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Gold Steadies as Hopes of US-Iran Truce Lower Odds of Rate Hikes automated-news
Gold Steadies as Hopes of US-Iran Truce Lower Odds of Rate Hikes

Gold was little changed as optimism over efforts to end the Middle East conflict eased bets on interest-rate hikes.

20 May 2026 🔒
Mounting Exporter Strain Risks Complicating China’s Yuan Policy automated-news
Mounting Exporter Strain Risks Complicating China’s Yuan Policy

The yuan’s continued strength is exerting pressure on Chinese exporters on a scale rarely seen in recent years, complicating Beijing’s efforts to manage the pace of currency gains.

20 May 2026 🔒
US needs to ‘put its footprint back on Greenland’, Trump envoy says automated-news
US needs to ‘put its footprint back on Greenland’, Trump envoy says

The US special envoy to Greenland, the Arctic island coveted by President Donald Trump, said on Wednesday that Washington needs to rebuild its presence in the Danish autonomous territory. At the height of the Cold War, Washington had 17 military facilities in Greenland, but closed them over the year

20 May 2026 🔒
Sinkhole shuts runway at LaGuardia Airport, delaying flights, Port Authority warns automated-news
Sinkhole shuts runway at LaGuardia Airport, delaying flights, Port Authority warns

The Port Authority said travelers should expect delays and cancellations, with thunderstorms expected also expected to roll in Wednesday.

20 May 2026 🔒
Emerging Currencies Post Gains as Iran War Hopes Gain Traction automated-news
Emerging Currencies Post Gains as Iran War Hopes Gain Traction

Emerging-market currencies rallied Wednesday, paring losses the day before, as oil prices tumbled on optimism over the outlook for the conflict in the Middle East.

20 May 2026 🔒
US state department watchdog investigates Gaza Humanitarian Foundation automated-news
US state department watchdog investigates Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

Oversight body scrutinising how $30mn grant was spent by controversial non-profit that had US and Israeli backing

20 May 2026 🔒
Reeves cuts food tariffs and children’s bus fares in cost of living plan automated-news
Reeves cuts food tariffs and children’s bus fares in cost of living plan

UK chancellor to announce wide-ranging package intended to win back voters

20 May 2026 🔒
UAE presidential advisor Anwar Gargash on the Iran war, the Abraham Accords, and Europe-Gulf cooperation automated-news
UAE presidential advisor Anwar Gargash on the Iran war, the Abraham Accords, and Europe-Gulf cooperation

On the sidelines of the Europe Gulf Forum, Gargash shares his thoughts on the Iran war and its far-reaching consequences. The post UAE presidential advisor Anwar Gargash on the Iran war, the Abraham Accords, and Europe-Gulf cooperation appeared first on Atlantic Council.

20 May 2026 🔒
Samsung, TSMC Spur Reality Check After Historic AI Stock Boom automated-news
Samsung, TSMC Spur Reality Check After Historic AI Stock Boom

Samsung and TSMC are leading a historic AI stock boom reshaping Korea and Taiwan. It's also raising questions about who benefits.

20 May 2026 🔒
Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists automated-news
Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists

France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.

20 May 2026 🔒
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