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Today: May 29, 2026
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Italy first quarter growth revised up as exports shine

Italy's economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter from the previous three months, boosted by strong exports, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Friday, revising up a

Italy first quarter growth revised up as exports shine
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French economy shrank by 0.1% in first quarter

France's economy shrank slightly in the first quarter, final data from statistics office INSEE showed on Friday, missing the preliminary reading of 0.0% for the euro zone's second-

French economy shrank by 0.1% in first quarter
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Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erodes

A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, the latest sign that spiking gas prices and higher food costs are squeezing Americans’ finances

Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erodes
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US first-quarter GDP growth revised lower to 1.6% pace

U.S. economic growth was not a strong as initially thought in the first quarter, and momentum is set to slow this quarter, with the war with Iran stoking inflation and

US first-quarter GDP growth revised lower to 1.6% pace
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Brazil economic growth expected to have picked up in Q1 on stronger manufacturing

Brazil's economy is expected to have grown faster in the first quarter against the last three months of 2025 aided by stronger manufacturing activity,

Brazil economic growth expected to have picked up in Q1 on stronger manufacturing
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Bank of Israel seen resuming rate reductions next week with 25 bps cut - Reuters poll

The Bank of Israel is expected to resume interest rate cuts next week after a brief pause, due to stable inflation, a strong shekel and a ceasefire with Iran that has

Bank of Israel seen resuming rate reductions next week with 25 bps cut - Reuters poll
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US business inventories post biggest gain in nearly four years in March

U.S. business inventories increased by the most in nearly four years in March, boosted by stocks at wholesalers, government data showed on Thursday.

US business inventories post biggest gain in nearly four years in March
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NATO must spend 5% of GDP on defence by 2030, Poland says

NATO countries need to hit the alliance's target of spending 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence five years ahead of schedule in 2030, Poland's defence minister

NATO must spend 5% of GDP on defence by 2030, Poland says
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S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq advanced to record closing highs on Friday, boosted by robust earnings and a dip in crude prices, and turning

S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
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US goods trade deficit widens in March as imports rise sharply

The U.S. trade deficit in goods widened more than expected in March as a rise in imports outpaced exports, suggesting that trade was likely a drag on economic growth

US goods trade deficit widens in March as imports rise sharply
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US single-family housing starts jump to 13-month high in March

U.S. single-family homebuilding increased to a 13-month high in March, but the improvement was likely a blip as permits for future construction fell sharply and

US single-family housing starts jump to 13-month high in March
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Russia's economic contraction may spur key rate cuts, analysts say

Russia's economic contraction in the first two months of the year may prompt the central bank to cut its key rate faster than expected, some analysts

Russia's economic contraction may spur key rate cuts, analysts say
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US business inventories slightly above expectations in February

U.S. business inventories increased slightly more than expected in February amid a sharp rebound in stocks at wholesalers, suggesting that inventory investment could

US business inventories slightly above expectations in February
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US business inventories unexpectedly fall in January

U.S. business inventories unexpectedly fell in January amid a large decline in stocks at wholesalers, suggesting inventory investment could weigh on economic growth in

US business inventories unexpectedly fall in January
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Argentina reaches IMF staff deal, opening door to $1 billion in fresh funds

Argentina reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund on the second review of its $20 billion program, the IMF said on Wednesday,

Argentina reaches IMF staff deal, opening door to $1 billion in fresh funds
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Cracks emerged in a resilient US economy before war in Iran sent oil prices rocketing

Newly released data shows the U.S. economy was already showing signs of strain even before the launch of the Iran war, underscoring the risks that rising energy prices could pose

Cracks emerged in a resilient US economy before war in Iran sent oil prices rocketing
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The US economy grew just 0.7% last quarter, ahead of a potentially destabilizing war with Iran

The US economy grew just 0.7% last quarter, ahead of a potentially destabilizing war with Iran

The US economy grew just 0.7% last quarter, ahead of a potentially destabilizing war with Iran
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US economy slowed sharply in the fourth quarter, expanding at a rate of just 1.4%

US economy slowed sharply in the fourth quarter, expanding at a rate of just 1.4%

US economy slowed sharply in the fourth quarter, expanding at a rate of just 1.4%
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Consumer spending pushes US economy up 4.4% in third quarter, fastest in two years

Powered by strong consumer spending, the U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade rom its first estimate

Consumer spending pushes US economy up 4.4% in third quarter, fastest in two years
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India's current account deficit moderates to $12.3 billion in Sept quarter, RBI data shows

India's current account deficit moderated in the July-September quarter on the back of a lower merchandise trade deficit, the Reserve Bank of India said on Monday.

India's current account deficit moderates to $12.3 billion in Sept quarter, RBI data shows
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Fed to cut rates again in December on weakening job market, say most economists: Reuters poll

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Fed to cut rates again in December on weakening job market, say most economists: Reuters poll