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Data show Trump trade war failed to cut US China trade gap

iraqnewsflash.comJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

by iraqnewsflash.comJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026073

WASHINGTON: More than seven years after President Donald Trump launched sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods, official data and widely cited economic studies show the measures raised costs inside...

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US job growth surges in September as economy adds 254,000 jobs

iraqnewsflash.comOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024

by iraqnewsflash.comOctober 4, 2024October 4, 20240107

The US economy added 254,000 jobs in September, beating projections of 140,000. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%, showing continued strength in the labor market....

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Concerns arise over US economy as Costco reports weaker sales growth

iraqnewsflash.comApril 6, 2023April 6, 2023

by iraqnewsflash.comApril 6, 2023April 6, 20230537

Costco Wholesale Corp. witnessed a decline in its shares following the company’s slowest growth in US sales in nearly three years. The monthly sales gauge...

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Gold continues upward climb, scaling one-year high racing past $2,000 an ounce

iraqnewsflash.comApril 4, 2023April 4, 2023

by iraqnewsflash.comApril 4, 2023April 4, 20230420

Gold prices have surged past $2,000 an ounce, scaling one-year highs, as the US dollar and yields weakened. This follows weaker-than-expected US economic data, which...