Economic events
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Economy
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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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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10-year Treasury yield back above 4.6% after mixed jobless claims data
Treasury yields were slightly higher early Friday after a mixed set of data on weekly jobless claims. The yield on…
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How the Federal Reserve’s rate policy affects mortgages
The Federal Reserve lowered its interest rate target three times in 2024. This has many Americans waiting for mortgage rates…
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Russian central bank surprises markets by holding key rate at 21%
MOSCOW, Russia: The Russian central bank has cut its key interest rate by 300 basis points for a third time…
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China gears up for an uncertain 2025. How investors plan to prepare
Investor confidence in Chinese earnings’ growth remains the missing ingredient to drive a sustained stock market rally in the world’s…
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UK economy shrinks for second month, contracting 0.1% in October
Bank of England in the City of London on 6th November 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The City of London…
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India’s quarterly growth slumps to a near two-year low, well below expectations
Construction workers in Mumbai, India, on June 5, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images India’s economy expanded by just…
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Can Saudi Arabia keep pace with its ambitious mega-project spending spree?
Digital render of NEOM’s The Line project in Saudi Arabia The Line, NEOM In Saudi Arabia’s northwestern desert, a sprawling…
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UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the third quarter, below expectations
Bank of England in the City of London on 6th November 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The City of London…
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