Mexico's inflation rate experienced a slowdown in the first half of September, reaching its lowest level since February 2021, according to the National Statistics Institute. The consumer price index increased by 0.25% in the first two weeks of the month, with a year-on-year rise of 4.44%. In comparison, the 12-month inflation rate stood at 4.64% by the end of August. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Mexico’s Inflation Eases in September
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CarMax Stock Upgraded to Outperform
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Waste Management Union Members Approve Five-Year Agreement
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Close Brothers Group Reports Decrease in Operating Profit
The operating pretax profit of Close Brothers Group, a U.K. merchant banking group, has more than halved in fiscal 2023. This decline is primarily attributed to provisions made in the first half of the year related to its subsidiary, Novitas Loans. Despite this setback, the company saw improved performance in the second half. Operating Pretax Profit Close Brothers Group … [Read more...] about Close Brothers Group Reports Decrease in Operating Profit
