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Trump administration's tariff refunds outpace revenue, causing economic damage
The Trump administration is facing a significant financial challenge as tariff refunds now exceed the revenue generated by import taxes. Since May, the U.S. Treasury has refunded over $100 billion, surpassing the amount…
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Stock market gains and high job search costs prompt older workers to exit labor force
The labor force participation rate, particularly among individuals aged 55 and older, has seen a notable decline, reaching its lowest point since early 2021. This trend is attributed to a combination of factors, includi…
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US Labor Force Participation Drops Amidst Economic and Demographic Shifts
Labor force participation in the United States has seen a notable decline, with several factors contributing to this trend. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis points to the lingering effects of the Great Recession an…
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Fed study: AI productivity gains are historically slow and structurally invisible
New research from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis indicates that artificial intelligence has not yet led to a measurable increase in aggregate productivity, despite widespread optimism expressed in corporate earni…
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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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AI infrastructure boom drives demand for capital, pushing up borrowing costs
Investors are demanding higher yields on government debt due to a global shortage of capital, driven by increased government deficits and significant investments in AI infrastructure. This trend is pushing borrowing cos…
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US businesses increasingly inherited over purchased amid wealth transfer
A new report from Bank of America indicates a significant shift in how businesses are transferred between generations in the U.S. In 2026, it's projected that 23% of businesses will be inherited, compared to only 11% pu…
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US construction faces labor shortage due to immigration crackdown
A new working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research indicates that the Trump administration's immigration policies have exacerbated a construction labor shortage in the U.S. The study found a 7.5% drop in …
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US workers too burned out to seek new jobs amid AI-driven application overload
A significant portion of the American workforce is too mentally exhausted to actively seek new employment, despite job openings existing. This "exhaustion tax" is driven by a "low-hire, low-fire" economy where job mobil…
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US job market struggles amid productivity boom driven by remote work
The current job market is perceived as difficult by many, with a significant number of applicants struggling to secure interviews, often due to automated screening processes. Conversely, some individuals with in-demand …
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Debate erupts over generative AI adoption rates: 40% or just 0.5%?
A recent National Bureau of Economic Research paper suggests a rapid adoption of generative AI, with 40% of U.S. adults using it. However, this claim is contested by researchers like Arvind Narayanan, who argue that the…