U.S. inflation slowed to 3.2% in September, the lowest rate in over a year, signaling relief for consumers. But a looming government shutdown threatens to halt key economic data releases, leaving the…
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The U.S. Energy Secretary has directed federal regulators to expedite grid connections for AI data centers as electricity demand surges nationwide. The move marks a major federal shift to prioritize …
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Rising import tariffs and ongoing trade-policy uncertainty are driving up costs for American manufacturers while limiting their ability to raise prices. As businesses struggle to adapt, many are turn…
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As economic uncertainty grows, major firms from Meta to Deloitte are cutting thousands of jobs while pouring billions into AI and automation. The wave of layoffs isn’t just downsizing—it’s a complete…
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Early Q3 earnings show most companies beating forecasts, but analysts are rapidly raising expectations—especially for Microsoft, Google, and Amazon—as investors demand real AI-driven revenue growth. …
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A wave of bankruptcies among buy-here-pay-here auto lenders is exposing deep cracks in America’s credit market. Rising delinquencies, falling used car values, and higher interest rates are pushing lo…
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As inflation reshapes consumer spending, companies like Pepsi and Procter & Gamble are downsizing their products to attract price-sensitive shoppers. This shift marks a major transformation in how co…
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Deckers Outdoor Corporation, parent of HOKA and UGG, saw its shares plunge after issuing weak annual-sales guidance tied to consumer spending slowdowns and rising U.S. tariff concerns. The downturn r…
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Financial and tech executives report spending 37% more time managing risks from autonomous “agentic” AI this year — and plan to raise governance budgets by 24% in 2026. The surge highlights growing c…
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The ongoing U.S. government shutdown is now in its third week, costing the economy up to $5 billion weekly and shaving 0.2% off quarterly GDP growth. With hundreds of thousands of workers furloughed …
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