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https://factly.in/indias-import-energy-dependence-is-rising-despite-renewable-gains/
India’s Import Energy Dependence is Rising Despite Renewable Gains - FACTLY
Apr 6, 2026 - India's domestic crude oil production fell 22.3% from 36.94 million tonnes (2015-16) to 28.70 million tonnes (2024-25). Over the same period, crude oil imports...
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https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/japanese-investment-china-keeps-rising-despite-political-tensions
Japanese investment in China keeps rising, despite political tensions | Lowy Institute
A decline in diplomatic relations masks a surge in Japan’s economic ties to China.
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https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/oil-has-surged-since-iran-conflict-gas-prices-may-not-done-rising
Oil surge tied to Iran conflict could keep gas prices rising despite recent dip | Fox Business
Mar 28, 2026 - Oil has jumped more than 40% amid the Iran conflict, and analysts warn US drivers may still see higher gas prices as the surge works through the system.
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https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/369095/hepatitis-vaccine-deaths-symptoms-infections
Hepatitis deaths are rising despite vaccines and new treatments | Vox
Aug 28, 2024 - Sovaldi, Harvoni and tenofovir gave hepatitis B and C patients hope, but the WHO says deaths and infections from the virus are increasing.
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https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ransomware-rising-takedowns-corvus/
Ransomware Rising Despite Takedowns, Says Corvus Report - Infosecurity Magazine
Jul 27, 2025 - The first quarter of 2024 saw the most ransomware activity ever recorded, Corvus Insurance found in a new analysis
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https://www.freshbooks.com/press/releases/freshbooks-2025-state-of-us-small-business
FreshBooks 2025 State of U.S. Small Business: Confidence Holds Steady Despite Rising Costs,...
New research shows confidence holding steady as entrepreneurs adapt their approach TORONTO — January 28, 2026 — U.S. small business owners are entering 2026...
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https://convera.com/blog/market-insights/fx-research/daily-market-updates/resilient-risk-appetite-despite-rising-oil/
Resilient risk appetite despite rising oil | Convera
Apr 28, 2026 - Convera's daily market report: Dollar upside capped. EUR/USD stabilises above 200‑day. Politics to test sterling’s resolve.
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https://www.csoonline.com/article/3951163/too-little-budget-for-ot-security.html
Too little budget for OT security despite rising threats | CSO Online
Apr 4, 2025 - According to a recent study, many organizations still invest too little in protecting their operational technology (OT).
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https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6392514490112
Shoppers shelling out big bucks despite rising chocolate costs | Fox Business Video
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https://circleid.com/posts/chat-control-proposal-advances-despite-rising-opposition-in-europe
Chat Control Proposal Advances Despite Rising Opposition in Europe
Support for the European Union's contentious Chat Control legislation - designed to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM) - remains strong, yet a rising...
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https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/from-turf-to-toilets-castle-rock-posts-major-water-use-decline-despite-rising-temperatures
From turf to toilets: Castle Rock posts water‑use decline despite rising temps
Mar 26, 2026 - Castle Rock has cut its per‑person water use to the lowest level in nearly two decades, dropping to 111 gallons per capita per day (gpcd) in 2025 despite...
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https://www.retaildive.com/news/nrf-forecasts-retail-sales-growth-2026-consumer-uncertainty/815102/
NRF forecasts 4.4% retail sales growth this year despite rising uncertainty | Retail Dive
The group acknowledged a softening labor market, persistent inflation and fallout from geopolitical tensions, but said “underlying fundamentals” and higher tax...
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https://www.fanniemae.com/portal/research-insights/surveys/monthly-december2016.html
Housing Sentiment Dampened by Rising Rates, Despite Improved Economic Confidence Post-Election...
Mar 31, 2020 - December 2016 National Housing Survey Monthly Indicators
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https://www.washingtontimes.com:443/news/2026/apr/5/college-decisions-matter-less-families-think-despite-rising-costs/
College decisions matter less than families think despite rising costs and anxiety
Apr 5, 2026 - I'd like to focus on the real crisis absorbing the attention of millions of households this spring: Where will the children go to college?
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https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/housing-market-gaining-momentum-spring-season-begins
Zillow says housing market accelerated in March despite rising rates | Fox Business
Apr 6, 2026 - U.S. housing market activity accelerated in March, according to Zillow, with newly pending listings up 4.6% from a year ago despite rising mortgage rates.
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https://reason.com/2026/01/30/key-inflation-metric-hits-3-percent-despite-trumps-claim-that-rising-prices-are-solved/
Key inflation metric hits 3 percent, despite Trump's claim that rising prices are 'solved'
Jan 30, 2026 - The new producer price index report complicates the Trump administration's push for lower interest rates.
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https://msmeafricaonline.com/nigeria-rules-out-fuel-subsidy-return-despite-rising-petrol-prices-imf-growth-downgrade/
Nigeria Rules Out Fuel Subsidy Return Despite Rising Petrol Prices, IMF - MSME Africa
Apr 15, 2026 - Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has ruled out any plan to reintroduce fuel subsidies as petrol prices surge...
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https://www.wastedive.com/news/waste-connections-q1-2026-earnings-artificial-intelligence-rng-fuel-prices/818325/
Waste Connections notes positive Q1 despite rising fuel prices | Waste Dive
The company insulated itself somewhat from higher fuel costs through hedging and surcharges. It is also seeing benefits from AI-related cost savings,...
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https://stackedhomes.com/ura-q1-2026-singapore-office-market-analysis/
Why Singapore Office Rents Are Rising Again In 2026 Despite Global Uncertainty - Property Blog...
Apr 26, 2026 - Singapore's CBD Grade A office rents rose 1.4% to $11.36 psf/month in the first quarter of 2026, with Downtown Core vacancy tightening for the fourth straight...
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https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2026/04/06/services-demand-surges-to-three-year-high-despite-rising-energy-costs/
Services Demand Surges to Three-Year High Despite Rising Energy Costs
Apr 9, 2026 - New orders for services rose to their highest level in more than three years in March, the Institute for Supply Management reported Monday, as strong demand...
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https://electrek.co/2026/04/09/tesla-tsla-china-retail-sales-crash-q1-2026-wholesale-misleading/
Tesla (TSLA) retail sales crash 16% in China in Q1 despite 'rising' wholesale numbers | Electrek
Apr 9, 2026 - Tesla's retail sales in China fell 16% in Q1 2026 and 24% in March, but media reported wholesale numbers were up. The difference? A 164% surge in exports.
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https://www.nationalnewsfeed.com/business/walmart-raises-sales/
Walmart Raises Sales and Profit Forecast Despite Rising Tariff Costs - NationalNewsFeed
Aug 21, 2025 - Walmart lifts sales and profit forecast as e-commerce growth offsets rising tariff costs, showcasing resilience in retail.
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https://www.insurancejournal.com/magazines/mag-features/2026/03/23/862415.htm
Buyer’s Market: Low Terrorism Insurance Pricing Despite Rising Instability
Mar 23, 2026 - Terrorism insurance pricing in the U.S. is hovering at an all-time low--a surprising reality at a time when geopolitical tensions, domestic extremism, and
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