#US economy shrank by 1.4% as inflation takes toll on GDP

#US economy shrank by 1.4% as inflation takes toll on GDP

“US economy shrank by 1.4% as inflation takes toll on GDP” The US economy contracted by 1.4% in the most recent quarter, shrinking for the first time since the pandemic-induced recession two years ago as inflation continues to surge, according to government data released on Thursday. The Commerce Department’s estimate Thursday of the first quarter’s…

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#Justin Trudeau offers no timeline for first-time home buyer bill

#Justin Trudeau offers no timeline for first-time home buyer bill

“Justin Trudeau offers no timeline for first-time home buyer bill” Politics Insider for April 22: Poilievre turns attention to affordable housing; Russia bans a bunch of Canadians; and a call to replace 24 Sussex Welcome to a sneak peek of the Maclean’s Politics Insider newsletter. Sign up to get it delivered straight to your inbox in the morning. CTV asked Pierre Poilievre…

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#Inflation rate surpasses a three decade high

#Inflation rate surpasses a three decade high

“Inflation rate surpasses a three decade high” Politics Insider for April 21: Prices jump more than expected in March; Freeland and allies stage a G20 walkout; Poilievre’s brewing battle Welcome to a sneak peek of the Maclean’s Politics Insider newsletter. Sign up to get it delivered straight to your inbox in the morning. Inflation rose to 6.7 per cent in March,…

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#Shanghai allows 4 million out of homes as virus rules ease

#Shanghai allows 4 million out of homes as virus rules ease

“Shanghai allows 4 million out of homes as virus rules ease” Shanghai allowed 4 million more people out of their homes Wednesday as anti-virus controls that shut down China’s biggest city eased, while the International Monetary Fund cut its forecast of Chinese economic growth and warned the global flow of industrial goods might be disrupted….

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# ‘There are already digital means of payment:’ EU Commission gets 11,000 public comments on CBDC project

# ‘There are already digital means of payment:’ EU Commission gets 11,000 public comments on CBDC project

” ‘There are already digital means of payment:’ EU Commission gets 11,000 public comments on CBDC project “ In less than two weeks that passed since the European Commission opened its “Digital euro for the EU” initiative up to public consultation, more than 11,000 individuals and organizations left their feedback on the website. The feedback…

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