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U.S. economy is strong, but some areas are slowing down, Yellen says : The U.S. Treasury Secretary said on Wednesday that she expects continued progress in ...
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U.S. economy is strong, but some areas are slowing down, Yellen says : The U.S. Treasury Secretary said on Wednesday that she expects continued progress in ...
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U.S. economy is strong, but some areas are slowing down, Yellen says
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White House to announce new sanctions on Iran following Israel airstrike: White House will be imposing new sanctions on Iran, targeting Tehran’s missile and ...
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White House to announce new sanctions on Iran following Israel airstrike
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
  • In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

  • The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

  • Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

  • The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
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Cash: Germans' assets at record value - Daily money is also popular: The Germans have more money in their pockets again. The reason for this is higher interest ...
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Cash: Germans' assets at record value - Daily money is also popular
Quick Glance: Record: Germans Hold 7716 Billion Euros in Wealth
  • German private individuals hold a net wealth of 7716 billion euros.

  • Stocks and investment funds saw significant gains in the last quarter.

  • Cash and bank deposits remain the largest component of wealth.

  • Household net wealth increases by 244 billion euros to 5560 billion euros.
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Inflation rate falls to lowest level in three years in Thuringia: Prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages fell by an average of 0.7 percent compared to the ...
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Inflation rate falls to lowest level in three years in Thuringia
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U.S. to hit Iran with fresh sanctions after Israel attack: It's a subtle message to Israel that there's more than one way to harm Tehran.
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U.S. to hit Iran with fresh sanctions after Israel attack
Quick Glance: Yellen warns of further sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activities
  • Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won't hesitate to use their sanctions powers to address Iran's 'malign and destabilizing activity' in the region.

  • The fast-rising tensions between Iran and Israel and the potential implications of escalation on the global economy are at the forefront of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.

  • Yellen announced additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming days and expressed support for liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.

  • Another major focus of this year's meetings will be Chinese industrial policy, which Yellen believes poses a threat to U.S. jobs and the global economy. She plans to meet with Chinese counterparts to identify potential areas of cooperation and address concerns.
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U.S. to hit Iran with fresh sanctions after Israel attack: It's a subtle message to Israel that there's more than one way to harm Tehran.
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U.S. to hit Iran with fresh sanctions after Israel attack
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
  • The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.

  • The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.

  • Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.

  • President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
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Biden's new take on inflation: Trump would be worse: Biden's team knows there's not a lot it can do to lower it before the Nov. 5 election.
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Biden's new take on inflation: Trump would be worse
Quick Glance: Biden's New Perspective on Inflation: Trump Would Be Worse
  • The White House warns that inflation would worsen if Trump is re-elected as a strategy to sway voters.

  • March's inflation increase surpassed expectations, undermining Biden's claim of lowering prices.

  • Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions could lead to higher gas prices, a concern for the White House.

  • Biden emphasizes fighting inflation as top priority while experts debate the impact of his economic stimulus packages.
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Consumer Prices Rose 3.5% in March From Year Earlier: Annual inflation ticked up and underlying price pressures remained strong last month. .
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Consumer Prices Rose 3.5% in March From Year Earlier
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Inflation : les nouvelles données sont un bon signal pour les consommateurs: Plus que 2,2 % ! Selon une première estimation, l'inflation a de nouveau ...
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Inflation : les nouvelles données sont un bon signal pour les ...
Quick Glance: Inflation down in German states, signaling national decline
  • Inflation fell in six economically essential German states in March, indicating that national inflation will continue its downward trend.

  • Economists will closely monitor national inflation data as Germany releases its figures a day before the Eurozone inflation data on Wednesday.

  • German companies expected the lowest prices in three years in March, with forecasts of inflation falling below the European Central Bank's target in the upcoming months.

