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US Labor Costs Rise Moderately in First Quarter Amid Economic Uncertainty
Introduction to Labor Costs in the United States The United States labor costs experienced a moderate increase in the first...
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Economic Growth Projections: CEPAL Lowers Mexico’s Growth Estimate to 0.3%
Introduction In the face of ongoing economic uncertainty, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL) has revised...
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US Consumer Confidence Dips in April 2025 Amid Trade Tensions and Inflation Fears
Background on the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index is a widely recognized...
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Chile Keeps Interest Rate at 5% Amidst Global Trade War
Background on the Situation On April 2, U.S. President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs, which ultimately resulted in a 10%...
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The World Bank Predicts Commodity Prices to Fall to Pre-COVID Levels by 2026
Introduction to the World Bank’s Outlook on Commodity Prices On April 29, the World Bank (WB) forecasted that global economic...
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Eurozone Inflation Expectations Rise to 2.9%: BCE Survey
Background on the European Central Bank (ECB) The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank responsible for monetary policy...
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US Consumer Confidence Plummets in April: Lowest Level in Nearly Five Years
Background on The Conference Board and Its Consumer Confidence Index The Conference Board, a global research organization, regularly publishes the...
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Organized Crime Stifles Economic Growth in Latin America, Warns World Bank
Introduction The World Bank has issued a stark warning that organized crime is significantly hindering economic growth in Latin America...
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US and India on Track for Early Trade Agreement: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Background on Scott Bessent and the Current Trade Landscape Scott Bessent, the United States Secretary of the Treasury, recently indicated...
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IMF Advises Against Risky Policies Amid Global Downturn: Rodrigo Valdés Emphasizes Fiscal Consolidation
Background on Rodrigo Valdés and His Relevance Rodrigo Valdés, the Western Hemisphere Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), plays...
