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US: Amid positive jobs numbers, politicians hedge bets

YoopyaJul 4, 2014July 16, 20230

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top jobs numbers for June would have seemed to be cause for some appreciation. After all, the unemployment rate dipped to

Economy: Japan jobless rate hits 16-year low, signals spending rebound ahead

YoopyaJun 27, 2014June 15, 20230

(Reuters) – Japan’s unemployment rate hit a 16-year low in May, suggesting the economy will rebound in the third quarter from a sales tax hike

Business: How to Save Money After You Retire

YoopyaJun 24, 2014July 25, 20230

When it comes to saving for retirement, much focused is placed on saving in your 30s, 40s, and 50s. Of course, you will want to

Business: Fed keeps faith in recovery, bumps up expected rate-hike path

YoopyaJun 19, 2014July 16, 20230

(Reuters) – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday expressed confidence the U.S. economic recovery was on track and hinted at a slightly more aggressive pace of

Business: Obama to tout manufacturing gains, highlight economic progress

YoopyaJun 17, 2014July 16, 20230

(Reuters) – President Barack Obama will seek to highlight gains in advanced manufacturing in the United States during a trip to Pennsylvania on Tuesday as

Ghana economy: Once a model for Africa, Ghana’s economy loses its shine

YoopyaJun 13, 2014July 16, 20230

(Reuters) – Rising bond yields, mounting inflation and a weakening currency have taken the shine off Ghana, a country until recently hailed as a model

World: Obama: Economic sanctions if Russia enters Ukraine

YoopyaApr 25, 2014September 7, 20230

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The U.S. and Europe are laying the groundwork to sanction broad sectors of Russia’s economy if Moscow invades eastern Ukraine,

Economy: Jobless rate still good gauge of slack: Fed study

YoopyaApr 22, 2014July 21, 20230

(Reuters) – The U.S. jobless rate in recent years has been a good gauge of slack in the economy, according to a paper published Monday

Euro Zone: Euro zone inflation drops to lowest since 2009

YoopyaMar 31, 2014July 21, 20230

(Reuters) – Euro zone inflation hit its lowest level since November 2009 in March, a shock drop that raises expectations the European Central Bank will

Economy: US economic growth for 4Q is revised slightly up

YoopyaMar 27, 2014September 26, 20230

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a 2.6 percent annual rate in the October-December quarter, slightly more than previously estimated, as consumer spending