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Markets Rally as Inflation Cools for Third Straight Month
Shares closed at a two-year high after fresh figures showed consumer prices rising at their slowest pace since the start of the decade.
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Business · Europe · Technology
Electric Ferry Network Launches Across Kestrel Bay
Six battery-powered vessels began carrying commuters this week, cutting crossing times and replacing a diesel fleet in service since the 1980s.
Africa · Business · World
Regional Summit Ends With Pledge to Double Clean Energy Investment
Leaders from eighteen countries committed to shared grid projects and a joint fund aimed at bringing power to underserved communities.
Americas · Business · World
Trade Bloc Agrees to Cut Tariffs on Farm Goods
Ministers signed off on a phased reduction covering grain, fruit and dairy, a move exporters say will open markets worth billions.
Artificial Intelligence · Business · Technology
Chipmaker Unveils Processor Built for On-Device AI
The company says its new design can run voice and vision models without a network connection while using a fraction of the power.
Business · National
Startups Flock to Port Meridian as Tax Incentives Take Effect
More than 300 young companies have registered in the harbour district since January, according to figures from the city chamber.
Business · Politics
Central Bank Holds Rates Steady, Signals Patience
Policymakers left borrowing costs unchanged for a fourth meeting and said they want more evidence before considering a cut.
Business · Europe
Rail Strike Called Off After Late-Night Pay Deal
Unions accepted a two-year settlement hours before services were due to stop, averting disruption for millions of commuters.