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Swiss cut rates again over global economic 'uncertainty'
Swiss cut rates again over global economic 'uncertainty'
by  AFP

Switzerland's central bank cut its key interest rate on Thursday, citing the "high uncertainty" in the global economy triggered by US President Donald Trump's tariff wars. However, "This scenario for the global economy is currently subject to high uncertainty.

US existing home sales beat expectations in February
US existing home sales beat expectations in February
by  AFP

Sales of previously owned homes in the United States topped analysts' expectations in February, as increasing inventory allowed more buyers to enter the property market, according to industry data released Thursday. "Home buyers are slowly entering the market," said NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun.

NBA's Celtics sold for record $6.1 bn: Boston Globe
NBA's Celtics sold for record $6.1 bn: Boston Globe
by  AFP

The NBA's Boston Celtics are being sold to the head of a California private equity firm for $6.1 billion, a record price for a US sports franchise, The Boston Globe reported Thursday. It said the $6.1 billion purchase price is the highest ever paid for a North American sports team, surpassing the $6.05 billion paid for the NFL's Washington Commanders.

BoE warns on 'economic uncertainty' as rate held
BoE warns on 'economic uncertainty' as rate held
by  AFP

The Bank of England kept its key interest rate at 4.5 percent Thursday, as it warned of "a lot of economic uncertainty" caused largely by US President Donald Trump's tariffs. "There's a lot of economic uncertainty at the moment," Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said in a statement.

Battle for Khartoum wrecks key Sudan oil refinery
Battle for Khartoum wrecks key Sudan oil refinery
by  AFP

The once-pristine white oil tanks of Sudan's largest refinery have been blackened by nearly two years of devastating war, leaving the country heavily dependent on fuel imports it can ill afford. As the refinery grew nearer, the blackened skeletons of storage tanks loomed in the distance and the acrid smell of burnt oil grew stronger.