Job Gains Cooled in December, Capping Year of Weak Hiring
American employers added a seasonally adjusted 50,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate fell to 4.4%, the Labor Department reported.
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Consumer Sentiment Edges Higher, Michigan Survey Finds
Consumers' mood improved slightly in January, yet Americans remain mired in anxiety about affordability and sluggish hiring, the University of Michigan's latest survey indicated.
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Dow Gains After December Jobs Data
The Dow industrials rose after a mixed jobs report, which showed unemployment was lower than forecast, even as the economy added fewer roles than expected in December..
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In a Boost for Free Trade, EU Backs Controversial Pact With South Americans
The deal aims to blunt the impact of U.S. tariffs and curb Europe's economic dependence on China.
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U.S. Forces Board Fifth Tanker in Campaign to Track Down Venezuelan Oil
The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted the sanctioned tanker Olina in waters near Venezuela.
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China's EV Dominance at Home Is Squeezing Out Foreign Carmakers
China's electrification trend helped local brands take nearly two-thirds of the country's passenger-car market.
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Eurozone Retail Sales Rise Despite Cautious Consumer Backdrop
Sales volumes rose 0.2% in November, providing a boost for the economy in the final quarter of 2025.
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German Industry Records Surprise Pickup on Car Production
Output unexpectedly rose for a third straight month in November, helped by a 7.8% uptick in car production.
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China Sees Consumer Inflation Edge Up as Deflation Lingers
China's consumer inflation picked up modestly in December, while factory-gate prices remained in contraction.
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World Food Prices Fall for Fourth Straight Month, U.N. FAO Says
Price declines in dairy and meat outweighed gains in cereals and sugar in December.
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Taiwan's Exports Hit Record in 2025 on AI-Fueled Demand
Taiwan's exports reached a record high in 2025, powered by robust demand linked to the global artificial-intelligence boom, after the island ended the year on a strong note.
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South Korea's Economy Likely to Grow Faster in 2026
Gross domestic product in Asia's fourth-largest economy is projected to expand 2.0% in 2026, up from the government's forecast of 1.8% in August.
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Oil Isn't the Only Commodity at Play in the U.S. Ouster of Maduro
America doesn't have the critical minerals essential to its artificial intelligence push.
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