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 ...
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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 ...
Argentina’s annual inflation soars above 250% in January
Buenos Aires (AFP) - Argentina's monthly inflation slowed slightly in January, but the prices of key goods and services rose ...
US consumer inflation falls in January, but less than expected
Washington (AFP) - US consumer inflation cooled in January but at a slower rate than expected, resisting President Joe Biden's ...
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