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Germany bids farewell to political heavyweight Schaeuble
Germany bids farewell to political heavyweight Schaeuble
Economy
by  AFP

Wolfgang Schaeuble, a leading figure in German politics for decades and an icon of budgetary rigour in the eurozone, was laid to rest Friday after dying at the age of 81. - 'Pitliless' budget guardian - As finance minister for eight years under Merkel, Schaeuble carved out a reputation as the guardian of German budgetary discipline, particularly during the Greek debt crisis.

US hiring exceeds expectations in December
US hiring exceeds expectations in December
Economy
by  AFP

US job growth surged unexpectedly in December, government data showed Friday, wrapping up a solid year for the labor market even as voters remain gloomy about the economy ahead of November's presidential election. The world's biggest economy added 216,000 jobs in the final month of 2023 despite expectations of a slowdown from the prior month, according to Department of Labor data.