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Amazon’s Q4: Earnings Beat, Cloud Concerns, and the AI Gamble

Amazon’s Q4 earnings presented a complex picture, with positive earnings per share offset by concerns about cloud growth and future revenue projections. While the company exceeded expectations on earnings per share, reaching $1.86 compared to the anticipated $1.49, and revenue marginally surpassed forecasts at $187.8 billion, the performance of Amazon …

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What can recent statements by Fed officials tell about labour market, inflation?

The Federal Reserve faces a complex economic landscape. Recent statements from Fed Governors Kugler and Goolsbee highlight the challenges in achieving price stability while maintaining healthy economic growth. Their remarks underscore the delicate balancing act the Fed must perform as it navigates uneven progress on inflation, a robust labour market, …

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U.S. Job Growth Slows in January Amid Revisions and Weather Disruptions

The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in January, signaling a potential slowdown in labor demand. However, analysts cautioned that the figures may be distorted by annual revisions and extreme weather conditions. Nonfarm payrolls: 143,000 (below the forecast of 169,000). December jobs revised upward: 307,000 (previously reported as 256,000). …

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