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Central banks’ green push hits a hurdle as Fed drops out
A global effort by central banks to join the fight against climate change has hit a major hurdle with the U.S. Federal Reserve's...
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BMO becomes first Canadian bank to withdraw from Net-Zero Banking Alliance
BMO becomes the first Canadian bank to exit the NZBA, following similar moves by major U.S. lenders under political pressure.
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Federal Reserve withdraws from global regulatory climate change group
The Federal Reserve exits global climate risk group NGFS, citing its scope as beyond the Fed's statutory mandate.
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Cocoa tops global commodities rally for 2nd year, steel ingredients struggle on China demand
Cocoa and coffee prices surged in 2024 due to global supply deficits, while steel-making coal struggled amid China's slow growth.
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Global regulators quiz banks amid climate-risk tussle, sources say
Global banking regulators are probing banks' climate risk management practices, seeking consensus amid varied approaches.
