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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) released its latest Cereal Supply and Demand Brief on Friday, forecasting a record global rice output for the 2024/25 season. According to the FAO, rice production is expected to grow

The United States and Ukraine have finalized a landmark agreement granting Washington preferential access to Kyiv’s natural resources in exchange for establishing a joint reconstruction investment fund. The deal, announced Wednesday, concludes months of challenging negotiations and marks a significant

Weekly jobless claims in the United States rose sharply to 241,000 for the week ending April 26, reflecting an increase of 18,000 from the prior week and exceeding expectations of 225,000. The figures, released by the U.S. Department of Labor,

The U.S. stock market has experienced significant volatility during the early months of President Donald Trump’s second term, recording one of the weakest openings to a presidency in modern history. Since his inauguration in January 2025, the S&P 500 has

The United States Federal Reserve Board has announced the withdrawal of previous guidance that restricted banks from participating in cryptocurrency-related activities without prior approval. The move, made official on Thursday, signals a shift towards a more flexible regulatory environment, aligning

Germany has formally requested an exemption from European Union borrowing limits to substantially increase its defence spending, citing the need to address rising military threats from Russia. According to reports by Euractiv, the request was made through a letter sent

The European Parliament has taken a decisive step toward reinforcing the European Union’s defence capabilities by endorsing a draft law aimed at enhancing the bloc’s defence industry. On Thursday, members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approved measures that would strengthen

The European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee has adopted a draft law to extend and revise the European Union’s gas storage framework, introducing more flexible rules to help reduce market pressure and lower gas prices. The initiative, supported on