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2+ hour, 46+ min ago  (355+ words) When SRG compared prices on baskets of commonly purchased items at mainstream grocery chains in six regionally representative cities, the difference between the highest- and lowest-priced store in each city was more than 33 percent. And when the comparison included warehouse…...

57+ min ago  (45+ words) Plastics News Iran war leads to unprecedented polymer price hikes in April North American prices for polypropylene, suspension PVC and polystyrene rose in March as supply constraints, higher feedstock costs and export demand tightened domestic markets....

1+ hour, 40+ min ago  (291+ words) The lender said rates on products up to 85% loan-to-value have been reduced by 20bps, while those at 90% loan-to-value have fallen by 25bps. Products at 95% loan-to-value have been cut by 10bps. The changes took effect immediately and leave prime rates starting from 5. 29% for borrowers…...

36+ min ago  (501+ words) IPPFA Sdn Bhd director of investment strategy and country economist Mohd Sedek Jantan said recent geopolitical tensions in West Asia have contributed to near-term foreign exchange volatility, but do not fundamentally alter Malaysia's macroeconomic landscape, which continues to underpin the…...

21+ hour, 57+ min ago  (212+ words) The following table compares key market conditions: Q1: Why isn't USD/CAD falling more given higher oil prices? Several factors offset the typical relationship. US dollar strength from Fed policy, Canada's export capacity constraints, and global risk aversion supporting the dollar…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (368+ words) By Scott Murdoch and Shivangi Lahiri April 20 (Reuters) - Australia's largest business lender, National Australia Bank, on Monday said it expects to incur credit impairment charges of "A$706 million ($503 million) in the first half, as the Iran war roils the "global…...

3+ hour, 39+ min ago  (185+ words) Devdiscourse Foreign Investments: A New Chapter for Indian Financial Institutions Foreign ownership can enhance Indian financial institutions by providing long-term capital and improving governance. However, it's not always indicative of stronger credit fundamentals. Key aspects include risk management and leadership…...

19+ hour, 3+ min ago  (274+ words) Action Forex. com was set up back in 2004 with the aim to provide insightful analysis to forex traders, serving the trading community for two decades. We started providing only a daily and a mid-day report, now known as Action Insights....

7+ hour, 51+ min ago  (133+ words) All Proceeds from In-House Caf" Employing Disabled Baristas Donated Tokyo Electron Korea is supporting young local talent in the arts and sports by using proceeds generated from employees' use of its in-house caf". The company held a donation ceremony with…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago  (137+ words) The British pound held near $1. 35, slightly below last week's three-week peak, as investors weighed the evolving situation in the Middle East and fresh UK labor market figures. US President Donald Trump confirmed that the two-week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran…...