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US new home sales up in 2023, boosted by limited existing supply
US new home sales up in 2023, boosted by limited existing supply
by  AFP

Sales of new US homes jumped in 2023, according to government data released Thursday, supported by a lack of inventory in the existing homes market as mortgage rates remained elevated. Key factors encouraging buyers, according to analysts, were a dip in mortgage rates at the end of last year as well as the continued lack of supply in the existing home market.

US growth picks up in 2023 on jobs and consumer spending
US growth picks up in 2023 on jobs and consumer spending
by  AFP

US economic growth was stronger than expected in the final months of 2023, government data showed Thursday, offering a boost to President Joe Biden as he starts his reelection campaign. At the start of 2023, analysts expected consumer spending to lose steam as households drew down on accumulated savings during the Covid-19 pandemic and as borrowing costs stayed high.

Balletcore, dunes and vamps at Paris couture week
Balletcore, dunes and vamps at Paris couture week
by  AFP

Haute couture week in Paris showcases the fashion world's most elite outfits -- one-off, made-to-measure creations that the labels hope will adorn red carpets and high society events around the world. This time, he was inspired by insects, with huge glittering moths and bees adorning some outfits, and several turbans and maharajah outfits in the collection.

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