FTSE and US Stocks Lower Amid Rising US Job Openings According to Latest Data
It seems like you’ve copied and pasted a long article from Yahoo Finance with various news updates on business and finance. I’ll provide a summary of the key points:
Economic Data
- UK total retail sales increased by 0.7% in 2024, with food growth at 3.3% and non-food decline at 1.5%.
- In December, UK total retail sales grew by 3.2%, while food sales rose by 1.7%.
Trade Relations
- Canada’s trade relationship with the US may change as Justin Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leader, potentially leading to a new prime minister.
- A conservative prime minister like Pierre Poilievre might be more aligned with President-elect Donald Trump’s policies.
Stock Market
- US stocks rose on Monday, with the S&P 500 up about 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.1%.
- Chip stocks rallied after a strong sales forecast from Foxconn and Nvidia.
Other News
- Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau resigned as Liberal Party leader.
- Food sales helped prop up ailing high street retail growth in the UK.
- Trump could ease Canada tariffs as Trudeau steps down.
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