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Russia’s central bank cuts key interest rate to 11%, citing decreased stability risks
The Central Bank of Russia on Thursday cut its key interest rate from 14% to 11%, citing a slowing in inflation and the recovery of the ruble.
Glove makers encouraged to tap the non-medical segment
IN LIGHT of a dip for rubber glove demand in recent times, the Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) has urged glove manufacturers to switch their focus by delving into the non-medical segment.
Rich harvest from rubber waste
The huge surge in global demand for rubber gloves, fuelled by the Covid-19 pandemic, highlights a poignant paradox for the Malaysian rubber industry.
Rising fuel costs are a massive problem for business and consumers — Here’s why they’re so high
The surge in gasoline prices is impossible to miss and at the top of consumers’ minds as billboards announce that gas now costs $4, or $5, or even above $6 a gallon in some places.
Fed raises rates by half a percentage point — the biggest hike in two decades — to fight inflation
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point, the most aggressive step yet in its fight against a 40-year high in inflation.
EU divided over how to step away from Russian energy
European Union countries are split on how soon they wind down dependence on Russian energy supplies. While sanctions have been applied to other areas of business, the EU remains heavily reliant on Russian oil and gas
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