  • An increasing number of ECB policymakers have backed rate cuts, with a June meeting appearing as the most probable time for action, although a meeting is also scheduled for this month.
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Small business optimism hits lowest level since 2012: NFIB: The NFIB's Small Business Optimism Index slid in March to its lowest level since December 2012 amid ...
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Small business optimism hits lowest level since 2012: NFIB
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If the Reserve Bank were a football coach, it would have been sacked eons ago: The bank’s job is to hold inflation between 2 and 3 per cent. Since mid-2014 ...
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If the Reserve Bank were a football coach, it would have been sacked eons ...
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Jump Above 7% for the First Time This Year: Rates on 30-year mortgages — the most common kind among U.S. homeowners — surpassed the 7 percent ...
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Jump Above 7% for the First Time This Year
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Few in new poll say Biden law has helped fight climate change: Very few Americans believe the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden ...
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Few in new poll say Biden law has helped fight climate change
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Basic tax-free allowance: 244,000 pensioners do not have to pay taxes: The basic tax-free allowance was increased at the turn of the year to compensate for ...
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Basic tax-free allowance: 244,000 pensioners do not have to pay taxes
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Business defaults soar as Australian house prices outpace the globe: Australian house prices are out-performing most of the world, even after inflation ...
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Business defaults soar as Australian house prices outpace the globe
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Biden administration raises costs to drill on public lands: The Interior Department finalized a rule Friday making it more expensive for oil and gas producers to ...
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Biden administration raises costs to drill on public lands
Quick Glance: Biden Raises Drilling Costs on Federal Lands, Trump Courts Oil Donors
  • The Biden administration has finalized a new rule requiring oil companies to pay at least ten times more for drilling on federal lands to generate more revenue for taxpayers.

  • While Trump discusses easing drilling regulations with energy executives, the US is historically pumping a lot of crude oil, complicating regulations for Trump and Biden's climate agenda.

  • The rule mandates higher bonds and royalties for fossil fuels on federal lands to better compensate taxpayers and cover the costs of cleaning up abandoned wells.

  • In addition to reshaping fossil fuel production on federal lands, the administration has advanced renewable energy development on these tracts and significantly reduced rents and fees for clean energy projects.
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Bankrupt Katie Price 'planning to sell Mucky Mansion and buy £2.5m dream home': Former glamour model Katie Price is reportedly planning a move up north as she ...
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Bankrupt Katie Price 'planning to sell Mucky Mansion and buy £2 ...
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The Forever Stamp is forever rising in price. How does the U.S. cost compare globally?
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The Forever Stamp is forever rising in price. How does the U.S ...
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Mortgage rates hit highest level since November after hot inflation report: Mortgage rates jumped to their highest reading since November as the timeline for ...
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Mortgage rates hit highest level since November after hot inflation report
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California restaurant will up wages to compete with $20 fast-food pay: "Why wash dishes for $15 or $17 if I can go get $20 flipping burgers at McDonald's ...
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California restaurant will up wages to compete with $20 fast-food pay
Quick Glance: California eateries adjust wages to meet competition with $20 fast-food pay
  • A restaurant owner in California plans to raise wages to compete with the $20 per hour pay for fast-food workers.

  • Legislation is expected to drive up wages in various sectors as they strive to attract and retain employees.

  • The increased minimum wages worsen the existing challenges faced by independent restaurants in California.

  • Implementing price changes, cost-cutting strategies, and reduced operating hours could be potential measures to streamline operations.
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Scoop: Treasury wants "sharper scalpel" to dissect foreign investment into the U.S.
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Scoop: Treasury wants "sharper scalpel" to dissect foreign ...
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Oversupply in China: People use solar systems as fences: China is flooding the global market with solar systems. Prices have fallen so much that people are using ...
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Oversupply in China: People use solar systems as fences
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What to know about Biden's latest attempt at student loan cancellation: President Biden is taking another shot at student loan cancellation, hoping to deliver on ...
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What to know about Biden's latest attempt at student loan cancellation
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Wall St Week Ahead Surging US energy shares reflect robust growth, inflation worries
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Wall St Week Ahead Surging US energy shares reflect robust growth ...
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Yellen: It’s ‘neither practical nor desirable’ to cut off economic relations with China
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Yellen: It’s ‘neither practical nor desirable’ to cut off economic ...
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Is it the right time to buy gold or wait as prices continue to soar: Is it the right time to buy gold as prices spiral?
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Is it the right time to buy gold or wait as prices continue to soar
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Markets Insight: The myth of long-term high prices: High inflation will soon be history. Longer-term factors should ensure a moderate price trend in the future ...
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Markets Insight: The myth of long-term high prices
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Why are auto insurance premiums so high? Blame inflation and a few other factors: Wednesday's inflation report showed consumer price growth continues to drift ...
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Why are auto insurance premiums so high? Blame inflation and a few other ...
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How California fast food restaurants raised menu prices in response to $20 minimum wage
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How California fast food restaurants raised menu prices in response to $20 ...