We’re here, finally

By Jeffrey Halley         After what seems like an interminable wait, we are finally at FOMC day. Markets have baked another 75 basis points into their loaves of bread, but it’s going to

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World Conference of Overseas Cypriots

The World Conference of Overseas Cypriots – the biggest annual diaspora event – begins Tuesday in Nicosia, with the physical presence of delegates discussing the Cyprus problem. Taking part are the World

Monthly first-time EU asylum applicants dip 28% 

In April, 54,145 first-time asylum applicants applied for international protection in the 27-member bloc, up 66% compared to a year ago (32,570) but down 28% from March (74,950). The decrease from March is attributed to the

The waiting game

By Jeffrey Halley         Markets were quiet overnight ahead of a deluge of tier-1 earnings, data, and the US FOMC policy decision over the rest of the week. Equities, currencies, oil and precious

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Cyprus could pump gas to EU by 2027

The European Union’s drive to slash reliance on Russian natural gas is boosting the strategic importance of finds in Cyprus, which could start producing by 2027, the energy minister said. “Europe is

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