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What to expect from the US dollar going forward?

Feb 08, 2026

Washington [US], February 8: Foreign exchange (FX) markets are the clearest expressions of global macro trends, being at the centre of capital flows and the allocation decisions behind them. Last year, major FX markets have presented significant volatility. The USD Index (DXY), a traditional benchmark that measures the value of the USD against a weighted basket of six major currencies, has experienced an 9.6% depreciation in 2025, one of the worst performances for the greenback in almost a decade. In contrast, the Euro (EUR), the Swiss Franc (CHF) and the Pound Sterling (GBP) appreciated markedly against the USD.
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US families become increasingly strained in diverging economy

Feb 08, 2026

Washington [US], February 8: Around the crack of dawn, a line begins forming at a strip mall in Hyattsville, Maryland, as residents ranging from students to delivery workers and federal contractors wait to sign up for food assistance. "Right now, it's a lot - paying rent, buying food," said Shirleyann Desormeaux, a chef supporting four children in her household.

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QIC concludes successful participation in Web Summit

Feb 08, 2026

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Trump after Olympic opener: Vance wouldn't be booed in US

Feb 08, 2026

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China's foreign exchange reserves rise in January

Feb 08, 2026

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Voting begins in Japan's general election

Feb 08, 2026

Tokyo [Japan], February 8: Voting in Japan's general election began on Sunday morning, with a total of 1,284 candidates competing for 465 seats in the House of Representatives.
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Three killed in avalanches in northern Italy

Feb 08, 2026

Milan [Italy], February 8: Three people were killed on Saturday in avalanches while skiing off-piste in the northern Italian regions of Trentino Alto Adige and Lombardy, the Alpine rescue service...
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Eight killed in explosion in northern China

Feb 08, 2026

Beijing [China], February 8: An explosion at a small biotechnology company in northern China early on Saturday killed eight people, Chinese state media reported on Sunday.
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UAE, Germany deepen energy ties as German Chancellor visits ADNOC HQ

Feb 07, 2026
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Aldar, Dubai Holding expand strategic joint venture with AED38 billion in new developments in Dubai

Feb 07, 2026
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Expo Khorfakkan sets ambitious Q1 2026 events calendar

Feb 07, 2026
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UAE and Gabon sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to deliver a new era of bilateral ties

Feb 07, 2026
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Gold climbs, silver rebounds from one-and-a-half-month low

Feb 07, 2026
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DFSA fines Ark Capital Management (Dubai) Limited $504,000

Feb 07, 2026
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DEWA, Italian delegation discuss strengthening collaboration in renewable energy, advanced technologies

Feb 07, 2026
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What's in a high-budget film about the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period?

Feb 07, 2026
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Kaity Nguyen's beauty at age 27

Feb 07, 2026
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U.S. takes early lead in figure skating team event at Milan-Cortina 2026

Feb 07, 2026
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U.S. Justice Department announces arrest of "key participant" in 2012 Benghazi attack

Feb 07, 2026
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U.S. consumer sentiment rises slightly in February

Feb 07, 2026
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Exhibition in New York explores contemporary approaches to Chinese ink art

Feb 07, 2026
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Rubio says U.S. to maintain credible, modernized nuclear deterrent

Feb 07, 2026
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Italian President Mattarella declares Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics open

Feb 07, 2026
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Coe backs dispersed model at Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Feb 07, 2026
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8,700 runners race in Dead Sea marathon

Feb 07, 2026
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China bags three gold medals out of six

Feb 07, 2026