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Inflation & Prices

Fed’s Beige Book Buoys Rate-Cut Hopes Amid Economic Data Blackout

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The report cautions tariffs are driving inflation higher and says companies are grappling with whether to pass the costs to consumers.

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Economics

Economists Bullish on US Growth Despite Rising Inflation, Shrinking Job Market

It’s not all sunshine and roses, however, with economists still flagging rising inflation and a weakening labor market going forward.

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Inflation & Prices

Bummed Consumers Predict Shrinking Labor Market, Spiking Inflation

Whatever they say, consumers’ actual spending has remained rock solid, even if sentiment is yet to return to prepandemic levels.

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Economics

Is Powell Snubbing Interest in 2nd Fed Rate Cut?

In a speech in Rhode Island, Jerome Powell reminded Wall Street and the world that The Fed remains in a “challenging situation.”

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Economics

Is Work-From-Home Still the New Normal For Corporate America?

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The return-to-office orders have taken on new weight amid a softening labor market and broader economic anxiety.

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Artificial Intelligence

May AI Take Your Order, Please?

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AI is moving into jobs in food services and retail traditionally best left to humans. Can the imperfect tech give customers what they want?

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Indicators

US Service Economy Suffers Unexpected Trade War Blow

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The surprising news comes just ahead of an all-important jobs report from the Labor Department due out Friday.

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