Australia’s Consumer Sentiment Shows Continued Weakness
In January 2025, Australia’s Consumer Sentiment Index in Australia recorded a decline of 0.7%, bringing the index down to 92.1 points. This marks the second consecutive monthly decrease, pointing to ongoing consumer pessimism. The slight drop follows a series of...
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China’s Trade Surplus Surges in December 2024
China’s trade surplus reached an impressive USD 104.84 billion in December 2024, a significant increase from USD 75.31 billion during the same period last year. This figure not only surpassed market expectations of USD 99.80 billion but also marked the...
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US Average Hourly Earnings Rise by 0.3% in December 2024
In December 2024, US Average Hourly Earnings for employees on private nonfarm payrolls increased by 10 cents, or 0.3%, reaching $35.69. This marks a slight slowdown compared to the 0.4% rise in November, but it aligned with market expectations. The...
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Canada’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.7% in December 2024
In December 2024, Canada’s unemployment rate decreased slightly to 6.7%, down from 6.8% in November. This figure was better than the expected 6.9%, though it still represents the second-highest reading since September 2021. The small decline in unemployment reflects ongoing...
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US Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.1% in December 2024
In December 2024, the US unemployment rate decreased to 4.1%, down from 4.2% in the previous month. This decline came in better than expected, as market forecasts had predicted the rate would remain at 4.2%. The decrease in the unemployment...
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