France ‘probably’ missed 2023 deficit target: source
Paris (AFP) - France likely overshot its budget deficit target in 2023, a finance ministry official said on Monday. President ...
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China new year holiday spending surges past pre-pandemic levels
Shanghai (AFP) - China's new year holiday spending last week surged past pre-pandemic levels, official figures showed, a rare bright ...
US Fed should be patient as rate cuts considered: official
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve should "resist the temptation to act quickly" as it contemplates the right time ...
US wholesale prices rose more than expected in January
Washington (AFP) - US wholesale prices rose more than expected in January, according to government data published Friday, as services ...
Global stock markets stage pre-weekend rally
London (AFP) - Europe's stocks rallied Friday, with Frankfurt and Paris striking more record peaks after solid Asian gains, as ...
US retail sales in January log biggest fall in almost a year
Washington (AFP) - Retail sales in the United States slipped more than anticipated last month, retreating after the holiday season ...
World Bank endorses new Afghanistan approach which could unlock $300 mn
Washington (AFP) - The World Bank's executive board endorsed a new approach to its relationship with the people of Afghanistan ...
Asian markets mostly up, tracking Wall Street gains
Hong Kong (AFP) - Most Asian markets rose Thursday, tracking a rebound in Europe and New York and following positive ...
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, ...
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 ...
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