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Jobless claims fall to lowest level since mid-May
The UK unemployment rate has unexpectedly gone up while the number of job vacancies has fallen to its lowest level in five years as the initial impact of the Iran war on firms starts to be felt.
Jobless claims stay low in latest week
US jobless claims rose to 215,000 last week, but layoffs remain near historic lows, signalling continued workforce stability. While employers are largely retaining workers, rising continuing claims suggest hiring remain…
Consumer credit growth soars in December
Consumer card spending increased 0.8 per cent in January – considerably less than the latest CPIH inflation rate of 3.6 per cent. Essential spend fell -1.1 per cent, marking six months of decline, but discretionary spen…
U.S. productivity slows down in fourth quarter while unit labor costs accelerate
Productividad comparada internacional: revisión crítica y nueva agenda de investigación, Ensayos de Economía, 2025.
Beyond to buy rights to Buy Buy Baby brand and reunite it with Bed Bath & Beyond
Beyond, Inc. acquires Buy Buy Baby brand for $5 million, enhancing synergy with Bed Bath & Beyond.
Trump asks Supreme Court to pause TikTok ban
The law that could ban TikTok is before the Supreme Court on Friday, with the justices largely holding the app's fate in their hands.
Amazon says it had best-ever Thanksgiving Holiday week with record sales and number of items sold
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, and if you missed out on this year's deals - fear not. Retailers are treating you to Cyber Week sales, with extended deals on TVs, smart home gadgets, appliances, laptop…