BREAKING NEWSSunday, April 13, 2251

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Rare Material Commodity Boom
By JAMES THILL - Sunday, April 13, 2251
Rare Material commodity prices are enjoying their best run in almost eight years at 6415 CR/MT as of today, fresh evidence that investors are betting on a pickup in the global economy after years of sluggish growth and scant inflation. Now, as signs of inflation and improving global demand have returned, investors are beginning to pile back into commodities. A sustained rally in commodities would likely signal healthy consumer and business demand.

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Colonies Give a “Thumbs Up” for Vieneo
By ANGELA SMITH - Sunday, April 13, 2251
Total Colonies has reached a new high of 279 establishments on today. This is fresh evidence that Vieneo is an increasingly attractive destination for investors willing to bet their fortunes on an improving economy. Welcome news after years of indifferent growth in GDP. The increase in colonies reflects the increased demand for commodities. This sustained rally in commodities also benefits a thriving economy generally, with increased consumer and business activity. Of course, any economy is a dynamic entity, and pockets of inflation are to be expected as the global economy adjusts to the new circumstances. These are welcome signs of a healthy, vigorous and better world.

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Landing Goes Horribly Wrong
By JAMES THILL - Saturday, April 12, 2251
A T-19 Stratomaster, flown by Captain ERIK ENGLISH (crypto), erupted in flames after crashing into Deois Port District during a failed landing attempt yesterday at 18:38Z. The pilot was the only one aboard and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Approach Results in Disaster
By ANGELA SMITH - Saturday, April 12, 2251
An E-11 Saint, operated by Finzean Stompers, erupted in flames after crashing into an empty field in the Sanska region during a failed landing attempt yesterday at 18:17Z. The pilot was the only one aboard and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Foodstuffs Commodity Slump
By JAMES THILL - Saturday, April 12, 2251
Foodstuffs commodity prices are at their lowest price in over four years at 677 CR/MT as of yesterday, fresh evidence that investors are betting on a downturn in the global economy after years of sluggish growth and scant inflation. Now, as signs of inflation and improving global demand have returned, investors are beginning to shy away from commodities. A sustained slump in commodities would likely signal unhealthy consumer and business demand.