Japan’s economy expands for third straight quarter
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UK economy unexpectedly grew 0.1% in fourth quarter
Figure marks modest boost for Labour as it seeks to fulfil pledge to re-energise economyFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
Oil is up for a third straight session as traders weigh impact of tariffs and sanctions
Oil futures finished higher for a third straight session on Tuesday as traders weighed the supply and demand impacts of President Donald’s Trump’s tariff strategy and sanctions on Iran and Russia.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Buffalo Bandits, eyeing third straight title, match up with Toronto Rock
Although a three-peat would be historic, Buffalo's Scott Loffler says "our focus is on winning the next game." That game is Friday against Toronto.ESPN - 6d -
McClung wins third straight NBA Slam Dunk contest
Mac McClung jumps over a car on his way to winning his third straight NBA Slam Dunk context at the All Star weekend in San Francisco.BBC News - 4d -
Japan’s Economy Recovered In Second Half But Barely Grew in 2024
Though it recovered in the second half of the year, Japan’s economy barely grew in 2024 as a depreciated yen fueled inflation and strained households.The New York Times - 3d -
UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter, beating expectations
The U.K. economy grew by 0.1% in the fourth quarter, beating expectations, after recording zero growth in the previous three months.CNBC - Feb. 13 -
No. 3 Texas overcomes slow start, uses dominant fourth quarter to knock off No. 5 LSU for 10th straight win
The Longhorns shot just 18.9% from the field in the first half, but stormed back to take down the TigersCBS Sports - 3d -
Japan's fourth-quarter growth tops estimates on higher exports; domestic consumption remains a worry
On a year-on-year basis, Japan's economy grew 1.2% in the fourth quarter, compared with the 0.6% rise in the third quarter.CNBC - 3d -
India's inflation falls for third straight month to 4.31% in January, making case for further monetary easing
This could clear the way for another rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India, which slashed rates from 6.5% to 6.25% after its monetary policy meeting on Feb. 7.CNBC - Feb. 12
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Baltic self-sufficiency is a warning for Washington
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Trump rushes to meet Putin’s demands on Ukraine
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