Day: March 14, 2023

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Garbage collectors in Paris extend walkout to March 20

Garbage collectors in Paris decided to extend their walkout Tuesday to March 20, according to media reports.The workers decided to extend their strike for the second time, broadcaster CNEWS reported, citing trade unions.Trash workers walked out on Mar...

OECD jobless rate remains at record low in January

The jobless rate in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) area remained at a record low of 4.9% for the seventh consecutive month in January, the international group said on Tuesday.The number of unemployed people fell to 33...

Oil extends losses after collapse of US banks

Oil prices continued their losses on Tuesday amid concerns about the US banking sector after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank.International benchmark Brent crude traded at $79.96 per barrel at 9.57 a.m. local time (0657GMT)...

Asian stock markets down at Tuesday’s close

Most major Asian stock markets closed lower on Tuesday as the collapse of two US lenders -- Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank -- within days raised worries over the spillover effect across global markets.The Asia Dow, which includes blue-chip com...