Inflation

U.S. job openings fall to lowest level in 2 years as demand for workers cools

Data suggests the labour market is slowly normalizing from post-pandemic extremes

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |August 1, 2023

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Europe’s economy grows after months of stagnation, but rate hikes weigh on businesses

The 20 eurozone countries saw modest growth in Q2

July 31, 2023

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A closely-tracked inflation gauge falls to its lowest level in more than 2 years

Weakening inflation suggests the Fed may be able to achieve a difficult ``soft landing'' for the economy

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |July 28, 2023

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ECB hikes interest rates and leaves door open to more

The ninth straight increase aims to stamp out painfully high inflation

By David Mchugh, The Associated Press |July 27, 2023

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