Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for November delivery rose 71 cents to $90.39 a barrel Tuesday.
Day: September 26, 2023
Joe Biden makes history by joining UAW picket line
Mr Biden joins striking workers in Michigan, telling them they “deserve” wage raises and concessions.
Amazon: US accuses online giant of illegal monopoly
The Federal Trade Commission alleges Amazon uses “unfair” and “illegal” strategies to keep power.
Pakistan’s Fatal Electricity Bills
Inflation and taxes have sent Pakistani electric bills soaring, leading to protests, shuttered businesses, and a wave of suicides.
This quarter, Af had the best performing currency
Billions of dollars from humanitarian aid and rising trade with Asian neighbours has propelled Afghanistan’s currency to the top of global rankings this quarter – an unusual spot for a poverty-stricken country.
Nigeria’s government worker unions announce third strike in two months
Unions representing Nigeria’s government workers have announced they will go on strike starting next week to demand pay raises and to protest the austerity measures of the country’s newly elected government.
Mali junta expects delay to February elections – CNN
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Tanker crew member falls overboard, prompting frantic search, trip to shore for medical care
Officials say the crew of a fishing boat recovered a man who had fallen overboard from a tanker and began CPR before the Coast Guard rushed him to shore.