Cocoa’s biggest annual gain in 15 years sending chocolate prices up
The largest surge in cocoa prices in the past 15 years is having an effect on chocolate prices worldwide. And consumers are likely to experience an even larger impact when…
Egypt set to establish free trade with EAEU
Discussions aimed at creating a free trade zone between Egypt and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) are in their final stages, Russian Trade Representative to Egypt Alexei Tevanyan said. “The…
Rice prices surged to a fresh 15-year high
Rice prices rose to a new 15-year high due to strong demand and ongoing supply issues. According to the Thai Rice Exporters Association, Thai white rice 5% broken – an…
“heroin”. Cough syrups containing heroin were sold in pharmacies
Heroin, one of the most feared drugs of modern times, was invented as a cough suppressant and was sold in pharmacies until 1971 In the 19th century, tuberculosis was one…
Gold gains amid Fed rate cut expectations
Gold rose in the final week of the year as traders expect the US currency to weaken in 2024 amid anticipated interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Gold prices…
Erdoğan appoints crypto professor to central bank
Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has appointed Fatma Ozkul, a professor who teaches about crypto assets and blockchain technology, as a member of the central bank’s rate-setting committee. Ozkul, a…