Strong Job Growth in the US for November 2024
The US economy added 227,000 jobs in November 2024, signaling a robust recovery from October’s revised gain of 36,000. October’s figures had been notably affected by temporary disruptions such as Boeing strikes and Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The November data...
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Canada’s Unemployment Rate Climbs to Three-Year High
Canada’s unemployment rate increased to 6.8% in November 2024, up from 6.5% in October and surpassing expectations of 6.6%. This marks the highest level of unemployment since September 2021 and highlights growing concerns about a softening labor market. Policymakers at...
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Eurozone Economy Records Strongest Growth in Two Years
The Eurozone economy grew by 0.4% quarter-on-quarter in Q3 2024, marking its strongest growth rate in two years. This performance aligns with earlier estimates and improves upon the 0.2% rise seen in Q2. The growth was driven primarily by household...
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Bitcoin Hits $100,000: Is a Correction on the Horizon?
Bitcoin recently broke past the $100,000 mark, setting a new all-time high in its history. This significant milestone has garnered immense attention from traders and analysts, particularly those looking to safeguard their assets against a potential price correction. Recent reports...
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German Industrial Production Declines Again in October 2024
Germany’s industrial sector faced another setback in October 2024, with production falling by 1% month-over-month. This was contrary to expectations of a 1.2% rebound and followed a downwardly revised 2% decline in September. The continued slump highlights growing challenges for...
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US Initial Jobless Claims Rise, But Labor Market Remains Strong
US initial jobless claims rose to 224,000 for the week ending November 30, up from 213,000 the previous week, surpassing market expectations of 215,000. This marks the highest reading in six weeks, but the increase still reflects a labor market...
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US Trade Deficit Narrows in October 2024
The US trade deficit narrowed to $73.8 billion in October 2024, down from an upwardly revised $83.8 billion in September. This improvement came in slightly below market expectations, which had forecast a deficit of $75 billion. While the reduction in...
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Canada’s Trade Deficit Narrows in October 2024
Canada recorded a trade deficit of CAD 0.92 billion in October 2024, improving from the previous month’s CAD 1.26 billion gap. However, this deficit was still wider than the expected CAD 0.8 billion, marking the eighth consecutive month of a...
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Bitcoin Breaks $100K: A Historic Milestone
In December 2024, Bitcoin Break achieved a monumental milestone, reaching an all-time high of $103,619. This price surge marks Bitcoin’s first-ever crossing of the $100,000 mark, cementing its position as one of the most significant digital assets in the world....
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Germany’s Factory Orders in October 2024: A Mixed Performance
Germany’s factory orders fell by 1.5% month-over-month in October 2024, a smaller decline than market expectations of a 2.0% drop. This decrease followed an impressive upwardly revised 7.2% surge in September, the strongest growth since December 2023. While October’s contraction...
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