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Virginia's general fund revenues in line with updated forecast through Q1

October 19, 2023 Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that general fund revenues for September 2023 remain in line with updated revisions to the official revenue forecast.

Michigan ranks No.3 in nation, No.1 in Midwest in percentage of workers added to workforce

October 19, 2023 The state also ranks No. 4 in the nation, No. 1 in the Midwest in total workers added to the workforce, with over 124,000 workers added in the last six months.

State of Georgia’s September adjusted revenues down 3.2%

October 19, 2023 The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of September totaled nearly $3.3 billion.

MENA growth ‘to dip in 2023, but poised for rebound in 2024’

October 19, 2023 Following a strong performance in 2022, the MENA region will see growth weaken in 2023 in line with the overall global economic slowdown, as falling oil prices have an adverse effect on oil-exporting countries in the region.

China's third quarter GDP growth beats forecast

October 18, 2023 China\'s economy grew at a faster than expected clip in the third quarter, data showed on Wednesday, while domestic consumption also picked up pace last month, suggesting the recent recovery may carry enough steam to reach Beijing\'s full year growth target.

Ireland's goods trade surplus widens but imports and exports drop

October 17, 2023 Ireland\'s trade in goods surplus widened month-on-month in August, according to the country\'s Central Statistics Office, though overall trade fell on a monthly and annual basis.

Governor Evers, DOA announce highest state surplus and ‘rainy day’ fund balance in Wisconsin history

October 17, 2023 Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) announced the state of Wisconsin ended Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 with a positive balance of $7.07 billion—eclipsing last year’s record-breaking $4.3 billion balance.

Dubai economy achieves 3.2% growth in H1

October 16, 2023 Dubai\'s economy achieved a strong performace in the first half of this year, posting a 3.2 percent growth, compared to the same period last year.

Ukraine's trade deficit widens by 220% in nine months

October 16, 2023 Ukraine\'s foreign trade deficit grew by 220% year-on-year to $19.5 billion in the first nine months of 2023, as imports rose 18.9% to $46.6 billion while exports fell 18.1% to $27.1 billion, Ukrainian media reported, citing the State Customs Service.

Russia's economy expected to grow around 3 pct in 2023

October 16, 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that the country\'s economy is expected to grow by around 3 percent in 2023, noting that it is a good result.

U.S. jobless claims remain at 209,000

October 13, 2023 The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, remaining at historically low levels in another sign that the U.S. job market remains strong in the face of higher interest rates.

Singapore's economy expands 0.7 pct in Q3

October 13, 2023 The Singapore economy grew 0.7 percent year on year in the third quarter this year, according to advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry.