UK economy unexpectedly grew 0.1% in fourth quarter
Figure marks modest boost for Labour as it seeks to fulfil pledge to re-energise economy
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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 - 5d -
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Japan’s economy expands for third straight quarter
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Surprise growth in UK economy at end of 2024
The economy expanded by 0.1% between October and December, official figures suggest.BBC News - 5d -
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Italy's UniCredit guides 2025 revenue slowdown after fourth-quarter profit beat
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Kering slightly beats fourth-quarter forecasts even as sales at embattled Gucci brand plunge 24%
French luxury goods firm Kering reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter sales that were still down year-on-year amid lagging demand for the Gucci label.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
British oil major BP reports sharp drop in fourth-quarter profit, vows strategy reset
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Birkin bag maker Hermes posts better-than-expected jump in fourth-quarter sales
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Japan's fourth-quarter growth tops estimates on higher exports; domestic consumption remains a worry
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US inflation unexpectedly increases
US inflation increased by more than expected last month, pushing up the cost of living for Americans.BBC News - 5d -
Quarter of UK employers plan to cut jobs before tax rises bite, report finds
Increase in national insurance contributions and higher minimum wage are increasing employment costsFinancial Times - 2d -
From the UK economy to bad haircuts: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon
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CPI Report: Inflation Rose Unexpectedly in January
The Consumer Price Index rose 3.0 percent from a year earlier as food and energy prices picked up.The New York Times - 6d -
US inflation unexpectedly increases to 3% in January
Figure bolsters case for Federal Reserve proceeding slowly with interest rate cutsFinancial Times - 6d -
They grew up on the same block, then Hinge reconnected them years later
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Federica Brignone wins ski worlds giant slalom; American Paula Moltzan snags bronze by .01
Federica Brignone will go into a home Olympics in Milan Cortina as a reigning world champion.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
This couple grew up on the same block. A dating app matched them years later.
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Fast food and the K-shaped economy
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Surgeons Transplant Engineered Pig Kidney Into Fourth Patient
A 66-year-old man from New Hampshire became the fourth person to receive a pig’s kidney.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Fourth judge blocks Trump’s birthright executive order
A fourth federal judge blocked President Trump’s executive order to restrict birthright citizenship in the U.S., yet another blow to the president’s controversial idea. In a pair of lawsuits, U.S. ...The Hill - 5d -
U.S. hiring slowed in January, what this means for the economy
U.S. job growth in January was weaker than expected according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what this means.CBS News - Feb. 7 -
The EU needs the courage to imagine a different digital economy
Trump’s tech oligarchs are afraid of Europe’s regulatory power — as they should beFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
Germany’s weak economy has strong foundations
Embracing creative destruction would revive the country’s fortunesFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
How Spain's economy became the envy of Europe
The growth is led by a tourism boom, with Spain nearing France as the world's most visited country.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
Could Trump's tariffs weaken the American economy?
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The long and bumpy road to the new Trump economy
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Britain’s Economy Squeezes Out 0.1% Growth
The unexpected increase eases pressure on the government, which has been trying to spur investment and development.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump vs the media: US president wages war on the fourth estate
The administration has launched a frontal assault on the traditional news industry at a time when it is in declineFinancial Times - Feb. 7
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