The U.S. economy expanded at a slower pace in the second quarter of 2026, with gross domestic product growing at an annualized rate of 1.5%. The...
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October 9, 2026
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U.S. Economy Slows to 1.5% in Q2 While Core Inflation Holds at 3.3%
The U.S. economy expanded at a slower pace in the second quarter, growing at an annualized rate of 1.5%, even as core inflation remained sticky at...
U.S. Payrolls Fall 92,000 in February as Federal Cuts and Strike Activity Weigh on Jobs
The U.S. economy shed 92,000 payroll jobs in February, a rare decline that signals softening in the labor market. The unemployment rate held at 4.4 percent,...
Prediction markets lean toward a weaker-than-expected jobs report this week
Traders on a major prediction market platform are betting the upcoming U.S. monthly jobs report will fall short of Wall Street forecasts. The signal adds to...