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US Job Growth Stalls in December 2025 as Unemployment Dips to 4.4%
The U.S. labor market ended 2025 on a subdued note, with employers adding just 50,000 jobs in December, well below
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Nikkei average falls due to China’s tightening of export controls
The Nikkei Stock Average opened lower today. This is likely due to China’s tightening of export controls on “dual-use” items,
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Nikkei average rises by over 1,200 yen on opening day, with semiconductor-related gains
On the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s first trading session of the year on January 5, the Nikkei Stock Average surged sharply,
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Treasury Secretary Predicts ‘Gigantic’ Tax Refunds from Trump’s OBBBA
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent forecasts “gigantic” refund checks for Americans in the 2026 tax filing season, driven by retroactive tax
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Elon Musk takes dig at Waymo after San Francisco blackout
Tesla CEO Elon Musk took a swipe at Waymo after its self-driving cars stopped moving at intersections in San Francisco,
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Trump economist predicts ‘biggest refund cycle ever,’ massive checks ahead
A leading contender to become President Trump’s next Federal Reserve chair said the administration expects larger tax refunds and higher
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Japan’s green tea exports reach highest level in over 70 years
Due to the growing international market for matcha powder and the weakening Japanese yen, Japan’s green tea exports in the
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Asian stocks fluctuated as Wall Street approached its record high.
After U.S. equities surged to almost all-time highs on Thursday, Asian shares were mixed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and
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Africa update
South Africa: FlySafair fraud warning
FlySafair is urging South Africans to stay alert ahead of Black Friday, warning that scammers are taking full advantage of
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Takealot set for first profit 15 years after launching
The Takealot Group is on track to achieve its first-ever full-year profit in the 2026 financial year, marking a milestone
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Asia
Asian stocks rise as anticipation of a Fed rate drop boosts Wall Street.
After U.S. equities surged on Tuesday due to expectations that the Federal Reserve will shortly lower interest rates, most Asian
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Meta Prevails in Historic FTC Antitrust Case, Will Keep WhatsApp and Instagram
SAN FRANCISCO — Meta Platforms Inc. has won a landmark legal battle against the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) antitrust lawsuit,
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Elon Musk breaks new record after Tesla approves $1 trillion payout
Elon Musk has become the first corporate leader in history to receive a compensation package valued at $1 trillion. Tesla Inc.
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Record-Breaking U.S. Government Shutdown Costs Economy $15 Billion Weekly
As the United States endures the longest government shutdown in its history, the economic repercussions continue to mount significantly. Now
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Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 0.25 percentage points amid weaker labor market
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, but Chair Jerome Powell hinted that
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