Germany overtakes Japan as third-biggest economy
Tokyo (AFP) - Once forecast to become the world's biggest economy, Japan slipped below Germany last year to fourth place, ...
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Senior US Fed official backs ‘careful’ approach to rate cuts
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve should be careful about the timing of interest rate cuts, a senior bank ...
Argentina’s annual inflation soars above 250% in January
Buenos Aires (AFP) - Argentina's monthly inflation slowed slightly in January, but the prices of key goods and services rose ...
US consumer inflation falls in January, but less than expected
Washington (AFP) - US consumer inflation cooled in January but at a slower rate than expected, resisting President Joe Biden's ...
Tech surge lifts S&P 500 to first-ever close above 5,000 points
New York (AFP) - The S&P 500 surged Friday to finish above 5,000 points for the first time following the ...
Economy is a gamble for Biden in election year
Las Vegas (AFP) - Anger over rising prices and wages that don't stretch far enough brought thousands of casino workers ...
US private sector job gains slow more than expected in January
Washington (AFP) - Private sector hiring in the United States fell more than anticipated in January, according to data Wednesday ...
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