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Middle East Conflict Could Push Oil Prices to the Top and Drive Global Inflation, Says World Bank

The World Bank warns that escalating conflicts in the Middle East could push oil prices over $100 a barrel, potentially increasing the recent decline in global inflation and worsening economic challenges worldwide.


Canada's Justin Trudeau Dismisses Doctors' Plea to Reconsider Capital Gains Tax Increase

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has dismissed a plea from doctors to reconsider his government's proposal to raise the capital gains tax...

TikTok, ByteDance Spend Over $7 Million on Lobbying and Ads to Fight Potential US Ban

TikTok and its China-based parent company, ByteDance, have collectively spent over $7 million to counter its potential US ban...

FTC Votes in Favor of Ban Against Noncompete Agreements That Prevent Employees From Working for Competitors

The FTC has voted in favor of a nationwide ban against noncompete agreements...


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