UK house prices rise more than expected in February
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Egg prices expected to rise more than 40 percent in 2025: USDA
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German inflation stays unchanged at hotter-than-expected 2.8% in February
The February print compares to a 2.7% estimate from economists surveyed by Reuters.CNBC - 3h -
Gap between prices of UK flats and houses ‘widest in 30 years’
Cladding concerns and rising service charges hit demand for apartmentsFinancial Times - 1d -
More than 100 House Democrats demand answers on Energy Department firings
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Initial filings for unemployment benefits hit their highest level of the year last week.CNBC - 23h -
House budget resolution vote expected
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UK budget surplus for January falls short of expectations
Figures come as chancellor struggles to revive the economy, with business survey showing activity is stallingFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Consumer confidence plunged in February amid rising economic concerns
Sharp drop in closely watched consumer sentiment gauge marks the biggest monthly decline in confidence in more than four years.CBS News - 3d -
The UK is snipping — rather than shredding — red tape
Regulation is needed, but too much of it puts a brake on growth and stifles innovationFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Oil prices on track for February losses on worries over tariffs, economic outlook
Oil futures declined on Friday, with worries about the global economic outlook and rising trade tensions from the Trump administration’s tariff plans putting U.S. and global benchmark prices on ...MarketWatch - 1h -
Will gold's price keep rising this spring? Here's what experts think.
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China's home prices to drop further, recovery not expected until 2026
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Teladoc shares tumble on wider-than-expected loss, disappointing revenue guidance
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More than 40,000 items knitted for Ukraine appeal
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There's more to Cognac in France than its famous brandy
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UK ‘falling short’ in fight against rise of superbugs resistant to antibiotics
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Share of jobs paid below UK living wage rises at record rate
Data from Living Wage Foundation reflects pressures facing employers even before Budget tax risesFinancial Times - 1d -
Sharp rise in UK young people not in work, education or training
Figures are uncertain but suggest men in particular are struggling to enter slowing labour marketFinancial Times - 22h -
Trump meeting with UK's Starmer at the White House
President Trump will meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House as European nations work to have more say in any talks with Russia on the end to the war with Ukraine. CBS ...CBS News - 1d -
February's Xbox Update Adds More Titles To Cloud Gaming
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Bonds are rising as stocks suffer February drop. But don’t count on long-term bonds as a cushion.
Bonds are up so far in February, outperforming U.S. stocks ahead of upcoming inflation data.MarketWatch - 2d -
'Tyranny is rising in the White House': Voters slam representatives on Trump, DOGE
Some Republicans are facing pushback in their hometowns as President Donald Trump and DOGE makes severe cuts across the federal government.ABC News - 6d -
Zelensky expected to visit White House amid push for minerals deal
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Oil prices end higher as U.S. imposes more sanctions on Iran
Oil futures finished higher on Monday, with prices finding support after a nearly 3% decline Friday, as the U.S. imposed fresh sanctions on Iran, impacting its crude sector.MarketWatch - 3d -
Amazon paid more than $1bn to take creative control of James Bond
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Tesla recalls more than 376,000 vehicles over power steering issue
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Tesla recalls more than 375,000 vehicles for power steering issue
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'I make more in one hour on TikTok than a day in the shop'
Laura Mallows sells most of her products via TikTok but "dreams" of opening a physical shop once more.BBC News - 6d -
China’s private sector needs more than warm words
Reviving the nation’s animal spirits will require consistent efforts to win investors’ trustFinancial Times - 5d -
More than half of countries are ignoring biodiversity pledges – analysis
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More than 150,000 Canadians sign petition to revoke Musk’s citizenship
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Americans' views of Israel, Ukraine, Mexico more divided than ever: Gallup
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Arctic doomsday seed vault gets more than 14,000 new samples
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Musk’s DOGE moves will ‘turn out more Democrats than Obama': Carville
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Unknown illness kills more than 50 in north-west DRC
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Social Security boost for more than 3.2 million coming in April
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Here’s why more than $1 billion in sales was not enough for Grocery Outlet
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Gabbard Says More Than 100 Intelligence Officers Fired for Chat Messages
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Want a Top Quarterback Recruit? They Cost Colleges More Than $1 Million.
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