As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.
Category: Great Britain
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Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold
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Rising Fuel Prices Could Force Excruciating Choices on Economic Policies
The New York Times – Business:The European Central Bank and Bank of England were expected to hold interest rates steady on Thursday while searching for signs of possible longer-term damage.
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European Airlines Face Fuel Shortages Within Weeks
The New York Times – Business:If tankers do not soon begin crossing the Strait of Hormuz, airlines in Europe may not have enough jet fuel to operate all of their flights.
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Theater Tickets Are Cheaper in London Than New York. What Gives?
The New York Times – Business:For half the price of a great seat at a Broadway show, you can see “Paddington” in the West End (if you can find a ticket) and snack on a marmalade sandwich.
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Countries Scramble to Shore Up Global Oil Supplies as Ships Are Attacked
The New York Times – Business:The United States and Israel launched more strikes against Iran, where crowds mourned military commanders killed in the war. Israel also bombed targets in Lebanon, where the death toll climbed.
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Japan and Germany Say They Will Release Oil
The New York Times – Business:Officials in Tokyo and Berlin said they planned to release oil from their strategic reserves to address disruptions of supplies from the Middle East.
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Fed Up With High Costs, American Theater Takes a Trip to London
The New York Times – Business:Skyrocketing budgets and falling profitability have driven a new form of offshoring, with U.S. producers staging shows across the Atlantic.
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U.K., Australia and Others Worse Off Under Trump’s New Tariffs
The New York Times – Business:Many important U.S. trading partners are facing higher duties after President Trump, reacting to a Supreme Court setback, set the rate on a new set of global tariffs at 15 percent.
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After Tariff Decision, What Happens to Trump’s Deals With China, Canada and Europe?
The New York Times – Business:The Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate many of President Trump’s tariffs raised questions about what would become of agreements struck with major U.S. trading partners.
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After Tariff Decision, What Happens to Trump’s Deals With China, Canada and Europe?
The New York Times – Business:The Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate many of President Trump’s tariffs raised questions about what would become of agreements struck with major U.S. trading partners.
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In a Bid to Kick-Start Growth, Britain Turns to China
Buffeted by tariffs and trade tensions, Prime Minister Keir Starmer took British business leaders to China and emerged with deals on visas and Scotch whisky, as well as pledges to deepen ties.