Japan’s Machinery Orders Decline for Third Consecutive Month
Japan’s core machinery orders saw a continued decline in September 2024, signaling potential weaknesses in the country’s industrial sector. The orders, which exclude those for ships and electric power companies, dropped by 0.7% month-on-month to 852 billion yen, marking the...
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US Retail Sales Climb in October 2024: A Mixed Performance Across Sectors
In October 2024, U.S. retail sales rose by 0.4% month-over-month, surpassing market forecasts of 0.3%. This marks a steady, albeit slower, growth compared to September’s upwardly revised 0.8% increase. Gains were driven by strong performances in electronics and appliance stores...
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China’s Retail Sales Surge in October 2024: A Bright Spot in Economic Growth
China’s retail sales soared by 4.8% year-over-year in October 2024, marking the fastest growth since February and significantly outpacing the 3.2% increase in September. This impressive uptick exceeded market expectations of 3.8% and was fueled by a perfect storm of...
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UK Economy Contracts in September 2024: A Setback for Growth
In an unexpected turn, the British economy contracted by 0.1% month-over-month in September 2024, marking its first decline in five months. This was a sharp contrast to the 0.2% rise in August and significantly below forecasts of a 0.2% expansion....
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The DC Blockchain Summit 2025: Shaping the Future of Blockchain and Digital Assets
The DC Blockchain Summit 2025, set to take place from March 26 in Washington, DC, is an important event bringing together influential policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and thought leaders from across the blockchain and digital assets sectors. The summit aims...
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