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S Africa power cuts: Court orders gov’t to exempt schools and hospitals

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has denied politicians are “sleeping on the job” when it comes to the energy crisis. A court has ordered his government to exempt hospitals and schools from rolling blackouts. But the administration says the cuts are preventing a total collapse of the grid and exempting certain areas is impossible, and that it will appeal the ruling. Al Jazeera’s Fahmida Miller reports from Johannesburg, South Africa. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #SouthAfrica #power #electricity #energycrisis

Stocks waver as inflation drops below 5% level: Stock market news today | May 10, 2023

#stocks #inflation #YahooFinance #recession #bitcoin #Biden #Stockmarket #coronavirus #memestocks #Fed #YahooFinance #investing #stockmarket #bitcoin #crypto To get the latest markets news check out finance.yahoo.com U.S. stocks wavered Wednesday as investors digested data that showed inflation slowed to its slowest annual rate of increase in two years. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) ticked above the flatline, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) slipped 0.41% or more than 100 points. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) rose 0.62 % at around 12:14 pm ET. The highlight for Wall Street was economic data that showed the consumer index rose at a quicker monthly pace in April, pushed by soaring costs for used cars and […]

Stocks reverse losses in week’s final trading session: Stock market news today – Friday April 28

#stocks #inflation #YahooFinance #recession #bitcoin #Biden #Stockmarket #coronavirus #memestocks #Fed #YahooFinance #investing #stockmarket #bitcoin #crypto To get the latest markets news check out finance.yahoo.com Stocks on Friday were mixed as investors look to cap a topsy-turvy week with a rush of earnings from big tech giants like Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL), Meta Platforms (META), and Amazon (AMZN) holding investor attention. Through Thursday’s close, the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average were roughly flat for the week, while the Nasdaq’s surge on Thursday put the tech index higher by about 0.5% for the week. Stocks opened lower on Friday before reversing higher. But reports that First Republic (FRC) will likely […]

Motorists spend days queuing for fuel as Cuba faces shortages

In Cuba, motorists have been queuing for fuel, sometimes for days at a time, due to crippling shortages. The island nation is highly dependent on energy imports. President Miguel Diaz-Canel blames oil-producing countries. Fuel shortages are some of the biggest challenges facing the president, who was re-elected for a second term last week. Al Jazeera’s Ed Augustin reports from Havana. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #Cuba #Motorists #Motor #Fuel #FuelShortage #Oil #Energy

Stocks rally after inflation data: Stock market news today | April 12, 2023

#youtube #inflation #YahooFinance #recession #bitcoin #Biden #Stockmarket #coronavirus #memestocks #Fed #YahooFinance #investing #stockmarket #bitcoin #crypto To get the latest markets news check out finance.yahoo.com U.S. stocks rallied Wednesday after inflation data showed that consumer price gains cooled in March. At 12:15 p.m. ET, the S&P 500 (^GSPC) added 0.22%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) gained 0.3%. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) ticked up above the flatline. Bond yields were mixed. The yield on the 10-year note ticked down to 3.42%, while rate-sensitive two-year note yields slipped to 4.0% Wednesday morning. March CPI showed price gains cooled last month in the slowest rise since May 2021. The consumer price […]

Energy trade dispute: Mexican president promises energy independence

US climate envoy John Kerry is visiting Mexico to look at ways the region can speed up the transition to clean energy. But Mexico’s desire for energy independence is slowing progress towards renewables and fuelling a rift with US gas and oil producers. Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo reports from Mexico City, Mexico. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Energy #Mexico

Stocks struggle as more Powell testimony comes amid continued jobs strength | March 8, 2023

#stocks #inflation #YahooFinance #recession #bitcoin #Biden #Stockmarket #coronavirus To get the latest market news check out finance.yahoo.com U.S. stocks wavered on Wednesday, following two job prints that showed the labor market remains tight amid sticky inflation. Wall Street also heard from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before the House Financial Services Committee Wednesday morning. Powell continued to stress that “no decision” has been made on the size of the interest-rate increase ahead of the March meeting. “When say we will look at totality of data that will include these next reports. We will carefully analyze. Haven’t made a decision on March meeting. Larger point is that we are not on […]

Qatar’s LNG exports help Europe avoid Russia

European countries have been working to reduce their dependence on Russian energy since it invaded Ukraine a year ago. And with Qatar being the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), Al Jazeera’s Victoria Gatenby looks at its growing role in Europe’s energy market. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Qatar #Europe #Russia #Ukrainewar #economiccrisis

Stocks trend higher nearing Thursday’s close, energy leads sector gains

#stocks #energy #yahoofinance Yahoo Finance Live anchor Seana Smith takes a look at major indices and sector gains seen in the afternoon trading session, including bitcoin prices and energy stock trends. Don’t Miss: Valley of Hype: The culture that built Elizabeth Holmes WATCH HERE: Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. Yahoo Finance Plus: With a subscription to Yahoo Finance Plus get the tools you need to invest with confidence. Discover new opportunities with expert research and investment ideas backed by […]

Green energy: Guyana’s newfound wealth funding solar projects

Guyana is undergoing an energy boom after huge oilfields were discovered off its Atlantic coast. Now it is using that newfound wealth to fund solar projects benefitting isolated, mainly Indigenous communities. Al Jazeera’s @JohnHendren reports from Georgetown, Guyana. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Guyana #Greenenergy