not a collapse, not a miracle — stagnation
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Mali’s president tightens direct control over key mining sector
Mali’s junta leader Assimi Goita attends the first ordinary summit of heads of state and governments of the…
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Japan inflation cools to 2.1%, lowest since March 2022, but rice prices loom large ahead of election
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Eurozone flash Composite PMI remains steady at 51.5, misses estimates of 51.6
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Chinese goods flood Africa, widening trade gap to record $102 billion amid US pressure
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Canada Growth Fund invests $25-million in Ontario rare earths recycling company
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UK consumer confidence ticks higher as personal finance outlook improves
UK consumer morale improved slightly in January, but confidence in the broader economy remains deeply negative. Summary: UK…
Mali’s president tightens direct control over key mining sector
Mali’s military leader has created a new ministerial-level role to oversee the mining sector, strengthening the presidency’s direct…