A batch of fresh economic data paints a complicated picture for the U.S. economy — prices are easing, but spending is slowing and more Americans are...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Global Markets Gain as AI Demand and Solid U.S. Labor Data Lift Sentiment
A combination of strong demand for artificial intelligence chips and unexpectedly low U.S. jobless claims gave global markets a boost, offering a rare moment of broad...
Jobless Claims Remain Elevated but Labor Market Holds Steady
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits stayed above recent norms in the latest weekly reading, though seasonal factors are distorting the data and the...