Japan Falls to Fourth-Largest Economy Amid Unexpected Recession
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Sharp Decline in January US Retail Sales Signals Economic Caution
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UK Economy Enters Recession, Challenging Sunak's Growth Pledge
"The United Kingdom's economy has officially entered a recession, marking a significant downturn and the weakest annual growth since the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, excluding the pandemic-impacted year of 2020. -
January Sees Unexpected Rise in Consumer Prices, Challenging Fed's Inflation Outlook
"consumer prices in January witnessed a rise that exceeded expectations, primarily driven by persistent increases in shelter costs.
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U.S. Inflation Rises to 3% in September, Strengthening Case for Fed Rate Cut Next Week
U.S. inflation climbed to 3% in September, coming in slightly below economists' expectations and reinforcing market confidence that the Federal Reserve will move forward with another interest rate cut at its policy meeting next week. 
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China Unveils Five-Year Economic Roadmap Prioritizing Tech Self-Reliance and Manufacturing Over Consumer Demand
China's top leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening domestic manufacturing and technological self-reliance over the next five years, signaling that the world's second-largest economy will continue prioritizing state-led industrial expansion even as it grapples with weak domestic demand and mounting tensions with the United States. 
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UK Inflation Holds at 3.8%, Putting Bank of England’s Rate-Cut Plans on Hold
Britain's stubborn inflation held steady for a third consecutive month in September, dimming hopes that the Bank of England will move ahead with an interest rate cut before year-end. 
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China’s Economy Expands 4.8% in Q3, but Fixed-Asset Investment Records 'Rare and Alarming' Decline
China's economy grew 4.8% in the third quarter from a year earlier, matching forecasts but underscoring deep imbalances as property investment plunged and consumer spending lost steam. The slowdown, coupled with a 0.5% contraction in fixed-asset investment, marks the country's weakest domestic momentum in a year and comes as President Xi Jinping convenes top officials to finalize China's next five-year economic plan. 
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Rare Earth Shipments From China Drop 6% Amid Fresh Export Curbs and U.S. Tariff Threats
China's exports of rare earth magnets fell sharply in September, deepening concerns that Beijing may again use its dominance in critical mineral supplies as leverage in trade negotiations with the United States. The latest data come as both governments prepare for renewed tariff talks ahead of the November 10 expiration of their 90-day truce. 
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AI Tools, Discounts, and Mobile Shopping to Drive $253 Billion Holiday Season, Adobe Forecast Says
U.S. consumers are expected to spend $253.4 billion online this holiday season, a 5.3% increase from last year, as shoppers turn to artificial intelligence tools, steep discounts, and flexible payment plans to navigate economic pressure from tariffs and inflation, according to Adobe Analytics data released Monday. 
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Jobless Claims Drop to 218,000, Beating Estimates as GDP Revised Up to 3.8%
U.S. jobless claims fell sharply last week, underscoring resilience in the labor market even as hiring remains sluggish and the Federal Reserve moves cautiously on rate cuts. Initial claims for unemployment benefits dropped to a seasonally adjusted 218,000 for the week ended Sept. 20, down 14,000 from the prior week and well below economists' expectations for 235,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. 
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U.S. Inflation Hits 2.9% as Jobless Claims Spike, Cementing Fed’s Rate-Cut Path
Consumer prices climbed faster than expected in August while jobless claims rose to their highest level in nearly four years, offering a mixed but ultimately dovish signal to the Federal Reserve ahead of its key policy meeting next week. 
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Wholesale Prices Slip 0.1% in August, Strengthening Case for Fed Rate Cut
U.S. wholesale prices unexpectedly declined in August, adding momentum to expectations that the Federal Reserve will deliver its first interest rate cut in nearly a year at its meeting next week. 
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U.S. Job Growth Revised Down by 911,000, Exposing Weaker Labor Market
The U.S. economy added nearly a million fewer jobs than previously reported for the year ending in March, according to preliminary benchmark revisions released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The sharp downgrade underscores concerns about the labor market's resilience and adds new pressure on policymakers to support growth. 
