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U.S. July Payrolls Unexpectedly Drop, Reigniting Concerns Over Labor Market Cooling

WASHINGTON — U.S. nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly contracted in July, breaking expectations of modest growth and stirring fresh debate over the trajectory of the American economy and future Federa
SK Hynix Declares Q2 Dividend of 375 Won Per Share, Signals Enhanced Shareholder Returns in Q3

SEOUL — SK Hynix Inc., the world’s second-largest memory chipmaker, announced on Friday that its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of 375 Korean won ($0.27) per com

South Korean Retail Investors Pivot Back to Tech Giants: Amazon and Micron Lead Massive Buying Spree

SEOUL — South Korean retail investors—affectionately referred to in financial markets as "Seohak Ants" for their diligent and aggressive buying of foreign equities—have e

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Philippines Records Budget Surplus in October, Cuts Annual Deficit: Manila, Philippines – The Philippine government has reported a budget surplus of 6.3 billion pesos in October, a significant ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.28

Euro Nears Parity with Dollar as US Economy Outperforms: Seoul, South Korea – The US dollar continues to strengthen against the euro, with the possibility of the two currencies reac ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.27

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Financial Supervisory Service Upholds Auto Lease Companies' Right to Charge Depreciation Fees: Seoul, South Korea – The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has ruled that it is legitimate for auto lease companies to cha ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.27

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