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In 2009, Edward Norton ran the New York Marathon to back a Kenya conservation trust; its work now directly protects 283,000 acres of Maasai land

Wildlife protection, however, is rarely straightforward. The 2022 report describes a year marked by severe drought, increased poaching pressure and technical difficulties with monitoring data. It also documents incidents involving elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras and other wildlife, illustrating the complicated human-wildlife relationships that conservation teams must manage.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Dollar steady, yen near 7-month high ahead of Fed, BOJ meetings

The dollar maintained its stability as the yen approached a peak not seen in seven months this week. With key policymakers weighing potential interest rate hikes from both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan, investors are keenly watching for a possible rate increase following the latest consumer price…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Stocks climb but US data boosts predictions of Fed interest rate hike

In London, the FTSE 100 index ended up 41.52 points, 0.4%, at 10,650.44.

Evening Standard · Sep 11

Oil surges 5%, Brent and US crude both over $100 on more tanker attacks

Oil prices jumped 5% to above $100 a barrel as escalating US-Iran fighting and attacks on tankers raised fears of wider supply disruptions. Brent hit $106.60 while WTI crossed $100. Rising Chinese demand and tighter OPEC output are adding to market pressure, keeping traders focused on the risk of further…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

ECB raises interest rates to 2.5% and warns Iran war is fuelling inflation

Borrowing costs climb in Europe and oil tops $105 a barrel as bank says growing price pressures in eurozone will be ‘longer lasting than we had anticipated’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10

ECB raises interest rates as Iran war fuels inflation fears

The European Central Bank increased interest rates again this year. This action aims to control inflation fueled by energy prices and conflict. The bank now forecasts inflation remaining above its target for some time. Economic growth projections were also adjusted upwards by the central bank. Markets anticipate further rate hikes…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Global Market: ECB seen raising rates as Iran war fuels inflation fears

The European Central Bank is widely expected to raise interest rates to 2.50% on Thursday as soaring energy prices amid the Iran war fuel fresh inflation concerns. With inflation above its 2% target and the euro zone economy proving resilient, markets are pricing in further ECB rate hikes.

The Economic Times · Sep 10

A European Central Bank rate hike is all but certain, the reasoning less so

The European Central Bank is all but certain to raise interest rates on Thursday, with investors pricing the move at near-total probability, but the decision is more awkward than the numbers suggest as inflation is being driven almost entirely by energy with underlying pressures actually easing.

Euronews · Sep 9

Rupee endures sharpest fall in over a month as Brent oil barrels towards $100

The Indian rupee saw its most significant drop since late July on Tuesday, primarily driven by escalating oil prices nearing $100 a barrel. The situation intensified with increased geopolitical unrest triggered by assaults on Saudi energy facilities and Iranian provocations. Concurrently, emerging market currencies struggled, and Asian stock indices fell.…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Rupee ends flat, hemmed in by RBI intervention, oil pangs

The Indian rupee remained steady on Monday, supported by central bank intervention. Rising oil prices and concerns over energy flows also influenced currency markets. The Reserve Bank of India sold dollars to maintain the rupee's value. Traders anticipate Federal Reserve rate hikes after recent labor data. Market focus now shifts…

The Economic Times · Sep 7