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independent.co.uk
independent.co.uk > news > world > americas > us-dollar-trading-trump-gbp-euro-yen-b2890062.html

American dollar set for worst year since 2017 after months of Trump tariff chaos

1+ hour, 43+ min ago  (688+ words) Conversely, the euro and the pound were at three-month highs on Wednesday The US dollar is poised for its most significant annual decline since 2017, currently on the back foot as market sentiment points towards further interest rate cuts from the…...

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independent.co.uk
independent.co.uk > bulletin > news > boxing-day-sales-christmas-gifts-cost-of-living-b2890044.html

Cost of living crisis behind Christmas shopping trend

2+ hour, 37+ min ago  (105+ words) Cost of living crisis behind Christmas shopping trend - A quarter of Britons intend to postpone some Christmas gift purchases until after Christmas Day, a survey has revealed. - This trend is largely attributed to the cost of living crisis, with 41% of…...

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The Independent
independent.co.uk > news > asian-hong-kong-sensex-labor-department-gold-b2889929.html

Asian markets mostly advance after the S&P 500 hits record high

Asian markets mostly advance after the S&P 500 hits record high2+ hour, 53+ min ago  (524+ words) Asian markets mostly advanced Wednesday after the benchmark S&P 500 closed at another record high following a report that the U.S. economy grew at an unexpectedly strong 4.3% annual rate in July to September. The U.S. government's first estimate of growth for the…...

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The Independent
independent.co.uk > bulletin > lifestyle > states-lowest-gas-prices-us-drivers-b2889727.html

States with lowest gas prices as drivers receive a ‘gift’ at the pump

States with lowest gas prices as drivers receive a ‘gift’ at the pump14+ hour, 12+ min ago  (151+ words) States with lowest gas prices as drivers receive a "gift" at the pump - US drivers are benefiting from lower gas prices this holiday season, with December marking the cheapest month for pump prices in four years. - The national average for…...

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The Independent
independent.co.uk > us > money > economy-growth-rate-inflation-b2889686.html

US economy grew 4.3% in third quarter but inflation remains high

US economy grew 4.3% in third quarter but inflation remains high15+ hour, 23+ min ago  (513+ words) The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years. U.S. gross domestic product from July through September " the economy's total output of goods and services " rose from its 3.8% growth rate…...

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The Independent
independent.co.uk > news > washington-commerce-department-consumer-spending-federal-reserve-b2889571.html

US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter

US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter18+ hour, 18+ min ago  (162+ words) The U.S. economy economy expanded at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter as consumer spending, exports and government spending all grew. U.S. gross domestic product from July through September " the economy's total output of goods and services " rose from…...

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The Independent
independent.co.uk > news > donald-trump-fed-new-york-jerome-powell-wall-street-b2889506.html

US stocks rose again in 2025 after overcoming turbulence from tariffs and Trump's fight with the Fed

US stocks rose again in 2025 after overcoming turbulence from tariffs and Trump's fight with the Fed20+ hour, 49+ min ago  (1131+ words) It was a scary good year for investors. It was scary because the U.S. stock market plunged to several historic drops on worries about everything from President Donald Trump's tariffs to interest rates to a possible bubble in artificial-intelligence technology. In…...

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The Independent
independent.co.uk > news > donald-trump-consumers-washington-b2889626.html

Consumer confidence slides in December to lowest level since US tariffs rolled out in April

Consumer confidence slides in December to lowest level since US tariffs rolled out in April21+ hour, 45+ min ago  (147+ words) Consumers were less confident in the economy in December as Americans grow anxious about high prices and the impact of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell 3.8 points to 89.1 in December…...

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The Independent
independent.co.uk > news > wall-street-asian-labor-department-tokyo-japanese-b2889349.html

Asian shares climb after US stocks rise at the start of a holiday-shortened week

Asian shares climb after US stocks rise at the start of a holiday-shortened week1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (704+ words) Asian shares were mostly higher on Tuesday after benchmarks on Wall Street rose at the start of what's expected to be a relatively calm holiday week. Oil prices and U.S. futures slipped. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 slipped 0.1% to 50,359.78 and the dollar fell against…...

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The Independent
independent.co.uk > news > uk > home-news > christmas-dinner-cost-of-living-prices-2025-b2889422.html

How much more will Christmas dinner cost this year?

How much more will Christmas dinner cost this year?1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (575+ words) Shoppers can cut costs this Christmas by looking for the best deals With Christmas just days away, many are looking for ways to keep costs as low as possible during the festive season. Cold weather bills combined with buying gifts…...