Irish economy faces the test of Trump’s protectionism
Dublin (AFP) - With a general election next week, Ireland and its 5. 4 million inhabitants fear finding themselves in ...
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US stocks hit fresh records as European bourses retreat
New York (AFP) - Wall Street stocks closed at fresh records Friday, extending a post-election rally while European equities pulled ...
After Trump win, EU leaders tackle ‘urgent’ reform agenda
Budapest (AFP) - Reforming Europe's economy is all the more urgent following Donald Trump's US election win, warned the author ...
China unveils sweeping local govt debt swap to lift ailing economy
Beijing (AFP) - China on Friday unveiled some of its most ambitious plans in years to lift local government debt, ...
US hiring slowest since Biden took office, on strikes, hurricanes
Washington (AFP) - US job growth slowed drastically in October, hit temporarily by hurricanes and labor strikes, in a final ...
US Fed’s favored inflation gauge cools in September
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure cooled further last month and now sits just above its ...
Global stocks decline after weak Wall Street lead
London (AFP) - European and Asian stocks were mostly down Thursday following a weak lead from Wall Street, as investors ...
Germany dodges recession, posts surprise growth on spending boost
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - The German economy unexpectedly grew in the third quarter as domestic spending increased, official data showed ...
UK’s Labour govt prepares to deliver decisive first budget
London (AFP) - Britain's new Labour government unveils its first budget on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer warning of ...
It’s the economy, say voters in swing state Nevada
Las Vegas (AFP) - Las Vegas may be America's playground but for those who live and work in Sin City, ...
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