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The Fed’s ‘surprise’ interest rate cut: 5 questions answered

The Fed’s ‘surprise’ interest rate cut: 5 questions answered

Editor’s note: The Federal Reserve unexpectedly cut interest rates by half a percentage point on March 2 to calm investors worried the unfolding coronavirus outbreak will slow economic growth. After the surprise move – the…

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South Africa still has a long way to go

South Africa still has a long way to go

In the South African President’s state of the the Nation Address earlier this month Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted the fact that the country’s Competition Commission had instructed mobile operators to adjust their pricing in a bid…

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Black women prefer hair products marketed with them in mind

Black women prefer hair products marketed with them in mind

The Research Brief is a short take on interesting academic work. The big idea Marketing reports indicate that black consumers long to feel authentically represented in advertising campaigns, especially black women. Black female consumers outpace…

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A simple way to keep workers – and the economy – from getting sick

A simple way to keep workers – and the economy – from getting sick

The COVID-19 outbreak appears headed for the U.S., and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are urging Americans to prepare now, such as by stocking up on food and prescription drugs. But since the…

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For LGBTI employees, working overseas can be a lonely, frustrating and even dangerous experience

For LGBTI employees, working overseas can be a lonely, frustrating and even dangerous experience

As the number of workers taking international assignments increases, companies have more responsibility to look after their LGBTI employees who face persecution while on assignment. Russia, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia are becoming some of…

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Renault : “Il est vraisemblable que le groupe puisse fermer des usines”, selon Lenglet

Renault : “Il est vraisemblable que le groupe puisse fermer des usines”, selon Lenglet

ÉDITO – Avec un trou de 140 millions d’euros pour l’année 2019, Renault pourrait fermer des usines en Chine et en Europe, notamment en France. Renault vient de publier ses comptes pour l’année 2019, et…

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AU Summit: First continental report on implementation of Agenda 2063 unveiled

AU Summit: First continental report on implementation of Agenda 2063 unveiled

The African Development Bank, the United Nations, and the African Union on Saturday acknowledged the significant progress made in implementing Agenda 2063 and urged African countries to go further to fast-track economic transformation. The call…

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Frost & Sullivan Webinar Explores What’s Driving the Global Automotive Industry in 2020

Frost & Sullivan Webinar Explores What’s Driving the Global Automotive Industry in 2020

Automakers are embarking on an aggressive electrification, vehicle connectivity and digitalisation strategy in 2020 while shared mobility takes a back seat. The automotive industry is arguably the most significant pillar of the global economy on…

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TrendSpider Launches Market Scanner to Empower Traders to Find Actionable Trade Setups Faster and More Efficiently

TrendSpider Launches Market Scanner to Empower Traders to Find Actionable Trade Setups Faster and More Efficiently

Chicago fintech launches revolutionary real-time market scanner to help traders find real-time technical setups in their watchlists or common indices. CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — TrendSpider, a Chicago-based fintech focused on building automated, all-in-one dynamic…

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More liquidity, support for digital solutions needed for SMEs: SBF

More liquidity, support for digital solutions needed for SMEs: SBF

SMALL- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) need help with near-term issues like financing, as well as support for long-term measures like technology adoption, in order to stay sustainable and grow, the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) SME…

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