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South Africa’s Woolworths reports profit up 27.3 percent

YoopyaAug 29, 2013April 14, 20240

(Reuters) – South African retailer Woolworths (WHLJ.J) reported a 27.3 percent rise in full-year profit on Thursday, reflecting the resilience of its upscale customer base

U.S. producer prices flat in July, point to little inflation pressure

YoopyaAug 15, 2013May 15, 20240

(Reuters) – U.S. producer prices were flat in July and pointed to very little inflationary pressure in the economy, which could add to worries at

Solid US job gains could bolster 2nd-half growth

YoopyaAug 2, 2013November 25, 20230

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robust hiring in July would mark a fourth straight month of solid gains, an encouraging sign for a U.S. economy that is

US economic growth likely weakened in 2nd quarter

YoopyaJul 31, 2013July 4, 20240

WASHINGTON (AP) — A report Wednesday is expected to show the U.S. economy barely grew from April through June. But economists are hopeful that the

Further job gains in June could position US economy for stronger second half of 2013

YoopyaJul 5, 2013July 4, 20240

WASHINGTON (AP) — Another solid month of hiring in June could signal the start of a stronger second half of the year for the U.S.

US employers add 175K jobs, rate up to 7.6 pct.

YoopyaJun 7, 2013April 8, 20230

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy added 175,000 jobs in May- a steady pace that shows strength in the face of tax increases and government

Another Positive Sign For The Economy

YoopyaMay 29, 2013August 18, 20240

It is no secret that America has certainly faced some trying economic times over the past few years. While there are many sectors of the

How the Fed could ruin your summer holiday

YoopyaMay 27, 2013August 11, 20240

(Reuters) – Have your summer vacation all booked? Hoping to ignore your phone for a while, feeling safe in your investments and secure in the

Buffett says economy on mend, bonds ‘terrible’ investment

YoopyaMay 6, 2013September 8, 20240

(Reuters) – Warren Buffett said the U.S. economy is gradually improving, but low interest rates have made bonds “terrible investments” while stocks remain “reasonably priced.”

Eurozone retail sales fall for second consecutive month

YoopyaMay 6, 2013September 5, 20240

Retail sales across the eurozone have fallen for the second month in a row in March, according to the European Union statistics agency Eurostat. The