screen at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., December 18, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File PhotoJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterNEW YORK,…

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Victory at Last: Legislature Approves Bill to End 175% Interest Rate | Legislature | New Mexico…

Claire Watson Feb 17, 2022

New Mexico lawmakers took a giant step Wednesday toward shutting down a few hundred businesses.They went…

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Britain’s Ofgem to introduce short-term measures to stabilize energy market

Claire Watson Feb 16, 2022

A gas cooker is seen in Boroughbridge, northern England, November 13, 2012. REUTERS/Nigel RoddisJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterLONDON, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Britain's energy market regulator Ofgem will introduce two…

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San Francisco voters recall 3 school board members

Claire Watson Feb 16, 2022

In a recall election fueled by pandemic angst and anger, voters in San Francisco ousted three members of the Board of Education on Tuesday, closing a bitter chapter in city politics that had been plagued by infighting, accusations of racism…

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Australian Treasury Wine first-half profit drops 7.5%

Claire Watson Feb 15, 2022

Bottles of Penfolds Grange wine and other varieties, made by Australian winemaker Penfolds and owned by Australia's Treasury Wine Estates, sit on shelves for sale at a winery in the Hunter Valley, north of Sydney, Australia , February 14,…

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Banks use data and trust to prepare BNPL entry

Claire Watson Feb 15, 2022

They waited – and they watched. Ava Kellyproduct manager at i2ctold PYMNTS that banks, having watched digital newcomers, are now fully ready to embrace buy-it-now-pay-later (BNPL) initiatives while playing to their competitive strengths.…

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Zensights appoints Roderick Cavin as director

Claire Watson Feb 14, 2022

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zensights LLC is pleased to announce that Roderick Cavin has joined the organization as a Director. Rod is a recognized leader in the biopharmaceutical and medical device markets with deep…

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GOP Rep. Arizona Schweikert fined in campaign spending case

Claire Watson Feb 14, 2022

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Republican Rep. David Schweikert's campaign committee has been fined $125,000 by the Federal Election Commission for reporting erroneous expenses and misappropriating campaign funds for personal.The commission's…

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Earnings reports offer ‘reassuring’ signs for profit margins

Claire Watson Feb 14, 2022

The CBA, which published last week, eased investor concerns about shrinking margins - the reason for the bank's sharp drop in November's share price - while pointing to productivity efforts given the pressure on the economy from rising…

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Park National Corporation – Consensus indicates 0.7% upside potential

Claire Watson Feb 13, 2022

National Park Company found using the (PRK) ticker now have 3 total analysts covering the stock. The consensus rating is “Hold”. The range between the high target price and the low target price is between 137.5 and 130 with an average…

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Oil majors face backlash as big-profit era returns

Claire Watson Feb 13, 2022

Soaring energy prices have brought massive profits for the oil majors – along with fierce criticism from environmentalists and politicians at a time when consumers find themselves with rising bills.The American company ExxonMobil, the…

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Real estate unreal | Looking for Alpha

Claire Watson Feb 12, 2022

Vladimir Vladimirov/E+ via Getty Images The moving tectonic plates that inspire market quakes are interest rates. And for the entire lifespan of Gen Z, they've been sitting still at record highs. In the 1980s, consumers were attracting…

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India-Australia trade deal expected to include lower tariffs and better market access: Piyush Goyal

Claire Watson Feb 12, 2022

India-Australia trade deal expected to include lower tariffs and better market access: Piyush Goyal…

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CJ Gelatine Products stand-alone net income increases 215.38% in the December 2021 quarter

Claire Watson Feb 12, 2022

Sales increase by 27.51% to Rs 12.84 croreNet!-->!-->…

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Best credit cards for bad credit: February 2022

Claire Watson Feb 11, 2022

CNN Underscored reviews financial products such as credit cards and bank accounts based on their overall value. We may receive a commission through the LendingTree Affiliate Network if you…

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US warns allies that crisis in Ukraine endangers post-WWII order

Claire Watson Feb 11, 2022

MELBOURNE, Australia — The United States has warned that Russian aggression against Ukraine risks spreading instability in the Indo-Pacific if it does not oppose and deepen ties with three allies who target counter threats to the region,…

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2 Unstoppable Metaverse Stocks That Could Turn $200,000 Into $1 Million By 2030

Claire Watson Feb 11, 2022

The metaverse describes a virtual world that has the potential to add a new dimension to the way we interact socially and do business. The financial opportunities it could create are matched only by…

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Getting your first credit card – what you need to know

Claire Watson Feb 11, 2022

Question: Tim in Burlington: My 21 year old daughter just got her first credit card. I'm a little nervous because I got into debt when I was young and I don't want that to happen to him. Besides paying her bills on time, what advice do…

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Whirlpool of India’s Q3 consolidated net profit down 38% to Rs 44 crore

Claire Watson Feb 10, 2022

Durable consumer goods maker Whirlpool of India Ltd on Thursday reported a 38.1% drop in its consolidated net profit to Rs 44.19 crore for the December 2021-22 quarter due to…

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Validea John Neff Strategy Daily Upgrade Report – 02/10/2022

Claire Watson Feb 10, 2022

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FERC Accepts Southeast Power Exchange Market Rate Revisions, Chairman Glick and Commissioner…

Claire Watson Feb 10, 2022

On January 21, 2022, FERC accepted revisions to the Southeast Power Exchange ("SEEM") agreement pursuant to commitments made by SEEM members in response to two letters of shortcomings that it…

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Fed hopes economy poised to ease inflation as rate hikes loom

Claire Watson Feb 9, 2022

WASHINGTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - New data released on Thursday is expected to show U.S. inflation is still at a multi-decade high, but Federal Reserve officials are hopeful the peak could be near.“There is evidence that we are on the verge” of…

