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UK Jobless Rate Rises for First Time Since July as Wage Growth Slows
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UK Jobless Rate Rises for First Time Since July as Wage Growth Slows

The UK unemployment rate climbed to 3.9% in the three months to January, the first increase since July. Wage growth slowed more than expecte

Beatrice Romano ·
France Cuts 2024 Growth Forecast to 1% as Spending Cuts Take Effect
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France Cuts 2024 Growth Forecast to 1% as Spending Cuts Take Effect

France has lowered its 2024 GDP growth forecast from 1.4% to 1%. Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire announced €10 billion in spending cuts acro

Beatrice Romano ·
Europe's Price Divide: Switzerland, Norway Most Expensive; Bulgaria, Romania Cheapest
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Europe's Price Divide: Switzerland, Norway Most Expensive; Bulgaria, Romania Cheapest

Switzerland and Norway lead Europe in high prices, with housing and alcohol costs far above EU averages. Bulgaria and Romania remain the mos

Beatrice Romano ·