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Kazakhstan Targets Inflation Reduction to 5-7% by 2029 Through Income Growth Plan
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Kazakhstan Targets Inflation Reduction to 5-7% by 2029 Through Income Growth Plan

Kazakhstan plans to cut inflation to 5-7% by 2029 by boosting household incomes, creating quality jobs, and supporting rural development through a comprehensive national strategy.

Trump Embraces Inflation Amid Sharp US Price Surge Driven by Iran Conflict
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Trump Embraces Inflation Amid Sharp US Price Surge Driven by Iran Conflict

US inflation reached its highest pace in three years as energy costs soared following tensions with Iran, prompting President Trump to express unusual support for the rising prices.

US Firm Opendoor Ends India Operations, Lays Off 250 Employees Amid Restructuring
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US Firm Opendoor Ends India Operations, Lays Off 250 Employees Amid Restructuring

Opendoor, a US-based real estate technology company, is closing its India arm and relocating nearly 250 roles to the US as part of its operational overhaul.

Rising US Inflation Pressures Bitcoin and Gold Amid Market Uncertainty
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Rising US Inflation Pressures Bitcoin and Gold Amid Market Uncertainty

US inflation has climbed to its highest level in three years, dampening hopes for interest rate cuts and intensifying challenges for Bitcoin and gold investors.

Inflation Hits Three-Year High as Houston Residents Feel the Squeeze
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Inflation Hits Three-Year High as Houston Residents Feel the Squeeze

Inflation surged for the third straight month, reaching levels not seen in three years, driven by soaring energy prices and escalating costs of everyday goods.

US Inflation Reaches Highest Level in Three Years amid Rising Energy Prices
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US Inflation Reaches Highest Level in Three Years amid Rising Energy Prices

Rising gasoline and energy costs driven by the Iran conflict push US inflation to a three-year peak, intensifying pressure on households and complicating Federal Reserve policy decisions.

Oracle Secures Major Federal Contract to Streamline Human Resources Systems
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Oracle Secures Major Federal Contract to Streamline Human Resources Systems

Oracle won a $395 million federal contract to create a unified HR platform aiming to replace over 100 agency systems serving two million civilian federal employees.

Ghana launches job programme to empower women and youth with over 30,000 opportunities
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Ghana launches job programme to empower women and youth with over 30,000 opportunities

Ghana has introduced the Ghana Women and Youth Employment and Social Cohesion (GWYESCO) Programme to create more than 30,000 jobs by boosting skills, financing, and entrepreneurship.

Iowa Governor Moves IT Operations to New Jersey Firm, Cutting 200 State Jobs
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Iowa Governor Moves IT Operations to New Jersey Firm, Cutting 200 State Jobs

Iowa’s governor plans to outsource all executive branch IT services to an out-of-state company, eliminating about 200 state jobs and transferring data to cloud storage.

May Inflation Rises 4.2% Year-on-Year, Challenging Fed’s Rate-Cut Prospects
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May Inflation Rises 4.2% Year-on-Year, Challenging Fed’s Rate-Cut Prospects

Consumer prices surged in May, marking the highest annual inflation in three years and casting doubt on near-term Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.

Trump Links Inflation Rise to Iran Conflict Amid Rising Energy Costs
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Trump Links Inflation Rise to Iran Conflict Amid Rising Energy Costs

Donald Trump attributed the recent surge in U.S. inflation to ongoing conflict with Iran, claiming U.S. strikes on Iranian oil shipments have driven up energy prices.

Wall Street Leads NYC’s Finance Job Growth Amid Expanding Tech Sector
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Wall Street Leads NYC’s Finance Job Growth Amid Expanding Tech Sector

Since 2019, New York City has added significantly more finance jobs than other major U.S. cities, while its tech workforce grows younger and gains economic influence.