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U.S. Housing Data Turns Positive; Industrial Production Improves
Americans are jumping into the housing market as interest rates on mortgages plummet, and businesses across the country are betting on more demand from consumers. The Census Bureau reported...
Brazilian Economy Grows Worse as Credit Rating Drops
Recent data suggests that Brazil’s economy contracted for the tenth consecutive month in December, and Standard & Poor downgraded the South American nation’s credit rating further below junk status,...
World Bank Takes on Zika Virus
The recent Zika virus outbreak has done more than terrify millions of people around the world; it has had an effect on global economies. Some countries have had to...
U.K. Wages Rise, Jobless Claims Fall Steeply
Signs of an improving job market in the United Kingdom are growing. Incomes are up and jobless claims are down, while the unemployment rate remains at its lowest point...
Ratings Companies: North Korea Impact on South Korean Economy Limited
Ratings firms believe North Korea’s missile launch and nuclear testing will have a minor impact on South Korea’s economic output. Ratings agencies will not adjust South Korea’s credit rating...
Given the Obstacles, How can Great Britain Exit the European Union?
For months, Great Britain has been talking about withdrawing from the European Union (EU). The matter is up for full debate, and shall be put to a referendum. This...
Department of Labor $63.5 Billion Budget for 2017 Stresses Optimism, Training
The Department of Labor has asked for $12.8 billion in discretionary funding on top of $50.7 billion in other mandatory funding to feed training jobs for workers and other...
Kenya to Build New Prison for Islamic Radicals
In an attempt to curb radicalization, Kenyan authorities plan to build a separate prison for jihadists to prevent the spread of extremism throughout the prison system, according to Reuters....
OECD Calls on Costa Rica for Swift Tax Reforms
The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) recently conducted its first assessment of Costa Rica. The results of the assessment were announced on Tuesday in San Jose by...
Economies Feel Impact of Declining Oil Prices
The continued fall in oil prices is being felt in several parts of the global economy, with many negative results causing financial turmoil. Rising Default Rates The continued fall...