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Irish consumers buoyed by Brexit deal in December
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Irish consumer sentiment improved in December to post the first back-to-back monthly gain in four years as the risk of a damaging ‘no-deal’ Brexit receded, according to a survey published on Friday. Ireland has remained the European Union’s fastest growing economy during three years of Brexit talks, but consumer confidence faltered when […]
Canada adds 46,200 jobs in December: ADP
TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada added 46,200 jobs in December, the sixth straight month of gains, led by increased hiring in education and health care, as well as construction, according to a report from payroll services provider ADP released on Thursday. The November data was revised to show 27,600 jobs were added rather than the 30,900 […]