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US bonds rally after weaker-than-expected jobs report shows hiring slowdown – business live
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US economy only added 29,000 jobs in September, which might deter the Federal Reserve from raising interest rates UK diesel price hits record high of £2 a litre Core inflation in the eurozone also inched up last month. Inflation, excluding energy, food, alcohol & tobacco, rose to
US economy only added 29,000 jobs in September, which might deter the Federal Reserve from raising interest rates UK diesel price hits record high of £2 a litre Core inflation in the eurozone also inched up last month. Inflation, excluding energy, food, alcohol & tobacco, rose to 2.5% in September up from 2.4% in August. Continue reading...
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