Dog fighting, gang activity lands Jackson man in prison for 17 years
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has been sentenced to 17 years in state prison for his role in a racketeering conspiracy that connected multiple street gangs and fueled violent crime…
German services sector activity rose in January – PMI
BERLIN (Reuters) – German services sector activity rose in January for the first time in seven months and companies showed increased optimism, a survey showed on Friday. S&P Global’s final services Purchasing…
Kenya private sector activity jumps in January – PMI
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya’s private sector activity rose for a third consecutive month in January, helped by improved business in agriculture, manufacturing, services and wholesale and retail sectors, a survey showed on…
South African business activity shrinks solidly in January
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Activity in South Africa’s private sector in January contracted a its fastest pace since the end of 2021 as new orders fell due to rolling power cuts and weak…
UAE’s non-oil business activity eases to 12-month low in January
DUBAI (Reuters) – Growth in the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) non-oil private sector slipped to a 12-month low in January, with weaker global economic conditions weighing on sentiment towards future activity, a…
Chile’s economic activity falls less than expected in December
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Chile’s economy performed better than expected in December but still ended 2022 in negative territory as the world’s largest copper producer faces a slowdown after a rapid post-pandemic recovery,…
South African factory activity stable in January – Absa PMI
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African manufacturing activity remained in positive terrain in January, as a decline in employment and new sales orders was offset by growth in business activity and inventories, a…
French Jan factory activity rebound not as strong as forecast -PMI
PARIS (Reuters) – France’s manufacturing activity rebound in January was not quite as strong as first forecast, a survey showed on Wednesday, as new orders remained weak. S&P Global’s final purchasing managers…
South Korea factory activity contracts in January at slightly milder pace – PMI
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s factory activity contracted for a seventh straight month in January, a business survey showed on Wednesday, amid weak global demand and soaring COVID-19 infections in China. Still,…
China non-manufacturing activity rebounds in January – official PMI
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s non-manufacturing activity broke into expansion territory for the first time since September 2022, official data showed on Tuesday, as consumption and travel recovered over the Lunar New Year…
U.S. business activity still soft in early 2023, but outlook perks up
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. business activity contracted for the seventh straight month in January, though the downturn moderated across both the manufacturing and services sectors for the first time since September…
Japan’s factory activity extends declines for third straight month – PMI
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s manufacturing activity contracted for a third straight month in January as export weakness persisted amid a worsening global outlook, a corporate survey showed on Tuesday. The au Jibun…
Fed’s Williams: Making economy inclusive has benefits for overall activity
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Bank of New York leader John Williams said on Tuesday that the economy does better when everyone gets a shot at participating.…
Senator Polistina Calls for Suspension of All Offshore Wind Development Activity Following Multiple Whale Deaths
After six dead whales washed up on area beaches, Sen. Vince Polistina urged Gov. Phil Murphy to order a suspension of all offshore wind development activities so that a full and proper…
Pompano Beach Man Sentenced to Prison for Enticing a 10-Year-Old Child Into Engaging in Criminal Sexual Activity
MIAMI – Michael E. Simpson Jr., 24, of Pompano Beach, Fla., has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Rodney Smith to 20 years in prison for enticing a 10-year-old child into criminal…
South African factory activity expands in December- Absa PMI
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African manufacturing activity expanded in December but business activity deteriorated further in the month due to persistent rotational power cuts, a survey showed on Friday. The seasonally adjusted…
Belleville Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Transportation with Intent to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – Larry W. Hale, 54 of Belleville, Illinois, was sentenced to 15 years in the Bureau of Prisons in a U.S. District Court on Wednesday for Sexual Exploitation…
Regulator Fines Tech Giant Millions For Showing Targeted Ads Based On User Activity
Regulator Fines Tech Giant Millions For Showing Targeted Ads Based On User Activity John Hugh DeMastri on January 4, 2023 An Irish data privacy regulator has issued fines totaling €390 million —…
Kenya private sector activity rises in December -PMI
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya’s private sector activity picked up for a second month in a row in December, helped by easing inflation, increased demand and favourable weather, a survey showed on Thursday.…
French service sector activity subdued in Dec -final PMI
PARIS (Reuters) – Activity in France’s dominant services sector remained subdued last month, a survey showed on Wednesday, as inflation continued to weigh on demand, adding to fears the euro zone’s second-biggest…
Spanish services activity expands again in December
MADRID (Reuters) – Activity in the Spanish services sector expanded for the second consecutive month in December, supported by a marginally better demand environment amid slowing inflation, a survey showed on Wednesday.…
Egypt private sector activity continues to shrink in December -PMI
CAIRO (Reuters) – Activity in Egypt’s non-oil private sector contracted in December for the 25th straight month as inflation, a weaker currency and continued import controls dampened business, a survey showed on…
Japan Dec factory activity posts sharpest fall in more than 2 years -PMI
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese factory activity fell in December at the sharpest pace in 26 months, a business survey showed on Wednesday, with companies seeing further declines amid a global economic slowdown.…
Saudi non-oil private sector activity eases in December
DUBAI (Reuters) – Growth in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil business activity slowed to a three-month low in December, a survey showed on Tuesday, although higher sales and strong demand ensured firms remained confident…
Turkish factory activity contracts in Dec but shows improvement -PMI
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish factory activity contracted for the 10th month running in December but showed some signs of improvement from previous months as output and new orders fell more slowly, a…
South Korea Dec factory activity weakens on demand slump, trucker strike – PMI
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s factory activity shrank for a sixth consecutive month in December, a business survey showed on Monday, as the global economic downturn and a local truckers’ strike led…
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