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Mexican economy shrinks for first time in three years
Mexican economy shrinks for first time in three years
by  AFP

Mexico's economy suffered its first contraction in three years in the fourth quarter of 2024, official figures showed Thursday, as the country braces for US President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs. For the whole of 2024, Latin America's second-largest economy grew by 1.3 percent compared with the previous year, it said.

Nostalgia and escapism: highlights from Paris Couture Week
Nostalgia and escapism: highlights from Paris Couture Week
by  AFP

Nostalgia-tinged evening wear, fantasy-fuelled escapism and messages about world peace featured during a packed Paris Couture Week that also saw new changes on fashion's artistic director merry-go-round. "The message of this collection is about escaping from our hectic world.

US economic growth steady in 2024 as Trump takes office
US economic growth steady in 2024 as Trump takes office
by  AFP

The US economy expanded at a solid clip in 2024, helped by consumer and government spending, official data showed Thursday, signaling its resilience as President Donald Trump takes over the reins. Consumer spending, investment and government spending were among the drivers behind last year's growth, according to Commerce Department data.

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