H&M operating profit improves but sales still sluggish
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H&M operating profit improves but sales still sluggish
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US hiring beats expectations

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Taiwan chip giant TSMC says 2024 revenue rose 33.9%

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US hiring beats expectations in December to cap solid year

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11 January 2025

EU imposed unfair trade barriers on Chinese firms

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China inflation hit nine-month low in December

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China inflation hits nine-month low in December

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Fitch flags concerns over 'significant' US fiscal policy challenges

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Germany’s EV sales go into reverse

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