South & North America
Canada's Employment Holds Steady in October
TEHRAN (ANA)- Canada's employment was little changed in October, following an increase in September and up by 303,000, or 1.5 percent, on a year-over-year basis, Statistics Canada said.
President: Mexico's Economy Remains Solid
TEHRAN (ANA)- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected the allegation that continued violence could undermine Mexico's economy.
Chile's Inflation Edges Up in September
TEHRAN (ANA)- Chile's Consumer Price Index (CPI) edged up 0.1 percent in September, falling slightly short of market expectations and bringing the year-to-date increase to 3.5 percent, the National Statistics Institute (INE) said.
Mexico's Auto Sector to See Record Output, Exports in 2024
TEHRAN (ANA)- Mexico's light vehicle sector is on track to see record-high production and export levels in 2024, Director General of the Mexican Automotive Industry Association (AMIA) Odracir Barquera said.
Central Bank: Chile's GDP to Grow by 2.4 Percent in 2024
TEHRAN (ANA)- Chile's economy is projected to grow by 2.4 percent in 2024, according to a report released by the central bank.
Brazil Reports Less Harvest in Current Year
TEHRAN (ANA)- Brazil is expected this year to yield 295.1 million tons of cereals, legumes and oilseeds, 6.4 percent less than in 2023, the state-run Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) said.
IMF Urges Policymakers to Lower Geopolitical Temperature amid Slowing Global Growth
TEHRAN (ANA)- International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged policymakers to "lower geopolitical temperature," as medium-term growth is forecast to be "lackluster".
Food Safety Crisis Prompts Widespread Recalls across U.S.
TEHRAN (ANA)- A series of high-risk food recalls swept across the United States this year, raising concerns about food safety and putting consumers on high alert.
Brazil's Capital Breaks Record for Longest Drought of 164 Days
TEHRAN (ANA)- Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, has set a new record for its longest dry spell, with 164 straight days without rain, the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) reported.
Think-Tank: Americans More Reliant on Government Aid
TEHRAN (ANA)- Americans' reliance on government support is soaring, driven by programs such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, as the country's population aged, reported The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
