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Africa
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Significant competition between the two nations is unfolding over economic reforms resulting from political transitions

China will provide Africa with RMB360 billion of financial support in the next three years, including RMB 210 billion in credit lines

Between 2000 to 2023, Chinese lenders provided 1,306 loans amounting to $182.28 billion to 49 African governments and 7 regional borrowers
Asia
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State reserves drawdown equals 30 days of demand roughly 8.5 million kiloliters scheduled through April end

Birol noted the IEA is actively consulting with governments across Europe and Asia regarding release of additional stockpilesÂ
Europe
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Organization says higher energy prices will reduce demand offset investment technology, lower effective rates

Projects span 17 countries and 17 sectors reflecting diverse pipeline of scalable clean technologies

Manufacturing production increased modestly, and at a pace that was only slightly slower than that seen in February
Saudi Arabia
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The median sales price of a new U.S. home in November 2024 was $402,600, down from $437,300 in October

In August, U.S. consumer confidence declined among consumers under 35 while it increased for those 35 and older

Shipments of foreign-branded phones in China increased by 52 percent in April 2024 to 3.495 million units

The main drivers of the CPI increase were the rising costs of shelter (up 0.4 percent) and gasoline (up 2.8 percent)
United States
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Trump name to be given to Palm Beach International Airport as Florida governor signs new legislation
FAA approval needed Before Palm Beach Airport officially becomes Trump Airport


















