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Nikkei falls as caution returns to Tokyo stocks

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TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday as investors pulled back after a powerful relief rally, with renewed concern over Middle East tensions and higher oil prices prompting a more defensive tone across the Tokyo market. The...
UK inflation rises to 3% in January, surpassing expectations
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UK inflation rises to 3% in January, surpassing expectations

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UK inflation surged to 3% in January, surpassing forecasts, with rising transport and food costs fueling the increase, according to the Office for National Statistics....
US inflation persists as Trump’s tariff threats add economic concerns
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US inflation persists as Trump’s tariff threats add economic concerns

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Core inflation stayed at 2.8% in December, aligning with expectations but above the Fed’s target. Rising energy costs and tariff threats pose risks to price stability....
Natural gas prices surge 20 percent on forecast for colder January
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Natural gas prices surge 20 percent on forecast for colder January

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Natural gas prices surged up to 20%, reaching their highest in nearly a year, as forecasts predict below-average January temperatures across the U.S. East Coast, driving energy demand....
New York, L.A., and San Francisco among the world's most expensive
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New York, L.A., and San Francisco among the world’s most expensive

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In the latest revelations from the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Worldwide Cost of Living report for 2023, an intriguing trend has emerged: the United States is home to some of the planet’s most expensive cities....
European Union sees trade surplus after six quarters of deficit
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European Union sees trade surplus after six quarters of deficit

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After a string of six quarters in the red, the European Union’s trade balance has swung back into surplus, largely attributed to a dip in energy prices. This is as per the findings from Eurostat,...