US Challenger Job Cuts (Dec) 35.553K vs. Exp. 89.0K (Prev. 71.321K )
The December Challenger Job Cuts figure came in significantly lower than expected, indicating only 35.553K layoffs compared to the anticipated 89K.
Israel considers Lebanon's efforts to disarm Hezbollah 'totally insufficient', Sky News Arabia reports
Tanzania, United Republic of Inflation Rate YoY (Dec) Y/Y 3.6% vs. Exp. 3.5% (Prev. 3.4% )
US Challenger Job Cuts (Dec) 35.553K vs. Exp. 89.0K (Prev. 71.321K )
US bipartisan Senate group believes it is on the verge of a deal, regarding health care and a Obamacare subsidies extension, Punchbowl reports; however, the Hyde language is "now viewed more acutely as an insurmountable problem."
Germany and India are reportedly nearing a USD 8bln agreement regarding submarines
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This substantial miss suggests stronger labor market resilience than previously thought, which could influence expectations around economic stability and future monetary policy decisions.
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