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...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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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,...
U.S. Inflation Ticked Up in February, Driven by Rising Shelter Costs
Consumer prices rose modestly in February, with shelter costs pushing the headline index higher — a sign that inflation is still easing but has not fully...
Fed’s Beige Book Points to Modest Improvement but Flags Tariff and Fuel Cost Pressures
The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book survey found economic conditions edging higher across much of the country, even as businesses flagged tariffs and rising fuel costs...