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March Sees a Surge: US Pending Home Sales Leap by 6.1%, Marking the Highest Monthly Increase Since December 2023

US pending home sales jumped 6.1% in March, the highest monthly increase since December 2023, with the South region leading the growth. Despite a slight annual decline, the market ...

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US Eases Auto Tariffs: A Positive Step for North American Trade, Says Mexican President

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum welcomes the US's decision to ease auto tariffs, seeing it as progress in North American trade relations under the USMCA. Ongoing discussions ai...

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EU Unveils €910 Million Defense Fund to Boost Innovation and Support Ukraine Amid Rising Threats

The European Commission invests €910 million under the 2024 European Defence Fund to modernize defense technologies, including AI drones and stealth systems, with Ukrainian industr...

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Germany's Inflation Rate Dips Slightly to 2.1% in April, Core Inflation Holds Steady at 2.9%

Germany's inflation rate slightly decreased to 2.1% in April from 2.2% in March, with core inflation at 2.9%. Food prices rose by 2.8%, while energy prices fell by 5.4%. The HICP i...

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Surprising Growth: US Private Sector Adds 62K Jobs in April Amid Economic Uncertainty

The US private sector added 62,000 jobs in September, below analysts' expectations, amid economic uncertainty. Medium companies led the growth, while the service sector saw signifi...

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US Economy Takes a Hit: GDP Drops 0.3% in Q1 2025 as Tariff Pressures Mount

The US GDP fell by 0.3% in Q1 2025, the first decline since 2022, due to increased imports and reduced federal spending. Consumer demand remained strong, but inflation pressures gr...

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March Sees a 0.7% Surge in US Personal Spending Amid Economic Fluctuations

In March, US personal spending increased by 0.7%, with personal income also seeing a rise. The PCE price index showed a slight decrease, indicating mixed economic signals.

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March Sees a Surge in US Pending Home Sales with a 6.1% Increase, Signaling a Robust Housing Market

US pending home sales jumped 6.1% in March, the highest since December 2023, with the South leading at 9.8% increase. NAR's Lawrence Yun links the surge to job growth and buyer sen...