EM stocks, FX rise as dollar sags; CEE FX subdued

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An index of emerging market stocks rose on Wednesday, boosted by shares in China and Hong Kong on hopes of China’s post-COVID reopening, while currencies gained as the dollar eased ahead of a crucial Federal Reserve decision due later in the day. Read More

Turkey sets out Russian demands for resumption of Ukraine grain deal

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ANKARA/MYKOLAIV — Turkey set out Russia’s terms on Wednesday for the resumption of a deal to free up grain exports from war-torn Ukraine that are vital to global supplies, saying Moscow wanted to secure its own exports of grain and fertilizers. Read...

Gold holds ground as dollar slips with spotlight on Fed

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Gold prices rose on Wednesday as the dollar weakened, but they held to a tight range with investors reluctant to place big bets before the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision later in the day. Read More

Dollar falls against euro and sterling as Fed decision looms

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LONDON/TOKYO — The U.S. dollar slipped on Wednesday as investors awaited for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision amid speculation it might indicate a slowdown in future rate hikes. Read More

China will support Pakistan in stabilizing its financial situation – Xi

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BEIJING — China will continue to support Pakistan as it tries to stabilize its financial situation, state media quoted President Xi Jinping as saying on Wednesday, during a visit by Pakistan’s prime minister to Beijing. Read More

B.C. natural gas firms warn clock ticking on Montney shale deal with First Nations

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British Columbia is nearing a deal with First Nations to restart stalled development in Canada’s prolific Montney shale play, gas industry companies said in recent days, adding they have urged the provincial government to move quickly or risk missing the winter...