South African Rand Eases in Choppy Trading

JOHANNESBURG, Jan 3 Reuters South Africa39;s rand eased on Friday amid choppy trading after starting the year on a strong note. At 1006 GMT, the rand traded at 18.7775 against the dollar , about 0.3 weaker than its previous close. After a volatile end to 2024, the rand closed about 0.8 higher on Thursday. Investor […]
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Londons FTSE 100 Flat, Gains in Energy Stocks Cap Declines

FTSE 100 flat, FTSE 250 off 0.2 Jan 3 Reuters London39;s FTSE 100 changed little on Friday, after hitting an overtwoweek high hit in the previous session, as heavyweight energy shares limited broader declines. The bluechip FTSE 100 was marginally down, while the midcap FTSE 250 fell 0.2. Both indexes are, however, set for their second straight […]
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China will Sharply Increase Funding from Treasury Bonds to Spur Growth in 2025

China to increase ultralong treasury bond funding in 2025 Funds to support consumer subsidies and business equipment upgrades Policymakers committed to shoring up economy, step up support BEIJING, Jan 3 Reuters China will sharply increase funding from ultralong treasury bonds in 2025 to spur business investment and consumerboosting initiatives, a state planner official said on […]
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