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Pakistan, Iran mull ferry service for pilgrims, traders
A ferry service between Pakistan and Iran has been proposed to boost trade and religious tourism, offering a cost-effective travel option for both pilgrims and traders. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry proposed...
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‘Weaponized Interdependence’ – Trump to Apply Trade Pressure on Xi to Starve Kremlin War Machine
US President Donald Trump departed Friday night for a high-stakes, three-stop tour of Asia, with the diplomatic swing immediately overshadowed by North Korea’s nuclear threat and a rapidly escalating trade war with Beijing. Amid the flurry of...
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China urges to protect 'hard-won outcomes' as US launches probe into 2019 trade deal
ISTANBUL Beijing on Friday urged the Washington to "promptly correct its wrong practices and protect the hard-won outcomes of consultations," after the US Trade Representative (USTR) launched an investigation of China’s implementation of the 2019...
NFA Streamlines Process for Virtual Currency Activities by CFTC Registrants
On October 17, 2025, the National Futures Association (“NFA”) announced a proposal to repeal requirements that firms that are registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) must make certain disclosures to customers regarding...
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Charlotte Bound: FFFinance Forum 2025, October 2025 - Fund Finance x Crypto – Tokenized Investment Funds
[co-authors: Alexandra Woodcock, Finn Howie, Ramesh Maharaj, Sara Galletly, Alastair Lagrange]* With the growth of fund finance we have all observed cross-over between areas such as securitization, structured finance, and the insurance sector,...
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Homeowner shares 'nightmare' experience after solar leasing company goes bankrupt: 'I hope this helps others'
"I wanted to share my experience." by Juliana MarinoOctober 25, 2025 A frustrated homeowner is experiencing the emotional and financial headache of dealing with an unresponsive solar leasing company. As detailed on Reddit, after their original...
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These penny shares are crushing the market in 2025, but they might still be cheap!
Image source: Getty Images When it comes to top-performing UK penny shares in 2025, Agronomics (LSE: ANIC) looks hard to beat with its 79% gain so far this year. But Carclo (LSE: CAR) is beating it in style, with a cracking 197% rise year to date....
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I visited the underrated island with market town, mountains and famous food
The island is famously dog-friendly so I made sure to bring Nando(Image: christopher megrath) A charming island that offers everything you could want from a scenic, laid-back retreat has quickly risen in my estimations. With sweeping coastal...
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This FTSE income stock could smash Lloyds and Legal & General shares over the next 12 months, according to analysts
In the UK, few income stocks are as popular as Lloyds or Legal & General right now. Both financial institutions offer impressive dividend yields that far exceed the FTSE 100’s 3.2% today. In fact, Legal & General shares are sitting on a staggering...
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Uncle Nearest Asset Sale: Whiskey Brand Prepares to Sell Holdings Amid Financial Restructuring
Photo : Twitter The whiskey brand Uncle Nearest is preparing to sell off non-core assets as part of a court-ordered effort to stabilize the company, which has faced significant financial challenges in recent months. The move includes divesting...
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Indian Forex Market Sees 70% Jump in AI Trading Success
PNN New Delhi [India], October 25: AI has transformed the forex market by reshaping trading strategies and outcomes. Traders now approach currency markets differently, and AI tools help create better trading platforms. Algorithmic trading...
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‘Heart of generational moment’: Satya Nadella shares annual letter with stakeholders
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella delivered his annual letter to stakeholders, outlining the company's record-breaking fiscal year 2025 performance and its positioning at the forefront of the AI revolution. The tech giant reported revenue of $281.7...
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Vehicle owner shares detailed breakdown after first year driving EV: 'Great write-up'
"Smooth as butter." by Simon SageOctober 25, 2025 A Redditor recently finished their first year in an electric vehicle and decided to give a review of the experience to the community at r/BMWI4. "This is an incredible vehicle," the original poster...
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Hayek’s Last Hurrah, So To Speak: A Choice in Currency Emerges Among Central Banks
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The New York Sun
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Since 1971, in the Nixonian monetary era, the American government has enjoyed a power derived from the pure fiat paper money that its central bank can print in unlimited quantities to finance the government’s deficits. Simply put, politicians...
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Magical Christmas market with snowy mountain backdrop just 4 hours from Manchester
Samantha Bartlett Assistant Editor, Social News 09:08, 25 Oct 2025 The magical Christmas market is just 4 hours from Manchester (file)(Image: Awakening, Getty Images) If you're on the hunt for a unique Christmas market to visit this festive...
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We have made African currencies legal tender across borders – Oramah
… IATF attracted over $170bn investment … Afreximbank changed our life – Chinelo Cairo, Egypt || Benedict Oramah, outgoing president of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), on Friday said African currencies have now been made legal tender...
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Cedi closes week weaker at GH¢10.85 to the dollar on interbank market
The cedi continues to face some pressure on both the interbank and forex markets. This follows a period of depreciation after the cedi breached the government’s GH¢12 target on the interbank exchange market. As of Friday, October 24, 2025, the...
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Top Business Opportunities in the Global Machine Vision Market
AI, automation, and 3D vision are redefining how industries innovate, creating new business prospects across manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. The machine vision market is evolving fast, powered by AI, automation, and deep learning. From...
Traders guide to what to expect ahead of Trump’s Asia trip and Xi meeting
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The Business Times Singapore
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[WASHINGTON] A high-stakes US-China summit next week is putting investors on edge, with major implications looming for sectors from rare earths and defence to agricultural products. US President Donald Trump is slated to meet a host of Asian...
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Nearing trade deal with US: Commerce secy Agrawal
Trade talks between India and the US are “progressing well” and the two sides are “converging” on most issues, commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Friday, hinting that a mutually beneficial deal is imminent. A man holds the flags of India...
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