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Why investors are seeking refuge from the US dollar as ‘debasement trade’ returns to Wall Street

2026-08-25T04:13:45.000Z
The main source of market concern is Iran’s influence over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, through which the oil and gas of its Gulf neighbours have to pass.

How will strikes on Iran affect global energy flows?

2026-03-03T01:45:31.000Z
Share buybacks are more beneficial if management believes that the company's shares are undervalued, or when it wants to signal confidence in its long-term prospects.
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Special dividends or share buybacks: How companies decide and what each means for investors

2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
A stablecoin is a form of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value relative to a certain asset.
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What is a Singapore dollar-backed stablecoin, and how does it work?

2025-10-01T02:08:35.000Z
Charging the crypto exchanges may be a move by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to clarify the regulatory grey area in which cryptocurrencies have existed for years.

SEC vs crypto: Why the US government is going after Binance and Coinbase

2023-06-07T09:02:23.000Z