March 23, 2026/United Capital Report Global Markets United States In the United States (US), the Federal Open Market Committee of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) decided to hold rates at 3.5%–3.75%, reflecting caution amid higher oil prices, sticky inflation, and a softer labour market. The Fed’s decision to hold rates […]
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We Must Design Africa’s Power Systems for Reality, Not Abstraction
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USDA Launches TRUMP Mission to Vietnam to Expand Market Access for American Farmers
March 23, 2026/USDA Foreign Agricultural Service The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a Trade Reciprocity for U.S. Manufacturers and Producers (TRUMP) Mission to Vietnam this week to open new markets, strengthen export opportunities, and secure fair, reciprocal trade for American farmers, ranchers and producers. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign […]
