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For years, American students have heard a familiar message. Get a four-year degree, land an office job, and build a comfortable career. General Motors CEO Mary Barra thinks that message leaves out some excellent options. She says America needs to rethink how it views skilled trades, especially as artificial intelligence starts changing office work. Speaking […]
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The US labor market showed little change last week, with unemployment claims rising only slightly as layoffs stayed low. That stability gives the Federal Reserve more room to focus on inflation. At the same time, higher input costs across the services sector are adding to concerns that inflation may remain above the central bank’s 2% […]
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Walmart delivered a quarter that looked strong at first glance, but Wall Street found plenty to worry about. Walmart shares dropped more than 9% after the retailer released its second-quarter fiscal 2027 results on August 20, 2026. The decline marked Walmart’s worst single-day stock performance since 2022. That reaction stood out because the retailer still […]
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U.S. inflation cooled again in July 2026, but American households are not getting a dramatic break from high prices. The Consumer Price Index, or CPI, rose 3.4% from a year earlier, down slightly from the 3.5% annual increase recorded in June. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased just 0.1% after falling 0.4% in June. […]
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The U.S. labor market took an unexpected step backward in July, raising fresh concerns about hiring, household finances, and the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. Employers cut 23,000 jobs during the month, while major revisions erased another 103,000 jobs from the May and June employment totals. The report also delivered an awkward political […]
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The debate over tax policy often centers on numbers, but manufacturers say the latest GOP tax law is about something much bigger. They argue it has protected millions of jobs, supported higher wages, and encouraged businesses to keep investing in the United States. Supporters believe the legislation has given manufacturers the confidence they need to […]
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President Donald Trump has never been known for quiet speeches. His latest major addresses have stayed true to that style. They were long, energetic, and packed with bold claims about the country’s future. They also carried a clear political message as the 2026 midterm elections move closer. Many political analysts say those speeches spent more […]
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Space was once viewed as a field reserved for governments, defense agencies, and scientific research. High costs, limited launch opportunities, and specialized missions kept commercial participation to a minimum. For decades, investments in space focused on national priorities rather than business growth. That picture looks very different today. Private companies now play a central role […]
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Japan appears to be changing its strategy for defending the yen. After months of watching its currency weaken against the U.S. dollar, officials are signaling a more aggressive and less predictable approach. Yet despite those signals, financial markets remain surprisingly calm. The Japanese yen continues to trade near its weakest levels in decades. The dollar […]
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For years, economists described America’s uneven recovery as a K-shaped economy. Wealthier households kept moving higher while lower-income families struggled with rising costs and slower wage growth. Now, new research from Bank of America suggests the gap has become even more complicated. The middle class is no longer sitting safely between the rich and the […]
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Cuba has launched what many officials describe as the country’s most significant economic transformation since the 1959 Revolution. The government approved a package of 176 economic and social reforms earlier in June 2026. The package aims to revive an economy that has struggled through years of shortages, weak growth, and financial pressure. The sweeping measures […]
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The global economy has spent the past few years absorbing one disruption after another. Inflation, supply chain bottlenecks, energy market shocks, and geopolitical conflicts have already raised costs for businesses and households. Now, another powerful force is gathering momentum. El Niño has officially returned, and experts warn that its effects could reach far beyond weather […]
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The U.S. economy started 2026 on a softer note than many analysts expected. According to the latest figures released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on May 28, 2026, first-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth was revised down to 1.6% from the initial estimate of 2.0%. The downgrade surprised economists, who largely expected the […]
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For decades, many business leaders viewed environmental protection as a cost. The common belief was simple. Companies could either focus on profits or focus on nature. Doing both seemed difficult. New research is proving that assumption wrong. Strong evidence now shows that healthy ecosystems help businesses grow, improve productivity, and create new revenue opportunities. Nature […]
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Streaming platforms and prime-time television are increasingly weaving one digital platform into their storylines: OnlyFans. Once viewed as niche, it now sits at the center of conversations about work, survival, and financial pressure. In shows like “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” “Euphoria,” “Industry,” and even “Abbott Elementary,” characters turn to the subscription-based platform not for fame […]
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A fresh round of polling has delivered a clear message, and it is not one the White House will enjoy. A majority of Americans now say the economy under President Donald Trump feels worse than it did during Joe Biden’s time in office, according to Harvard Caps Harris Poll. That shift is striking because it […]
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Americans are feeling uneasy about the economy, and the mood has turned sharply negative. A recent Fox News poll shows that 70% of registered voters believe economic conditions are getting worse. That number matches a record high last seen in April 2023, and it signals something deeper than a temporary slump. Just one year ago, […]
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Long-haul travel in economy often comes with one familiar challenge: staying comfortable while seated upright for hours. A new approach is changing that experience on select flights, offering travelers a chance to lie flat in shared sleeping pods during the journey. Air New Zealand is preparing to introduce a new sleep feature called Skynest on […]
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Something weird is happening with the American worker. You have probably heard the bad news first. The February jobs report was a disaster. The economy lost 92,000 jobs, a massive miss compared to experts’ predictions. The hiring rate fell to just 3.3% in January. That number matches the darkest days of the COVID pandemic back […]
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Late-night comedy often says what polls and pundits dance around. Seth Meyers has leaned hard into that role. On multiple “A Closer Look” segments, he has taken aim at President Trump’s take on the U.S. economy and found it wildly disconnected from daily life. Trump continues to insist that the economy is doing great. Americans […]
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