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California’s AI Job Tracker Shows No Early Signs of AI-Driven Unemployment
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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.

Morgan Stanley Foresees No Fed Rate Hikes This Year Despite Inflation Concerns
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Morgan Stanley Foresees No Fed Rate Hikes This Year Despite Inflation Concerns

Morgan Stanley predicts the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates steady throughout the year, although inflation risks and employment trends could prompt a rate increase.

Economists Predict Federal Reserve Will Keep Interest Rates Unchanged Through 2026
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Economists Predict Federal Reserve Will Keep Interest Rates Unchanged Through 2026

Most economists now anticipate the Federal Reserve will maintain current interest rates through 2026, despite market bets on future hikes that could sustain high borrowing costs.

Alan Greenspan’s Early Years at the White House Shaped His Legacy Beyond the Fed
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Alan Greenspan’s Early Years at the White House Shaped His Legacy Beyond the Fed

Alan Greenspan’s three-year tenure under President Gerald Ford profoundly influenced his approach to economic policy, a lesser-known period that shaped his later Federal Reserve leadership.

Federal Reserve’s Inflation Measure Reaches Highest Point Since 2023
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Federal Reserve’s Inflation Measure Reaches Highest Point Since 2023

The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge rose to 4.1% in May, marking its strongest surge in over three years and signaling growing price pressures.

Ohio Workforce Declines Despite Steady Job Market and Low Unemployment
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Ohio Workforce Declines Despite Steady Job Market and Low Unemployment

Ohio’s labor force has shrunk over the past year even as unemployment dropped and job gains fluctuated, raising concerns about workforce participation and economic growth.

Federal Reserve Leaders Divided on Future Interest Rate Moves Amid Persistent Inflation
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Federal Reserve Leaders Divided on Future Interest Rate Moves Amid Persistent Inflation

Federal Reserve officials remain split on whether to raise interest rates further as inflation persists above target and unemployment rises, complicating monetary policy decisions.

U.S. Inflation Surges to 4.1%, Raising Prospect of Federal Reserve Rate Hike
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U.S. Inflation Surges to 4.1%, Raising Prospect of Federal Reserve Rate Hike

Inflation in the U.S. climbed to 4.1% in May, fueled by sustained consumer spending and rising services costs, keeping the Federal Reserve’s option for interest rate hikes open.

FDA Faces Workforce Challenges and Intensifies Efforts Amid U.S.-China Biotech Competition
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FDA Faces Workforce Challenges and Intensifies Efforts Amid U.S.-China Biotech Competition

FDA leadership outlines plans to rebuild staff strength and adapt regulatory strategies as U.S.-China rivalry reshapes drug development and patient engagement priorities.

Consumer Spending Grows in May as Inflation Hits Highest Rate Since Last Year
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Consumer Spending Grows in May as Inflation Hits Highest Rate Since Last Year

Despite rising prices, Americans continued spending in May, with consumer outlays rising, driven largely by inflation rather than increased purchasing power.

Inflation Surges in May Amid Iran Conflict, Broadening Economic Pressure
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Inflation Surges in May Amid Iran Conflict, Broadening Economic Pressure

Inflation accelerated in May driven by rising oil prices linked to the Iran war, while core inflation growth signals wider price pressures beyond energy costs.

Ghana’s Inflation Expected to Rise Sharply to 12.8% in 2027, Fitch Projects
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Ghana’s Inflation Expected to Rise Sharply to 12.8% in 2027, Fitch Projects

Ghana’s inflation rate is forecast to climb significantly in 2027, driven by currency pressures, tighter US monetary policy, and adverse weather impacting food and energy prices.