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NZ inflation slows despite surging petrol prices

Despite a surge in petrol prices, New Zealand’s consumer price inflation sharply slowed in the September quarter, effectively dispelling market speculation about the central bank’s need to raise interest rates again. Expectations had suggested that higher fuel costs would drive consumer prices above the 6% annual rate recorded in the June quarter, possibly prompting the

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Umicore’s multibillion-dollar investment in Canada accelerates EV ambitions

In a strategic move that underscores Canada’s commitment to electrifying its automotive landscape, Umicore Rechargeable Battery Materials Canada Inc. has inked a monumental deal with the Governments of Canada and Ontario. The Belgian circular materials technology behemoth is set to establish a cutting-edge manufacturing plant in Loyalist Township, Ontario. This ambitious venture will see the

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Wall Street predicts Euro to hit parity with US dollar amid Middle East uncertainty

Major Wall Street banks are anticipating a significant decline in the euro, with expectations that it could reach parity with the US dollar. This forecast comes as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East threaten to increase Europe’s imported energy costs, and concerns over higher borrowing costs weigh on the eurozone’s economic prospects. Leading financial institutions,

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Newcrest Mining’s final quarterly report reveals poor performance

Newcrest Mining’s (ASX:NCM) final quarterly report as an independent company has revealed a disappointing three-month period, with gold and copper production declining due to maintenance work and lower grades at some mines. The quarterly report was released during the final days of Newcrest’s independence before its acquisition by Newmont in the $A26 billion all-paper takeover

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Treasury Wine Estates prepares for resolution of Chinese tariff woes

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) appears confident that it can soon resolve its wine tariff issues in the once-thriving Chinese market. As a precautionary measure, the company is increasing its stock of its best-selling and most profitable brand in anticipation of a potential resolution in the coming months. The penalty tariffs imposed by the Chinese government

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