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December Marks a Turning Point: Employment Sees First Decline in Nearly Four Years

December saw a decline in employment for the first time in nearly four years, with a decrease of 52,000 employed individuals compared to the previous year. Despite this, the employ...

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Surge in Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Sparks 2.4% Hike in December Import Prices

The won-dollar exchange rate surge, influenced by political turmoil and martial law, has led to a 2.4% increase in December import prices. This trend, coupled with rising oil price...

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Eurozone's Economic Revival: A 2025 Outlook by ECB's Philip Lane

ECB's Philip Lane forecasts a stronger Eurozone economic recovery by 2025, driven by investment momentum, robust employment, and rising wages, with inflation expected to stabilize,...

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Unexpected Drop: US Oil Inventories Decrease by 2.6M Barrels, Signaling Market Shifts

US crude oil inventories unexpectedly dropped by 2.6 million barrels last week, while distillate and gasoline stockpiles saw significant increases. Cushing, Oklahoma's reserves als...

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Donald Trump Plans to Revolutionize Trade with New External Revenue Service for Tariffs

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announces a plan to establish an external revenue service to collect tariffs and duties from foreign sources, aiming to shift U.S. trade policy t...

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December Sees a 0.2% Rise in US Producer Prices, Falling Short of Expectations

The US Producer Price Index increased by 0.2% in December, missing analysts' expectations. Over the past year, the index rose by 3.3%, with final demand goods prices climbing by 0....

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Exploring the Future: Bank of England Deliberates on Digital Pound Introduction

The Bank of England updates on its exploration of a digital pound, highlighting progress in the design phase and considerations for its potential introduction, including the need f...

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December Marks a Six-Year High in US Small Business Optimism, NFIB Reports

The NFIB reports a significant rise in the Small Business Optimism Index to 105.1 in December, the highest in six years, indicating a strong positive shift in small business sentim...