Japan’s Nikkei breaks bubble-era record
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's Nikkei 225 on Thursday finally broke through a record high set just before the country's asset ...
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South Africa hikes taxes and social spending before vote
Cape Town (AFP) - South Africa plans to hike taxes and increase spending on social grants ahead of a general ...
‘Resilient’ Africa set for growth rebound: ADB
Abidjan (AFP) - Africa saw the pace of economic growth sag last year as inflation continued to rise but is ...
What is behind the US economy’s surprising strength?
Washington (AFP) - The US has seen GDP growth blow past predictions, hiring numbers surge unexpectedly and consumers still spending ...
Sticky UK inflation stokes Bank of England rate-cut debate
London (AFP) - British annual inflation steadied last month, official data showed Wednesday, but prices still rose at double the ...
US jobs market defies expectations of January slowdown
Washington (AFP) - The US labor market smashed expectations last month in a surprise hiring pick-up, government data showed Friday, ...
UK opposition Labour courts business before election
London (AFP) - With a UK general election looming, the country's main opposition Labour party is starting to persuade business ...
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