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Asia stocks mixed as China enjoys Lunar New Year bump
Asia stocks mixed as China enjoys Lunar New Year bump
Economy
by  AFP

Chinese stocks were buoyant after Lunar New Year but other Asian markets were mixed on Monday as a hot US inflation report rekindled worries over the timing of Fed rate cuts. Innes said investors in Chinese shares were optimistic about sustaining recent positive momentum in Asian markets despite last week's US inflation shock.

Natural pesticides gain ground in 'agri-tox' capital Brazil
Natural pesticides gain ground in 'agri-tox' capital Brazil
Economy
by  AFP

Inspecting a thriving green field, Brazilian farmer Adriano Cruvinel is beaming: Using a fraction of the chemical products he used to, he is growing even more soy, thanks to natural pesticides. Agricultural powerhouse Brazil may be the world leader in chemical pesticide use, but Cruvinel is part of a growing trend of farmers turning to natural products known as "biopesticides."