NB Finance News

The great Syrian gold hunt

In a country ravaged by war and poverty, citizens have emerged from the repression of the Assad regime — and taken up metal detecting

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US government bonds drop as worries over Trump’s tax bill flare up

Stocks also slide after lacklustre $16bn auction for 20-year Treasuries

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Japanese leaders need to give up their rice obsession

Many more people in the country owe their livelihoods to the car industry than to farming

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Trump and Farage are politicians for the post-TV age

Their apparent authenticity and tolerance for controlled anarchy leave their opponents looking tired and staid

logo.png  By NB  May 20, 2025