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Analysts warn U.S. egg prices may hit record highs this holiday
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Analysts warn U.S. egg prices may hit record highs this holiday

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U.S. egg prices are rising sharply, driven by avian flu outbreaks and holiday demand, with analysts warning supply shortages could lead to record-high costs last seen during the pandemic....
Japan's big manufacturers show improved confidence in December
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Japan’s big manufacturers show improved confidence in December

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Business confidence among Japan's manufacturers improved to 14 in December, surpassing market forecasts, while nonmanufacturers' sentiment declined slightly, highlighting mixed economic signals....
American firms rush imports ahead of Trump’s proposed China tariffs
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American firms rush imports ahead of Trump’s proposed China tariffs

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U.S. businesses are stockpiling Chinese imports as President-elect Trump plans a 60% tariff, fueling inflation fears and supply chain concerns. Economists urge domestic investment....
WTO anticipates 2.7% rise in global merchandise trade for 2024
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WTO anticipates 2.7% rise in global merchandise trade for 2024

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WTO forecasts global merchandise trade growth of 2.7% in 2024 and 3.0% in 2025, citing easing inflation, declining interest rates, and risks from geopolitical tensions....
Fed slashes rates by 50 basis points as inflation cools
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Fed slashes rates by 50 basis points as inflation cools

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The Federal Reserve cut rates by half a percentage point Wednesday, its first move since the Covid pandemic, in an effort to stabilize inflation and boost the weakening labor market....
Fed faces tough decision on rate cuts amid inflation concerns
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Fed faces tough decision on rate cuts amid inflation concerns

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The Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision could signal broader concerns about the economy, with analysts divided over the size of the expected cut....
Korea’s economy strengthens on robust exports and stable inflation
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Korea’s economy strengthens on robust exports and stable inflation

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Korea’s economy is showing signs of recovery, driven by strong exports and stabilizing inflation, with manufacturing and domestic demand improving over the past five months....