As drought breeds hunger in Guatemala, farming program aims to help

SAN AGUSTIN ACASAGUASTLAN, Guatemala (Reuters) – Drought and crop failure are a pervasive threat in Guatemala where hunger and malnutrition run rampant, particularly in rural areas – a reality that…

Oil climbs $2/barrel after Fed’s Powell indicates coming US rate cuts

By Erwin Seba HOUSTON (Reuters) -U.S. light crude oil gained more than $2 a barrel on Friday after comments by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated the central bank…

Forex Trading Strategy to Elevate Your Trading Confidence

Navigating the currency market can be overwhelming, especially for beginners. However, choosing the right forex trading strategy can significantly boost your trading confidence. A well-defined strategy helps traders make informed…

Fires observed on board Greek-flagged tanker in Red Sea, says maritime agency

CAIRO (Reuters) – Three fires have been observed on board a Greek-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea, The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Friday, one day after…

South African rand jumps as Fed’s Powell signals lower rates

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -The South African rand jumped on Friday, after comments by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signalled an interest rate cut next month. At 1520 GMT, the rand traded…

Massive blackouts roil Cuba

By Nelson Acosta and Alien Fernandez CARDENAS, Cuba (Reuters) – Power outages totaling 14 hours or more per day were reported on Thursday across much of crisis-racked Cuba, leaving millions…

Oil climbs with U.S. Federal Reserve pivot

By Erwin Seba HOUSTON (Reuters) – Oil prices rose more than 1% on Friday as U.S. Federal Reserve Bank Chair Jerome Powell signalled interest rate cuts would be among the…

Central Bank Policies: Crucial Strategies for Forex Success

In the dynamic world of Forex markets, central bank policies play a crucial role in shaping currency valuation and influencing trading strategies. Understanding how these policies impact the Forex landscape…

Poland reports outbreak of bird flu on poultry farm, WOAH says

PARIS (Reuters) – Poland has reported an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of avian influenza, or bird flu, on a poultry farm in the west of country, the…

Sterling climbs to highest since March 2022 against dollar

(Reuters) – Sterling rose to a more than two-year high versus the dollar on Friday, as investors took comfort from signs of strength in the British economy at a time…