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China's surprise COVID pivot offers fresh hope to shipping markets

China’s surprise COVID pivot offers fresh hope to shipping markets

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Shipping stocks slid as Chinese protesters took to the streets. But the civil unrest is proving positive: the Chinese government is easing COVID restrictions faster than expected, which should support tanker and dry bulk demand and improve containerized cargo flows. The abrupt change in policy coincides with other bad news about Chinese exports. On Wednesday, …

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'Surprise' Bitcoin Price Prediction of $100 Billion in 2023 Sends Shockwaves Through Crypto Market

‘Surprise’ Bitcoin Price Prediction of $100 Billion in 2023 Sends Shockwaves Through Crypto Market

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Bitcoin BTC and cryptocurrencies are still reeling from the sudden collapse of crypto exchange FTX last month (even the biggest bitcoin price bulls suddenly reverse their forecasts). Subscribe Now to Forbes CryptoAsset & Blockchain Advisor and successfully navigate the latest bitcoin and crypto market crash The price of bitcoin has bottomed out at around $17,000 …

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Trump's surprise Christmas gift to Joe Biden still moves the markets

Trump’s surprise Christmas gift to Joe Biden still moves the markets

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No one could predict what President Donald Trump would do in the final days of December 2020, and stunned onlookers could only wait and hope. A lobbyist has recalled how he dared not raise the elephant in the room as Trump debated signing the $900 billion COVID stimulus bill. “We didn’t want to give him …

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On social security and the return to work? Prepare for that unwanted surprise

On social security and the return to work? Prepare for that unwanted surprise

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(Maurie Backman) If you’re a retiree struggling to make ends meet in the face of inflation, you’re definitely in good company. The cost of living has skyrocketed over the past year and although inflation is showing signs of easing, much progress still needs to be made before people see any noticeable relief. You might especially …

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Former Disney CEO Bob Iger was renamed to play a part in the surprise decision

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Disney reappointed Bob Iger as chief executive in a surprise move as the entertainment company ousted his hand-picked replacement, Bob Chapek, after less than three years in the role. During Iger’s acclaimed 15-year reign, Disney made a series of significant acquisitions, including the Marvel film franchise, the Pixar animation studio and the Star Wars film …

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