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US home sales rise in February by most in a year
US home sales rise in February by most in a year
Economy
by  AFP

Sales of existing homes made the biggest jump in a year last month on improved housing supply, according to industry data released Thursday, as mortgage rates held at slightly lower levels. Compared with February last year, however, home sales last month were still 3.3 percent down, NAR data showed.

Global music biz sees 10.2% growth in 2023: industry
Global music biz sees 10.2% growth in 2023: industry
Economy
by  AFP

Global music revenues were up 10.2 percent last year to $28.6 billion, according figures released Thursday, but record firms are concerned over how to maintain growth in the streaming era. The music industry grew for the ninth consecutive year, thanks largely to the continued growth of streaming (up 11.2 percent), which now accounts for more than two-thirds (67.3 percent) of global revenues.