Economy

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As Trump declares inflation tamed, Iran conflict threatens new price pressures

As Trump declares inflation tamed, Iran conflict threatens...

The conflict involving Iran threatens another price spike that could undermine the...

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Why Iran should not count on allies Russia and China to come to its aid

Why Iran should not count on allies Russia and China to...

Iran's closest allies, Russia and China, have not offered material support to it,...

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Iran conflict: Where things stand, global responses — and what comes next

Iran conflict: Where things stand, global responses — and...

The U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran is extending into its third day with each side...

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Are Jack Dorsey's aggressive job cuts the start of an AI jobs apocalypse? Economists weigh in

Are Jack Dorsey's aggressive job cuts the start of an AI...

Economists question whether such moves signal a broader shift in the labor market...

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Trump insists trade deals safe after Supreme Court ruling upends tariff authority, but partners aren’t so sure

Trump insists trade deals safe after Supreme Court ruling...

The Supreme Court decision to strike down Trump's tariffs has thrown fresh confusion...

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Top earners are more afraid for their employment than lower income as AI threat increases

Top earners are more afraid for their employment than lower...

The prospect of being replaced by artificial intelligence is helping to scare higher-income...

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U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025, barely budging despite Trump's tariffs

U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025, barely...

The U.S. trade deficit swelled in December, closing out a year in which the imbalance...

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Life after the 'great resignation': Incentives are dimming for workers to change jobs

Life after the 'great resignation': Incentives are dimming...

The disparity between average annual pay increases for those staying in their jobs...

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Fourth-quarter U.S. GDP up just 1.4%, badly missing estimate; inflation firms at 3%

Fourth-quarter U.S. GDP up just 1.4%, badly missing estimate;...

The core PCE price index was expected to increase 3% from a year ago in December....

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With Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs struck down, here are the industries still facing higher rates

With Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs struck down, here are...

President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs were deemed unconstitutional by the...

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Five key takeaways from the Supreme Court's landmark decision against Trump's tariffs

Five key takeaways from the Supreme Court's landmark decision...

What's far less certain is the longer-reaching impacts as the economy and markets...

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China’s leverage rises before high-stakes summit as Supreme Court curbs Trump tariffs

China’s leverage rises before high-stakes summit as Supreme...

Supreme Court's decision to invalidate Trump's tariffs has strengthened China's...

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Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in January, less than expected

Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in January, less than...

The consumer price index was expected to increase 2.5% from a year ago in January,...

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Hassett says authors of New York Fed tariff study should be disciplined: 'Worst paper I've ever seen'

Hassett says authors of New York Fed tariff study should...

The NEC director ripped the report, saying that central bank researchers ignored...

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The 'boomcession': Why Americans feel left behind by a growing economy

The 'boomcession': Why Americans feel left behind by a...

A combination of the words "boom" and "recession" can help explain why Americans...