UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter
The U.K. economy grew a meager 0.1% in the fourth quarter, according to preliminary figures from the Office for National Statistics on Thursday.
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The U.K. economy grew a meager 0.1% in the fourth quarter, according to preliminary figures from the Office for National Statistics on Thursday.
The U.S. government in January ran up a smaller deficit than a year ago, while tariffs collections surged.
The January nonfarm payrolls report beat Wall Street expectations in both job creation and the unemployment rate.
The January nonfarm payrolls report beat Wall Street expectations in both job creation and the unemployment rate.
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Consumer activity slowed sharply for the December holiday shopping season.
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