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16+ min ago  (525+ words) The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is extending its gains for the second successive session and trading around 98.60 during the Asian hours on Monday. Traders will likely watch…...

32+ min ago  (349+ words) Hungary introduced higher statutory wages from 1 January, raising the minimum wage by 11 per cent and the guaranteed wage minimum by 7 per cent, the Ministry for National Economy said in a statement. The increases follow a unanimous agreement between the government,…...

34+ min ago  (765+ words) South Africa's love of a cold beer or a tipple of spirits comes with a dark side. Hidden beneath the clink of glasses is a shadowy R25.1 billion illicit alcohol industry that kills, fuels crime, and robs the state of much-needed…...

36+ min ago  (292+ words) The 200-period Simple Moving Average (SMA) continues to rise, and the USD/JPY pair holds above it, reinforcing a bullish bias. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) line stands above its Signal line and sits marginally in positive territory, with…...

39+ min ago  (448+ words) Yassine Goui'a, President of the National Organization of Entrepreneurs (ONE), said in his 2025 economic assessment that Tunisia's growth remained weak at just 2.5%, a level insufficient to generate jobs or reduce unemployment. Speaking to Express FM, Goui'a noted that inflation remained…...

40+ min ago  (572+ words) London, Jan 5, 2026, 02:54 ET " Premarket London shares were set for a firmer start on Monday as investors assessed the market fallout from the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a weekend shock that has kept oil traders on alert while lifting…...

52+ min ago  (1939+ words) We reveal all the magic windows that can help you save money on your mortgage, car, travel and home insurance KNOWING when to book a holiday or take out insurance can be daunting, especially when the prices can vary so…...

52+ min ago  (190+ words) [BANGKOK] Thailand plans to review its inflation basket, as the country's central bank observed that the persistently low figures do not reflect elevated costs of living. The plan emerged on Monday (Jan 5) from the minutes of the Bank of Thailand's…...

52+ min ago  (375+ words) The Guardian reported on Monday that President Trump warned Washington could launch a new military intervention if Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodr'guez, failed to meet US demands. He also made remarks about Colombia's leadership, floated the idea of "Operation Colombia,…...

58+ min ago  (249+ words) Rs 1 is worth roughly 3 Pakistani rupees. Using that equivalence, an income of 3 lakh Pakistani rupees a month is broadly similar to Rs 1 lakh in India. This benchmark helps compare how many people in Pakistan fall into a relatively high-earning bracket....