Ashland (ASH) reportedly being pushed for sale by activist investor

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Russia proposes to increase exports of fertilizers, medicines, and other high-value-added products to ASEAN countries, according to reports

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Pantheon Macro, post-BoE, expects the Bank Rate on hold through to the end of 2027

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Ashland (ASH) reportedly being pushed for sale by activist investor

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OPEC says world oil demand to reach 113.3mln bpd by 2030 in its 2026 world oil outlook, unchanged from last year's report; peak demand is not on the horizon and raises 2050 oil demand view to 124mln bpd

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ING maintains BoE call, says next move is likely to be a rate cut in 2027

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