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AI cited as primary driver for reduced hiring, especially among young workers
Artificial intelligence is increasingly cited as a reason for job cuts and, more significantly, reduced hiring, particularly among young workers. While overall job cuts are down from previous years, AI's impact on emplo…
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US economy accelerates to 3.4% growth, boosted by consumer spending and AI investment
The US economy experienced a faster-than-anticipated growth rate of 3.4% in the third quarter. This expansion was primarily fueled by robust consumer spending and significant business investments in AI technologies. The…
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High Earners Struggle: 36% Earning $500K+ Live Paycheck to Paycheck
A recent survey by Goldman Sachs Asset Management reveals that a significant portion of high-income Americans, specifically 36.6% of those earning over $500,000 annually, are living paycheck to paycheck. This phenomenon…
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Trump's tariffs fail to shrink trade deficit amid AI boom
Despite President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs aimed at reducing the U.S. trade deficit, the gap has widened to its largest point since March 2025. Economists attribute this increase, which saw imports rise s…
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US economic growth slows to 1.5% in Q2, driven by AI infrastructure investment
US economic growth decelerated to a 1.5% annual rate in the second quarter, falling short of economists' 2.1% forecast. This slowdown was influenced by a widening trade deficit, though robust consumer spending and incre…
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AI's impact on labor share of income sparks debate on future of work
The future of work in the age of AI is a critical debate, focusing not just on job elimination but on whether new opportunities for learning and value creation will emerge. Labor's share of U.S. income has fallen to a h…
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Miami's cost of living surpasses NYC's, but affordability remains key
A recent report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) indicated that Miami has surpassed New York City in cost of living for the first time. However, this metric is based on affordability, considering local wages, …
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BEA tweaks inflation measure, potentially lowering PCE readings
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is set to implement methodological changes to its Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation measure, which are expected to slightly lower inflation readings. These adjustmen…
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US inflation hits 3-year high as consumer spending accelerates
US consumer spending saw an acceleration in May, despite a significant rise in prices that marked the fastest pace in over three years. This inflationary pressure, with the PCE price index up 4.1% year-over-year, is exp…
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Trump admin policy change restricts Census data release methods
The Trump administration has implemented a new policy that restricts the methods used by the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) to release statistical data. This order, "Disclosure Avoidance for Sta…
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US inflation seeps beyond gas into housing, utilities
Inflation in the United States is showing signs of spreading beyond gasoline prices, impacting sectors like housing, utilities, and recreational spending. Recent data from the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Ind…
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US consumers dip into savings as spending outpaces income growth
Americans are increasingly spending more than they earn, leading to a significant drawdown in personal savings. This trend is exacerbated by rising energy costs, particularly gasoline, which are impacting household budg…
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US national debt surpasses GDP, trajectory raises fiscal concerns
The United States has surpassed a national debt level equal to its gross domestic product, reaching $31.4 trillion against a $31.9 trillion GDP in Q1. While this 100% debt-to-GDP ratio is a symbolic milestone, experts e…