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Lack of capital market financing instruments delays decarbonization in Latin America – new…

Claire Watson Feb 9, 2022

LONDON AND DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--February 9, 2022--Limited political…

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How Installment Loans Can Help Cover Expenses During The New Year

Claire Watson Feb 9, 2022

Installment loans are a great way for borrowers to get immediate funds to pay for larger costs, such as to fund a home remodeling project or pay for an unexpected medical expense. The borrower will then be able to pay off these loans with!-->…

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Non-profit organization opens halfway house in Greenville for women returning from prison | News

Claire Watson Feb 9, 2022

GREENVILLE, SC (FOX Carolina) - An upstate nonprofit hopes to make a difference in the lives of many people…

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New Mexico House approves bill targeting predatory lending

Claire Watson Feb 8, 2022

February 8, 2022Updated: February 8, 2022 4:32 p.m. People walk under the Rotunda of the State Capitol during the annual legislative session Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…

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Fund wants Guess founders to quit board amid sexual misconduct allegations – source

Claire Watson Feb 8, 2022

The Guess logo is seen at a factory outlet in Metzingen, Germany June 16, 2017. REUTERS/Michaela RehleJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterBOSTON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - An activist investment firm wants Guess? Inc (GES.N)…

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ON Semiconductor Corp. Fourth-quarter profit rises, beats estimates

Claire Watson Feb 7, 2022

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Regulators urged to ban predatory FinTech lending

Claire Watson Feb 7, 2022

A coalition of lobby groups wants U.S. regulators to look more closely at banks' partnerships with FinTechs to charge predatory interest rates that would otherwise be illegal in lenders' home states, Bloomberg reported on Friday (February…

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EDB disburses over Rs. 200 million in assistance to potential and existing exporters

Claire Watson Feb 6, 2022

The Export Development Board (EDB) has recognized potential and existing exporters under its financial assistance programs on National Export Brand Development, New Exporter Development and Access Support to the markets.Over Rs.…

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Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng rules out cutting VAT on energy bills as cost of living continues…

Claire Watson Feb 6, 2022

The business secretary again ruled out the prospect of the government cutting VAT on energy bills to provide additional support as the cost of living continues to rise.Kwasi Kwarteng told Sky News the move would be "quite…

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UP: Vinegar binds Shuklas & Yadavs of Harraiya constituency of Basti, bridges caste divide |…

Claire Watson Feb 6, 2022

BASTI: On the way to eastern Uttar Pradesh, shortly after crossing the Saryu, you come across a chain of shops on the Basti-Gorakhpur trunk road. What had started as a barter system between distant relatives (called pattidars) changed the…

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Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:LBAI) is expected to report earnings of $0.33 per share

Claire Watson Feb 5, 2022

Wall Street brokers expect Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:LBAI) to report earnings per share (EPS) of $0.33 for the current quarter, Zacks reports. Four analysts provided earnings estimates for Lakeland Bancorp, with estimates ranging…

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Biofuels groups file comments urging EPA to establish strong RVO RFS

Claire Watson Feb 4, 2022

On February 4, US biofuel industry representatives called on the US EPA to drop plans to reduce the Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) of the 2020 Renewable Fuels Standard and urged the agency to establish strong RVOs for 2021…

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The ‘billionaire row’ houses that could get cost-of-living assistance from Rishi Sunak

Claire Watson Feb 4, 2022

EXCLUSIVE: 'Billionaire row' houses that could get cost-of-living aid from Rishi Sunak: London's lavish street properties where Justin Bieber and the Sultan of Brunei lived are eligible for a tax refund housing designed to help…

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Snap stock soars 58% after posting profit for the first time

Claire Watson Feb 4, 2022

Investors are snapping up shares of Snap Inc. after the owner of dying messaging platform Snapchat surprised Wall Street by posting a quarterly profit for the first time. The stock jump came on Thursday after…

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Salisbury Bancorp – Consensus indicates 6.5% upside potential

Claire Watson Feb 3, 2022

Salisbury Bancorp found using the (SAL) ticker now have 2 analysts covering the stock with the consensus suggesting a buy rating. The range between the high target price and the low target price is between 41.5 and 40 and has an…

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Construction activity collapses due to Omicron | The Transcontinental

Claire Watson Feb 2, 2022

Australia's construction industry suffered a slump in December and January due to the impact of the Omicron variant, continuing the sector's volatile run over the past six months.The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association's…

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Swedish Hex overcomes coin shortages to make record profit

Claire Watson Feb 2, 2022

Q4 adjusted operating profit of 373 million euros vs. 344 million euros forecastSales held back by shortage of components, but still on the riseShares up 3%STOCKHOLM, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Swedish industrial technology group Hexagon (HEXAb.ST)…

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Prevent payday lenders from using trusted banks for predatory lending

Claire Watson Feb 1, 2022

Three major banks — Wells Fargo, Truist and Bank of Regions – announced in January its intention to launch low-value loan offers to its customers with checking accounts. If their loans give customers time to repay in affordable…

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USTR official says China failed to meet ‘Phase 1’ trade deal commitments

Claire Watson Feb 1, 2022

WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - China has failed to meet its commitments under a two-year "Phase 1" trade deal that expired at the end of 2021 and talks continue with Beijing over the matter, a source said. said Deputy U.S. Trade…

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Qatari emir meets Biden in shadow of Ukrainian tensions – EURACTIV.com

Claire Watson Feb 1, 2022

US President Joe Biden hosted the Emir of Qatar at the White House on Monday, stressing the strategic importance of the small Gulf state - including in a scramble to protect European allies from possible Russian energy…