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UK's Industrial Sector Faces Setback: November Sees a 0.4% Drop in Production

The UK's industrial production output saw a 0.4% decline in November, as reported by the Office for National Statistics, signaling potential challenges for the economy.

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FSS Governor Lee Urges Comprehensive Risk Management Amidst Interest Rate Freeze

FSS Governor Lee Bok-hyun emphasizes the need for comprehensive risk management and detailed countermeasures amidst delayed interest rate cuts due to external uncertainties. He cal...

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Bank of Korea Holds Interest Rates Steady at 3% Amid High Exchange Rate Concerns

The Bank of Korea has decided to keep the base rate unchanged at 3% due to concerns over a high exchange rate. Governor Rhee Chang-yong discussed the impacts of a strong U.S. dolla...

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South Korea's Central Bank Holds Steady: Base Rate Frozen at 3% Amid Global Economic Shifts

The Bank of Korea has decided to freeze the base rate at 3% amidst economic uncertainties, including exchange rate volatility and political instability. Additionally, it has expand...

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Bank of Korea Holds Steady: Key Interest Rate Remains at 3% Amid Market Speculations

The Bank of Korea has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3%, contrary to market expectations. This decision reflects the central bank's cautious stance amid c...

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December Sees Australia's Unemployment Rate Climb to 4%, Defying Job Growth Expectations

Australia's unemployment rate rose to 4% in December, despite a significant job growth of 56,300 positions. Full-time employment decreased, while part-time jobs surged, and the par...

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December Sees a 3.8% Surge in Japan's Producer Prices Amid Economic Shifts

Japan's producer price index rose by 3.8% in December, meeting expectations. Export prices increased by 0.7% annually, while import prices fell by 3.3%, reflecting the nuanced stat...

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Slight Uplift in US Economic Activity: Insights from the Latest Fed's Beige Book

The latest Federal Reserve Beige Book reports a slight to moderate increase in US economic activity, with mixed employment trends across Districts and cautious manufacturing sector...