US may have seen massive rehiring in May despite labor troubles
by Chris Stein WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The key US government jobs report Friday is expected to show American…
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Most Asian markets up ahead of US jobs but Fed taper talk builds
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Most Asian markets rose Thursday, with focus on the upcoming release of key US jobs…
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Asian markets mixed as traders await fresh catalysts
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian investors on Monday struggled to build on last week's gains as profit-takers stepped in…
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Asian markets extend gains as recovery gathers pace
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets rose again Friday, putting them on course to end an upbeat week on…
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In US, 2.5 million unemployed soon to be without income
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- States across America are moving to cut pandemic unemployment benefits, a painful blow for millions…
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UK unemployment dips, aided by Covid furlough scheme
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- British unemployment dipped to 4.8 percent in the first quarter, official data showed Tuesday, helped…
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Thai economy shrinks 2.6% in first quarter
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- Thailand's economy shrank in the first quarter, official data showed Monday, as it was battered by…
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Asian markets mixed as traders weigh recovery and new infections
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets were mixed Monday as optimism about the global recovery was offset by concerns…
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Asian markets suffer further as inflation data looms
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Fears about surging inflation continued to trouble Asian markets Wednesday, with investors nervously awaiting crucial…
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UK economy shrank 1.5% in first quarter: official data
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Britain's economy contracted by 1.5 percent in the first quarter as the country suffered a…
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New US jobless claims plunged 92,000 last week: govt
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Americans filed 92,000 fewer applications for unemployment aid last week, the government reported Thursday, in…
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Indonesia economy shrinks for fourth straight quarter
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Indonesia's economy shrank for the fourth consecutive quarter in January-March, data showed Wednesday, as the…
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