US economy
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financeWeak US Jobs Data Sparks Bond Rally, Bitcoin Surges Toward $62,000
US job growth falls short of expectations, fueling bond market optimism and a Bitcoin rally. Investors now await crucial inflation data.
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financeFederal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Amid Solid US Growth and Geopolitical Uncertainty
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh confirms interest rates remain at 3.5% to 3.75% as robust domestic expansion offsets Middle East tensions, reducing immediate rate cut expectations.
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financeUS Small Business Hiring Plans Hit Lowest Since May 2020
NFIB report shows net hiring plans at +9%, below the historical average. Unfilled job openings drop sharply.
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financeAI Spending Spree Defies Economic Gravity, Morgan Stanley Warns
Morgan Stanley flags $800B AI capex as inflation-resistant, challenging Fed policy and traditional market signals.
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financeKevin Warsh Sworn In as Fed Chair: What Changes for the US Economy?
Kevin Warsh takes the helm at the Federal Reserve, inheriting an economy with surging inflation and low consumer sentiment. Here's what may change.
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worldGlobal Conflicts Fuel $45 Billion Annual Energy Burden for US
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe add $45 billion yearly to US energy costs, straining household budgets and influencing Fed policy.
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financeUS Unemployment Steady, Dimming Prospects for a Fed Rate Cut by June
The US unemployment rate held at 4.3% in April. Strong job gains make a near-term rate cut from the Federal Reserve unlikely.
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financeU.S. GDP Surges 2% in Q1 2026, AI and Federal Spending Fuel Rebound
The US economy grew 2% in Q1 2026, driven by AI investment and government spending, surprising markets that had priced in sub-1% growth.