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Student debt is a driver of low millennial homeownership 16 Jan 2019 - 11:38 pm
Students hold banners reading Today in the street not to end up there tomorrow on December 11, 2018 in Paris, during a demonstration against the French education system reforms (AFP)
Brazilian sugar-cane mogul is creating the Alipay of Brazil 16 Jan 2019 - 11:33 pm
Cosan SA, the powerhouse controlled by 68-year-old Rubens Ometto, is launching a version of Alipay to process payments and money transfers through smartphones. It’s a bet that could save the conglomerate millions in fees and give it a foothold in Brazil’s
Mobile app spend soars with China a top market 16 Jan 2019 - 11:13 pm
A butterfly sits on a mobile phone during a preview visit of the butterfly conservatory at the American Natural History Museum in New York on October 3 2018. AFP / Angela Weiss
Final winter Detroit auto show a shadow of its former self 16 Jan 2019 - 07:41 pm
An attendee touches the batteries of a Van Dessel electric gravel bike, at the Panasonic booth at CES 2019 consumer electronics show, January 10, 2019 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. AFP / Robyn Beck
Macron kickstarts 'great debate' to win back French 15 Jan 2019 - 08:41 pm
Protesters wearing yellow vests help a person injured by a water cannon during a demonstration by the
Revolution at gates of protest-hit Paris men's fashion 15 Jan 2019 - 08:41 pm
A model presents a creation by designer Fumito Ganryu as part of his Fall/Winter 2019-2020 collection show during Men's Fashion Week in Paris, France, January 15, 2019. Reuters/Charles Platiau
British shares up on China stimulus hopes, all eyes on Brexit deal vote 15 Jan 2019 - 08:14 pm
A stronger dollar aided more internationally-inclined stocks such as GlaxoSmithKline, Diageo and Reckitt Benckiser to be among the top boosts to the FTSE 100, whose members make about 70 percent of their income abroad.
Walgreens teams with Microsoft as both wrestle Amazon threats 15 Jan 2019 - 06:46 pm
A Microsoft logo is seen on an office building in New York City, July 28, 2015. Reuters/Mike Segar
Hong Kong's rural hinterland could hold key to chronic land crunch 15 Jan 2019 - 06:46 pm
Chan Wai-ming, a farmer in Hong Kong’s New Territories district, waters plants during an interview in Hong Kong, China November 23, 2018. Reuters/James Pomfret
German economy slowed in 2018, adding to global concerns 15 Jan 2019 - 02:50 pm
FILE PHOTO: A container ship is loaded at a terminal in the harbour of Hamburg, Germany September 23, 2012. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer
Draghi faces grim euro-area tidings in first new year appearance 15 Jan 2019 - 12:54 am
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Volkswagen to build electric vehicles at Tennessee plant 14 Jan 2019 - 09:19 pm
Dr. Herbert Diess, CEO, Volkswagen AG, speaks to members of the media during the reveal of new 2020 Passat at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., January 14, 2019. Reuters/Jonathan Ernst
Macron 2.0: French president seeks reset button with national debate 14 Jan 2019 - 06:55 pm
French President Emmanuel Macron's pet dog, Nemo, walks past a traditional Epiphany cake, as Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during a ceremony at the Elysee palace in Paris, France, on January 11, 2019. AFP/Ian Langsdon
France's Le Maire seeks clarity on Ghosn before Renault changes 14 Jan 2019 - 06:07 pm
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Brexit or soft Brexit hopes keep pound near 7-week highs 14 Jan 2019 - 05:25 pm
Bank of England governor Mark Carney poses with a new polymer five pound note at Whitecross Street Market in London, September 13, 2016. Reuters/Stefan Wermuth
Italy’s populist spat said to put France rail link funds at risk 14 Jan 2019 - 01:40 am
A man holds a sign reading
America's biggest grocery chain says shoppers wary about future 13 Jan 2019 - 07:41 pm
Price tags are pictured at a Ralphs grocery store, which is owned by Kroger Co, ahead of company results in Pasadena, California U.S., December 1, 2016. reuters/Mario Anzuoni
Egypt shuts six ports due to bad weather 13 Jan 2019 - 06:38 pm
A cargo ship is seen crossing through the New Suez Canal, Ismailia, Egypt, July 25, 2015 (Reuters)

Stock Market

Peninsula Gold, silver hit peaks and stocks struggle on new US-EU trade fears 
People look out at the view of the skyline of the financial office buildings in the City of London from Primrose Hill in London on January 2, 2026. Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP London stocks hit record as 2026 kicks off with global gains
(Files) A salesman displays gold chains at a jewellery store in Bengaluru on September 17, 2025. (Photo by Idrees Mohammed / AFP) Gold tops $4,500 for first time on rate cut bets, geopolitics
Currency dealers monitor exchange rates in front of a screen showing South Korea's benchmark stock index and the Korean won/USD exchange rate in a foreign exchange dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on October 27, 2025. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP) Why are stock markets around the world hitting record highs?

Energy

Peninsula Turkiye, Azerbaijan forge deal to boost energy cooperation
A worker at substation checking documents. Winter conditions highlight complexity and importance of maintaining power supply in cold weather. Oil falls 2% on looming supply glut, hopes of Ukraine peace deal
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File photo Eight OPEC+ members agree to increase oil production quotas for December

Qatar Business

A Dukhan Bank official presenting the grand prize to the winner. Dukhan Bank announces final winner of Thara’a savings account QR1m grand prize
File photo Commercial Bank reports net profit before Pillar Two Tax of QR2,384.4m
File photo The Pearl leads Qatar’s real estate market recording over QR2.08bn in transaction value
Peninsula Commercial Bank reports financial year 2025 net profit before Pillar Two Tax of QR2,384.4 million

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Fans scuffle with security personnel as they storm the field after a penalty decision against Senegal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026. (Photo by Franck FIFE / AFP)

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