reserves

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He argues this is necessary to tackle inequality and redistribute wealth from Peru's rich mineral, gold and copper reserves more equally and has enjoyed subsequent support in more rural areas.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

China’s foreign exchange reserves rose in May, thanks to a rising U.S. dollar and global financial assets, official data showed on Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

In other words, the reserves his company and others have been tapping — including the U.S. strategic petroleum reserve, which is supposed to be used only for global emergencies — are about to run out.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

U.S. crude and fuel exports rose to records, while governments released hundreds of millions of barrels from emergency reserves.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The chairs are simple straight-backed cane but, inside his special state box, Lincoln likes to sit in the red upholstered rocking chair that Ford’s reserves for his personal use.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly