Economy
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German economy contracts 0.2% in 2024 in second consecutive annual slowdown
The skyscrapers of the Frankfurt skyline in the evening, with the Deutschherrn Bridge in the foreground. Frank Rumpenhorst | Picture…
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New Zealand won’t ‘get rich’ by focusing trade in the South Pacific alone, PM says
Cattle photographed in New Zealand. Agriculture plays a major role in New Zealand’s economy, especially when it comes to exports.…
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Budget deficit rose in December and is now 40% higher than it was a year ago
A view from the United States Department of the Treasury building in Washington DC, United States on December 30, 2024.…
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Inflation watch: Wholesale prices rose 0.2% in December, less than expected
Customers shop for clothing at a Costco store on December 11, 2024 in Novato, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images…
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Spike in UK borrowing costs raises specter of public spending cuts
The march higher in U.K. government bond yields since the launch of the Labour government’s debut budget plan in October…
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Where new jobs were in 2024, and potential growth areas in a second Trump term
Shapecharge | E+ | Getty Images The labor market may be poised for dislocation with President-elect Donald Trump set to…
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Here’s where the jobs are for December 2024 – in one chart
December’s job report marked yet another month of stronger-than-expected growth, with gains coming from many different parts of the U.S.…
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The unemployment rate for Black women fell in December, following a sharp rise
A jobseeker holds flyers during the New York Public Library’s annual Bronx Job Fair & Expo at the the Bronx…
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U.S. payrolls grew by 256,000 in December, much more than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%
A ”Now Hiring” sign hangs above the entrance to a McDonald’s restaurant in Miami Beach, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty…
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Friday’s jobs report could present a mixed view of the labor market. Here’s what to expect
The December jobs report is likely to provide only limited clarity on where the labor market is headed, with experts…
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