U.S. stocks pulled back after a disappointing economic update raised fresh concerns about the health of the American economy. Markets in Australia and across the Asia-Pacific...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Mixed signals: U.S. inflation cools, but consumers pull back and jobless claims climb
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...
U.S. Economy Slows in Second Quarter, GDP Report Shows
The U.S. economy grew at a slower pace in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest GDP report. The slowdown raises fresh questions about...
U.S. Economy Slows in Second Quarter, GDP Growth Comes in at 1.5%
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...