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Tariff refunds are juicing corporate profits and GDP as more tailwinds converge to propel growth to a blistering 4.3% pace, top economist says
Tariff refunds are juicing corporate profits and GDP as more tailwinds converge to propel growth to a blistering 4.3% pace, top economist says

“The bottom line is that the US economy continues to be supported by a growing set of tailwinds.”

By Jason MaAugust 15, 2026
Iran business leader admits U.S. blockade will inflict more economic damage than war, and the ‘worst thing that could happen’ is trying to evade it
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By Jason MaAugust 15, 2026
Jane Street lost $15 billion in its first down month in a decade
Jane Street lost $15 billion in its first down month in a decade
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