China retail sales show shaky economic recovery
Beijing (AFP) - The performance of China's economy in the first two months of 2024 was mixed, official figures showed ...
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Economic hard times make Swedes cut back on drinking
Stockholm (AFP) - A slumping economy gave Swedes less to cheer about last year as alcohol consumption fell the most ...
Eyes on Bank of Japan as unions announce big wage hikes
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's largest trade union said Friday it had secured the highest wage hikes since 1991 in preliminary ...
US consumer inflation up unexpectedly in February
Washington (AFP) - Consumer inflation posted a surprise acceleration in February, US government data showed Tuesday, a development that could ...
China caps key political meet with pledges to boost ailing economy
Beijing (AFP) - China's leaders on Monday wrapped up a week-long key conclave at which they admitted more was needed ...
China consumer prices rise in February for first time in six months
Beijing (AFP) - Chinese consumer prices rose in February for the first time since August, data showed Saturday, bucking a ...
US hiring beats expectations with solid showing in February
Washington (AFP) - Hiring in the United States was robust in February although unemployment crept up, government data showed Friday, ...
Saudi says 8% Aramco stake transferred to PIF wealth fund portfolio
Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi Arabia on Thursday said it transferred an additional eight percent stake from oil giant Aramco to ...
Despite oil riches, Libyans hit by plummeting purchasing power
Tripoli (AFP) - Libya may sit on Africa's biggest oil reserves, but many families are struggling with rapidly rising consumer ...
Canada central bank holds key lending rate at 5%
Ottawa (AFP) - Canada's central bank on Wednesday held its key lending rate at five percent, saying it remains concerned ...
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