Tag: Economic indicators
Botswana gets an improved 10-year deal with miner De Beers
GABORONE, Botswana -- The Botswana government signed a new diamond sales agreement crucial to its economy with the De Beers mining company on...
Japan's economy grows more than expected on strong exports and moderate consumption
TOKYO -- Japan’s economy grew at a better-than-expected annual rate of 2.8% in October-December, underlined by steady exports and moderate consumption.On a quarter-to-quarter...
The latest inflation report shows that high prices are Trump's major economic challenge
WASHINGTON -- As a candidate last year, Donald Trump suggested he could easily conquer inflation and ease voters' fears about the economy.“I will...
Norfolk Southern CEO optimistic about 2025 after solid fourth quarter
Norfolk Southern's solid fourth quarter — combined with the optimism the railroad is hearing from their customers and support they're getting from Washington...
Germany's government slashes its economic growth forecast for this year to 0.3%
BERLIN -- The German government on Wednesday slashed its 2025 growth forecast for the country's economy, Europe's biggest, to just 0.3% after it...
Germany's economy shrank for the second consecutive year in 2024
BERLIN -- The German economy, Europe's biggest, shrank for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to preliminary official figures released Wednesday weeks...