Tech Companies Cite AI-Driven Chip Shortages Behind Rising Device and Console Prices
Major tech firms blame surging chip and memory costs driven by AI demand for recent price hikes in devices and gaming consoles that are years old.
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Manhattan’s Office Sublease Market Shrinks Sharply Driven by AI and Tech Expansion
Sublease office space in Manhattan has plunged to its lowest level in years as AI and tech companies rapidly absorb available inventory, pushing landlords to reclaim and re-lease space at higher rents.
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BIS Highlights Growing Risks from Debt, Inflation, and AI Investment Surge
The Bank for International Settlements warns that rising debt, volatile inflation, and massive AI spending could trigger significant market disruptions and financial instability.
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Central Banks Warn AI Investment Boom May Trigger Global Financial Instability
The Bank for International Settlements highlights growing risks from debt-driven AI infrastructure spending, warning market corrections could spark widespread financial fallout.
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Black Unemployment Gap Widens Despite Stable National Job Numbers
While the national unemployment rate remained steady, Black workers face growing disparities in job opportunities and economic security, signaling persistent inequality.
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Prime Day Spending Reaches $26 Billion Amid Cautious, Value-Driven Shopping
Shoppers spent over $26 billion during Prime Day, focusing on discounted essentials and smaller purchases as inflation concerns reshape buying habits.
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Madhya Pradesh Congress Launches Cyclothon to Protest Youth Unemployment and Exam Scams
The Madhya Pradesh Congress has initiated the 'Yuva Swabhiman Cyclothon' campaign to spotlight alleged recruitment scams, exam irregularities, and rising unemployment under BJP governance.
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Mortgage Rates Remain Stable Amid Inflation Concerns and Geopolitical Risks
Mortgage rates edged up slightly this week, staying near recent levels as inflation pressures persist and tensions in Iran affect global markets.
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China’s Industrial Profits Continue to Grow Amid Slowing Expansion in May
China's industrial sector maintained profit growth in May, reaching significant gains despite slower momentum driven by weak domestic demand and a struggling property market.
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Canada’s Economy Stagnates Amid Tariff Pressures and Sluggish Growth
Canada's economy showed no growth in early 2026 as rising tariffs, weak productivity, and expensive housing weigh heavily on households and overall outlook.
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False Quote Circulates Claiming Karoline Leavitt Misstated Unemployment Rates Under Biden and Trump
A viral claim attributing misleading unemployment statistics to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been debunked as falsely attributed with no evidence she made the statement.
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California’s AI Job Tracker Shows No Early Signs of AI-Driven Unemployment
California’s newly launched AI job dashboard reveals no immediate rise in unemployment among AI-exposed occupations, offering initial data on the technology’s economic impact.