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European Central Bank cuts growth, inflation forecasts
After last month's monster 300,000 gain, expectations are more tempered today with the street forecasting 180,000 jobs added. The most active gold contract for April delivery rose 13.20 dollars, or 1.03 percent, to settle at 1,299.30 dollars per ounce. [Full Article...]
British banks commit to invest more in women entrepreneurs
Major British banks have committed to narrowing the gap in funding between female and male entrepreneurs, after a government-commissioned report found a lack of available capital for women was "holding the United Kingdom back". On International Women's Day 2019, the UKBAA is encouraging women who have the capability to support businesses to become investors and join their local investment commun... [Full Article...]
Jewel Changi mall set to open on April 17
Yotel, a chain of micro-hotels, will open at Jewel Changi Airport on April 12 with rooms for short daytime layovers and overnight stays. Jewel Changi said in a statement that 90 per cent of the development's 280 shopping and dining outlets will be open during the event. [Full Article...]
London granted first of three retail cannabis store licences
The licences were divided regionally, with five in the east of the province, seven in the west, two in the north, six in the Greater Toronto Area and five in Toronto. Ranjit Basra wants to open J. London at 691 Richmond St., a retail space located next to a now-shuttered illegal dispensary that police raided multiple times past year. [Full Article...]
Mazda reveals Qashqai-rivalling CX-30
However, another Mazda spokesperson hinted to Motor1.com that future members of the brand's crossover stable could also follow a new nomenclature that kicks off with the CX-30. Looking much like the latest Mazda3, the new coupe-like SUV comes with the latest interpretation of the brand's Kodo design language, with a large front grille and simple yet sharp body creases employed across the bodyw... [Full Article...]
Nissan LEAF Hits Electric Vehicle Milestone With 400,000 Sales
Nissan has revealed the new Leaf electric vehicle will have a starting price of $49,990 plus on-road costs when it arrives in Australia this year. Comparatively, the first-generation model launched in June 2012 with a $51,500 starting price, before falling to $46,990 six months later and $39,990 in May 2013, both of which were driveaway prices for private buyers. [Full Article...]
Dozens Of Passengers Hurt When JFK-Bound Flight Hits Heavy Turbulence
The majority of the people injured were treated and released at the scene, a Port Authority spokesman said, but a few were being transported to area hospitals. Turkish Airlines officials were not immediately available for comment. The incident comes just hours after neighboring Newark Airport was forced to close all of its runways after a flight from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale made an emergency... [Full Article...]
Economic uncertainty: UK insurer Aviva warns outlook weaker on Brexit uncertainty
Combined operating ratio remained flat at 93.8%. Gross written premiums totalled GBP28.66 billion in 2018, up 3.8% from GBP27.61 billion in 2017, with net earned premiums increasing 4.1% to GBP26.25 billion from GBP25.22 billion. Aviva, which sells everything from life to auto insurance, said it would move from a fixed payout ratio to a progressive dividend linked to underlying growth, giving th... [Full Article...]