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Swiss 10-Year Bond Yield Inches Higher

Switzerland's 10-year yield increased to around 0.28% at the end of June, remaining near its lowest level since early March, after fresh developments in the Middle East. Iran struck US military sites over the weekend, though both sides subsequently agreed to halt hostilities and resume peace talks…

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US consumer confidence edges up in June; labor market perceptions deteriorate

U.S. consumer confidence nudged higher in June as a fragile truce in the Middle East conflict weighed down on gasoline prices, while households' perceptions of labor market conditions deteriorated, with the share viewing jobs as hard to get rising to near a 5-1/2 year-high, a survey showed on Tuesd…

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Dallas Fed Business Activity Rebounds

The general business activity index for the service sector published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas rebounded to 2.9 in June 2026 from -7.7 in May.Perceptions of broader business conditions also improved, with the company outlook index jumping 12 points to 6.1, while uncertainty remained lar…

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U.S. Job Openings and Hires Remained Stable in May

By Jessica CoacciU.S. job openings and hires held steady in May, according to a report from the Labor Department's monthly job openings and labor turnover survey.Available positions held steady at 7.6 million in May, unchanged from April. Meanwhile, the hiring rate held steady at 3.3% with about 5…

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U.S. Consumer Confidence Index Inches Slightly Higher In June

WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - A report released by the Conference Board on Tuesday showed a modest increase by its U.S. consumer confidence index in the month of June.The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index inched up to 91.2 in June from a downwardly revised 90.6 in May.Economists had expe…

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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Climbed in June, Conference Board Says

By Jessica CoacciConsumer confidence ticked up in June as moderating oil prices provided some relief to American households, a monthly survey from The Conference Board said.The research group said Tuesday its consumer confidence index rose to 91.2 in June from a downwardly revised 90.6 in May. Econ…

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Poland Inflation Eases To 4-month Low

WARSAW (dpa-AFX) - Poland's consumer price inflation eased further in June to the lowest in four months, preliminary data from Statistics Poland showed on Tuesday.The consumer price index climbed 2.5 percent year-over-year in June, slower than the 3.1 percent increase in May. Moreover, this was the…

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SK tes Advances AI and Robotics in E-Waste Processing Through Singapore EDB Collaboration

SINGAPORE, SG / ACCESS Newswire / June 30, 2026 / SK tes, a global leader in sustainable technology lifecycle services, today announced a strategic AI and robotics collaboration supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), reinforcing Singapore's role as a hub for circular economy i…

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US drives rise in global emissions as utilities turn back to coal, report shows

The United States accounted for about a third of the rise in global carbon dioxide emissions in 2025, as higher gas prices pushed power producers back to coal, an Energy Institute report showed on Tuesday.Here are highlights from the report, produced in partnership with Ember, Kearney Institute and…

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U.S. Job Openings Nearly Unchanged In May

WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Job openings in the U.S. were nearly unchanged in the month of May, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Tuesday.The Labor Department said job openings crept up to 7.594 million in May from a downwardly revised 7.585 million in April.Economists had expect…

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TABLE-Dallas Fed Texas service sector survey

June 30 (Reuters) - Below are details of the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank's monthly survey of the Texas service sector. A positive number indicates expansion, and a negative number indicates contraction. Business indicators Jun May Change Revenue…

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CHORD Real Estate Summit Brings Investors to Panama Amid Rising Developer Activity

CHORD Real Estate concluded its second annual Invest Panama Summit last month, drawing a group of American and Canadian investors to Panama City for a three-day tour of the country's primary residential and mixed-use development zones.PANAMA CITY, PANAMA / ACCESS Newswire / June 30, 2026 / CHORD Re…

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Sri Lanka Trade Deficit More Than Doubles in May

Sri Lanka’s trade deficit widened to $968 million in May 2026 from $473 million a year earlier, marking a 104.8% increase as import growth outpaced export gains.Imports surged 45.4% to $2.19 billion, with fuel import spending jumping 112% due to higher oil prices and larger volumes.Exports rose 13…

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US job openings tick up in May; hiring still soft

U.S. job openings edged up in May while hiring remained weak, suggesting the labor market remained in a holding pattern despite three straight months of strong job gains.Job openings, a measure of labor demand, had increased 9,000 to 7.594 million by the last day of May, the Labor Department's Bure…

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Chicago Business Activity Cooled in June

By Paulo TrevisaniBusiness activity in the Chicago area slowed but still beat expectations this month, a monthly survey showed Tuesday.The Chicago Business Barometer, compiled by MNI Indicators, slipped to 56.7 in June from 62.7 in May, which was its highest since January 2022.Economists polled by…

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Luxury Home Prices Rise Faster Than Non-Luxury Sale Prices — Market Talk

The median U.S. luxury home sale price rose 4.7% year over year to $1.37 million during the three months ending May 31, Redfin says. That's more than triple the 1.5% gain in non-luxury sale prices. Luxury prices are increasing largely because demand for luxury homes is on the rise. Pending sales of…

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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Climbed in June, Conference Board Says

By Jessica CoacciConsumer confidence ticked up in June as moderating oil prices provided some relief to American households, a monthly survey from The Conference Board said.The research group said Tuesday its consumer confidence index rose to 91.2 in June from a downwardly revised 90.6 in May. Econ…

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