Tag: slows
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China’s manufacturing activity slows in December in latest sign the economy is still struggling – Winnipeg Free Press
[ad_1] BANGKOK (AP) — A survey of factory managers in China shows that manufacturing contracted in December in the latest sign the world’s No. 2 economy remains sluggish. The official purchasing managers index, or PMI, fell to 49 last month in what officials said was evidence of weak demand, the National Bureau of Statistics reported…
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China growth momentum slows further amid calls for stimulus
[ad_1] BEIJING: China’s economy lost more steam in June with manufacturing activity contracting again and other sectors failing to build momentum, as calls grow for more policy support.The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index registered a reading of 49, falling into contraction for a third straight month, according to National Bureau of Statistics data published Friday.…
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Cybersecurity pros less likely to be impacted by layoffs if economy slows
[ad_1] In the face of recession worries, cybersecurity teams would be least affected by staffing cuts in 2023, according to a survey of C-suite executives by (ISC)². Image: denisismagilov/Adobe Stock Fears have been growing that the U.S. and the world could be hit by a recession this year, and with a slower economy comes the…
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Gold Steadies After 2-Day Battering as Dollar’s Meteoric Rise Slows
[ad_1] By Barani Krishnan Investing.com — Gold bulls have caught a break from a two-day blitzkrieg that sent the yellow metal’s prices to 10-month lows. The question is – will it last? And could now be the pivotal moment for a turnaround in the fortunes of those long on bullion? The answer might have much…
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South Korea to relax outdoor mask mandate as COVID-19 slows
[ad_1] A man wearing a face mask to help curb the spread of the coronavirus is silhouetted in Goyang, South Korea, Friday, April 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea will ease its outdoor mask mandate starting next week as COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continue to decline. Jen…
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US hiring slows as delta variant weakens travel and tourism
[ad_1] FILE – In this March 27, 2020, file photo, a Walgreens sign is displayed outside the store in Wheeling, Ill. Walgreens will hike starting pay to $15 an hour beginning in October, as employers across the United States continue boosting wages to attract workers. The drugstore chain said Tuesday, Aug. 31, 202,…
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AUD/USD May Fall if Risk Taking Slows as Cases in New South Wales Swell
[ad_1] Australian Dollar, AUD/USD, Fed, Covid, NSW, Bank of Korea – Talking Points Australia’s Covid cases continue to trend higher in NSW state The Bank of Korea (BoK) is set to announce a rate decision AUD/USD approaches resistance after multi-day price gains Thursday’s Asia-Pacific Outlook Asia-Pacific markets appear on track to extend the risk-on rise…