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Unemployment Hits 50-Year Low Amid Global Tensions | Portland Maine News
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Unemployment claims hit a record low of 187,000 — the lowest since September 1969 — amid a booming stock market and AI surge, painting a picture of a resilient economy. Yet, global conflicts are driving up oil and gas prices, spiking inflation across essentials like groceries and travel. New tariffs on goods from over 80 countries add pressure, while the Fed faces mounting scrutiny as conflicting signals from jobs and inflation make its next move uncertain — all while elections loom on the horizon.
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