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The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have discussed the macroeconomic situation in the country, Report informs, citing the CBA.A meeting was held at the Central Bank with a delegation headed by George Orlov, Director of the EBRD’s Financial Institutions Department for Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Türkiye.During the meeting, current issues of financial stability, EBRD operations in Azerbaijan and the current status of implemented projects, as well as areas for improving financial supervision and regulatory frameworks were discussed.The parties also discussed joint initiatives for the development of financial markets, as well…

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Central banks’ increased preference for gold as a proportion of their reserves means the precious metal has more room to rise, according to Deutsche Bank. Gold’s share of central bank reserves has tripled to 30% today versus the 1990s as monetary policymakers seek hedges against geopolitical turmoil, strategist Mallika Sachdeva said in a report published Monday. The percentage share of U.S. dollars in foreign central bank reserves has fallen to 40% from more than 60%. “The fact that the gap between the dollar and gold as a share of reserves is now just 10% is extremely notable,” Sachdeva said. Central…

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New York, April 27, 2026, 15:04 EDT After a rapid spike and retracement in silver prices, ETF buyers are facing a familiar dilemma: go for the lowest-cost option, or pick the product offering more direct exposure to the metal itself? Comparing silver exchange-traded products, cost and metal exposure have become front and center for investors. One recent piece stacked up BlackRock’s iShares Silver Trust (SLV) against abrdn’s Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR)—both tracking physical silver—while another set iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF (SLVP) next to Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM), which invests in gold miners. Timing’s key…

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On April 13, 2026, Governor Janet Mills signed H.P. 1480 / L.D. 2201 (the Act), giving the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (the Department) approval authority over certain health care transactions involving private equity companies, hedge funds, and certain management services organizations (MSOs) connected to private equity or hedge fund ownership. The Act was enacted in response to the Maine Commission to Evaluate Regulatory Review and Oversight of Health Care Transactions’ (the Commission) final report, issued in December 2025, which included 14 recommendations related to, among other things, Certificate of Need law and regulating substantial health care transactions and the…

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When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard. Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences. At the 8th Future Investment Initiative conference, Elon Musk predicted that by 2040 there would be at least 10 billion humanoid robots, with each priced between $20,000 and $25,000. Do the math. According to Musk, this technology could be worth $250 trillion by 2040. Put another way, that’s roughly equal to:…

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Investing.com – has hired three senior traders to expand its credit trading operations, including new leadership for credit-default swaps and electronic trading strategy, Bloomberg reported Monday. Jackson Graham will join RBC in June as head of single-name CDS trading, according to an internal memo reviewed by Bloomberg. Graham previously worked at Squarepoint Capital and spent five years at Morgan Stanley in New York and London, where he served as head of Europe, Middle East and Africa CDS trading. He will be based in New York and report to Santosh Sateesh, global head of credit derivatives trading. Vincent Boccio joined RBC…

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Find out which banks are offering the top rates. Money market accounts (MMAs) can be a great place to store your cash if you’re looking for a relatively high interest rate along with liquidity and flexibility. Unlike traditional savings accounts, MMAs typically offer better returns, and they may also provide check-writing privileges and debit card access. This makes these accounts ideal for holding long-term savings that you want to grow over time, but can still access when needed for certain purchases or bills. This embedded content is not available in your region. Where are the best money market interest rates…

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27 April, 2026 By Daniel Bosley Financial consultant warns removal of exemptions as part of landfill tax reforms will make maritime projects unviable and harm growth This area is reserved. Please register or subscribe for full access to continue reading. If you are a subscriber, login here. Subscribe for unlimited access Monthly print edition Up-to-date prices on more than 100 grades of recycled materials MRW Handbook directory Regular newsletters Unrestricted access to interviews and in-depth analysis Exclusive supplements Register…

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