Tag: Economy
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Ringgit Climbs to Fresh 7-Year High Against the Dollar
Ringgit closes at a fresh 7-year high against the dollar The Malaysian ringgit firmed to a fresh seven-year high against the U.S. dollar by the end of trading on Thursday, signaling renewed investor confidence in Malaysia’s economy and a shift in global dollar dynamics. At 6pm, the local currency traded at 3.9500/3.9555 per dollar, improving…
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Burkina Faso and Ghana’s Quiet Power Shift: State-Led Development in West Africa
Quiet Power Shift: A New West Africa Strategy When headlines spotlight debt, unemployment, and political pressure, a different narrative unfolds in West Africa. Burkina Faso and Ghana are quietly pursuing a comprehensive, state-led development strategy that aims to redraw regional power dynamics. Rather than relying on fleeting external investment or volatile commodity prices, both countries…
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Short Wave: Iran’s Internet Blackout and the Protests Driving It
Overview: Why Iran’s Internet Is Going Dark What began as a series of demonstrations over inflation and the devaluation of the national currency has escalated into an information blackout of unprecedented scale. In recent weeks, the Iranian government has restricted online access, throttling or cutting connections for vast swaths of the population. The aim, according…
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Iran’s Internet Blackout Amid Protests: What This Means for Civic Voice and Daily Life
Overview: A Nation in Digital Silence In Iran, a near-total internet blackout has taken hold as authorities attempt to quell widespread protests over inflation, currency devaluation, and economic hardship. The government’s move to restrict online access follows days of demonstrations that have tested the country’s social and political fault lines. While the exact scope and…
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Haredim in Israel’s Periphery: Distinct Lifestyle Gaps Revealed in New Demographic Patterns
Introduction: A Quiet Demographic Shift Ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities, or Haredim, have long been associated with insular lifestyles, strong family structures, and rapid population growth. However, recent research and field observations suggest that Haredi families living in Israel’s periphery — regions outside major urban centers like Jerusalem and Bnei Brak — are developing noticeably different household…
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Ringgit Surges to Seven-Year Peak on AI and Growth Optimism in Malaysia
Malaysia’s Ringgit Reaches Seven-Year High The Malaysian ringgit rose to its strongest level in more than seven years, fueled by renewed optimism about the country’s role in the artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain and an improving growth outlook. Traders cited a combination of domestic policy signals, a brighter export outlook, and the view that Malaysia…
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Ringgit at Seven-Year High on AI Optimism and Malaysia’s Growth Outlook
Malaysia’s ringgit climbs on AI-driven growth optimism The Malaysian ringgit surged to its strongest level in more than seven years, extending gains as investors bet on the nation’s improving growth outlook and its expanding role in the artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain. The currency rose as much as 0.8% against the dollar in early trading,…
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Gold Surges Past $5,000: A Historic Rally Brightens a Tumultuous Market
Gold Breaks a Historic Milestone as 2025 Rally Extends Gold has breached the $5,000 per ounce mark for the first time in history, a milestone that underscores a continued, broad-based rally that began stirring in early 2025. After climbing more than 60% over the year, the precious metal is drawing fresh attention from investors, central…
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10 Promises, One Clear Path: Bawumia’s agenda prioritises everyday challenges over empty rhetoric
Introduction: A Plain-Spoken Roadmap for Ghana Ghana faces a pivotal moment. After years of political rhetoric that often framed change as distant, the country now demands a grounded plan that tangibly improves daily life. The agenda attributed to Vice President (Dr.) Mahamudu Bawumia centers on 10 concrete promises designed to address everyday challenges—rising costs, service…
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Philippines Stocks Drift as GDP Data Looms for Investors
Pretend Calm Masks a Market on Edge Trading desks in Manila anticipate a calmed yet cautious week for the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi), as investors brace for crucial GDP data and other macro releases. After a volatile session last week, characterized by sharp swings between gains and losses, market participants expect a period of…