Inflation
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US employers added a solid 199,000 jobs in November
WASHINGTON — The nation’s employers added a solid 199,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate fell, fresh signs that…
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US Fed chair Jerome Powell calls rate cut speculation ‘premature’
US ECONOMY “SLOWING” Powell told the audience in Atlanta that the Fed was “very, very carefully watching as the economy…
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Fed’s Powell notes inflation is easing but says further progress is needed
WASHINGTON — Inflation is slowing steadily, but it’s too early to declare victory or to discuss when the Federal Reserve…
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Sport
Inflation drops to two-year low, but Europeans still feel the pinch
After two years of high inflation, consumer price pressures finally look to be on a downward trend in Europe. But…
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US economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a 5.2% annual rate
WASHINGTON — Shrugging off higher interest rates, America’s consumers spent enough to help drive the economy to a brisk 5.2%…
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New Zealand plans to ban cellphone use in schools
New Zealand’s new prime minister plans to ban cellphone use in schools and repeal tobacco controls in the agenda for…
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Asia
IN FOCUS: No respite in rising costs of living for Malaysians, and policy changes could make things worse
Mr Hasri told CNA later that “in these tough times, we have to give and take”. “We also understand the…
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Argentina’s labor leaders warn of resistance to President-elect
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Right-wing populist Javier Milei has been president-elect just four days and already Argentina’s unions and social…
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United Kingdom
UK borrows more money ahead of expected tax cuts
The UK sees second-highest October borrowing on record as experts predict a tax cut announcement on Wednesday.. ADVERTISEMENT The UK…
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