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ECB Tipped To Hike Rates Again, As Fed Hits Pause

With a possible rebound in core inflation yet to be excluded the ECB is tipped to raise interest rates further despite the eurozone being in recession
The European Central Bank is expected to again hike interest rates on Thursday and signal that the fight against inflation is not over yet, analysts said, even as the eurozone falls into recession.
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A policeman walks along a road as teargas is fired to disperse supporters of former Pakistani prime minister near the Islamabad High Court on May 12, 2023

Pakistan Pressed Over Charges Against Journalists

Reporters Without Borders on Wednesday demanded that Pakistani prosecutors dismiss accusations against two journalists that could theoretically carry the death penalty, adding to US criticism of a crackdown.
The merger aims to accelerate the rollout of a faster 5G mobile network in Britain

Vodafone, Three Announce Plan For Biggest UK Mobile Group

Mobile phone giant Vodafone has agreed to merge British operations with Three UK, owned by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, to create Britain's biggest operator with 27 million customers and accelerate rollout of faster 5G connectivity, the pair said Wednesday.
Tech giants have been targeted by the EU for a number of allegedly unfair practices

Dominance, Data, Disinformation: Europe's Fight With Big Tech

The European Commission, which said Wednesday that Google had abused its online ad dominance, has taken the fight to US tech giants on a variety of fronts -- from tax avoidance, disinformation and hate speech to data privacy and monopolistic practices.
The arrival of ChatGPT late last year shook up the EU's plans to regulate AI

EU Lawmakers To Back World's First AI Rules

European Parliament lawmakers will vote Wednesday to kickstart talks to approve the world's first sweeping rules on artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, aiming to curb potential harms while nurturing innovation.
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5 Best Social Media Analytics Tools Software of 2023

A social media analytics tool will help you make informed decisions to run effective campaigns and optimize social media performance. However, getting a tool that meets your needs is not always easy. It involves trying different tools, which can also be time-consuming and disappointing.

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