A prominent investment firm is sounding a note of caution: if the economic benefits of artificial intelligence take longer than expected to materialize, the U.S. economy...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Softer U.S. Jobs Data Eases Pressure on Fed, Steadies Markets
A cooler-than-expected U.S. labor market reading has given the Federal Reserve more room to hold rates steady, while offering stock investors some breathing space after a...
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...
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, Citing Persistent Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest policy meeting, signaling that policymakers remain cautious as they weigh the path of inflation...