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US consumer confidence is rising, but job opportunities and hiring are falling sharply

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US consumer confidence is rising, but job opportunities and hiring are falling sharply

Job opportunities fell by 358,000 in February, led by a decline in small and medium-sized businesses. Layoffs and layoffs increased to 1.721 million, and the rate increased to 1.1%. The Conference Board review shows few plans to buy big-ticket items despite some optimism WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) – U.S. consumer confidence rose unexpectedly in March, … Read more

UK house prices rose sharply in March but the Iran war was expected to cause a fall

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UK house prices rose sharply in March but the Iran war was expected to cause a fall

UK house prices rose at their fastest pace in almost 18 months in March, although soaring mortgage rates amid the Iran war may have led to a market downturn, according to Nationwide. The UK’s biggest building society said the average UK house price rose by 0.9% month-on-month in March, the biggest increase since January 2024. … Read more