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Egypt increases fuel prices following depreciation of local currency

Egypt increases fuel prices following depreciation of local currency

The Cabinet’s Facebook page announced the new prices, which took effect on Friday morning. Diesel, crucial for transportation, increased from 8.5 Egyptian pounds ($0.18) to 10 pounds ($0.21) per liter. Egypt, a net energy importer, raised the price of 95 octane gasoline to 13.5 Egyptian pounds ($0.29) per liter from 12.5 pounds ($0.27). The government […]

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Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as China unveils 5% economic growth target for 2024

Shares were mixed Tuesday in Asia after China’s premier said the country’s target for economic growth this year is around 5%, in line with expectations. During the the China’s National People’s Congress also said Beijing would issue 1 trillion yuan ($139 billion) in long-term bonds to help bridge funding gaps, provide support to financially strapped […]