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US GDP Final Q1 2026 Revised Up to 2.1% as Inflation Stays Hot
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.1% annualized pace in the first quarter of 2026, above the 1.6% estimate. The…
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Micron and Qualcomm Lift Nasdaq Futures as AI Trade Rebounds
Micron’s stronger-than-expected outlook and Qualcomm’s long-range AI targets reignited enthusiasm for semiconductor stocks, sending Nasdaq futures sharply higher. Falling oil…
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Core PCE Inflation Hits 3.4% as Services Keep Price Pressure Elevated
Core PCE inflation rose 3.4% year over year in May, matching forecasts and reaching its highest level since November 2023.…
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US Jobless Claims Fall to 215,000 as Continuing Claims Hit 1.821 Million
Initial jobless claims dropped to 215,000, beating expectations and returning to 2021-era lows. But continuing claims climbed to a three-month…
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Trump Seeks $87.6 Billion Supplemental for Iran Operations, Farm Aid and Ebola Response
President Donald Trump asked Congress for $87.6 billion in emergency funding, with most of the package tied to military costs…
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WTI Crude Rises Toward $71 as Israel-Lebanon Talks Stall
WTI crude rebounded to $70.98 after reports that Israel-Lebanon negotiations reached a dead end. The move highlights how geopolitical friction…
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AI Investment Drove Roughly 75% of U.S. Q1 GDP Growth
Revised first-quarter GDP data show U.S. growth was heavily concentrated in AI-linked business investment. Software and information-processing equipment together accounted…
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Supreme Court Backs TPS Terminations for Haitians and Syrians in 6-3 Ruling
The Supreme Court cleared the way for the administration to end Temporary Protected Status protections for Haitians and Syrians. The…
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Humanoid Robot Football Challenge Debuts at MWC Shanghai 2026
Humanoid robots took center stage at MWC Shanghai 2026 with a live penalty shootout designed to test real-time AI, balance…
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Spain Q1 2026 GDP Confirmed at 0.6% as Growth Cools From Q4
Spain confirmed first-quarter 2026 GDP growth at 0.6% quarter on quarter, matching the preliminary reading. The figure signals continued expansion,…
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London West End Facial Recognition Expansion Targets Year-End 2026 Rollout
London police plan to install fixed live facial recognition cameras across the West End and Soho by December 2026, with…