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AI

Thousands of CEOs just admitted AI had no impact on employment or productivity—and it has economists resurrecting a paradox from 40 years ago

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February 17, 2026
AI is everywhere except in the data, suggesting it will enhance labor in some sectors rather than replace workers in all sectors, top economist says
AI

AI is everywhere except in the data, suggesting it will enhance labor in some sectors rather than replace workers in all sectors, top economist says

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February 14, 2026
RFK Jr. push leads to 5 states restricting what you can buy with SNAP benefits: Experts warn it’s a ‘disaster waiting to happen’
Politics

RFK Jr. push leads to 5 states restricting what you can buy with SNAP benefits: Experts warn it’s a ‘disaster waiting to happen’

By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated Press
December 30, 2025
Top economist Mohamed El-Erian warns the AI bubble will ‘end in tears’ and credit ‘cockroaches’ abound
Economy

Top economist Mohamed El-Erian warns the AI bubble will ‘end in tears’ and credit ‘cockroaches’ abound

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November 13, 2025
The housing market’s fall surprise: Buyers are back, and Zillow says the momentum isn’t over yet
Real Estate

The housing market’s fall surprise: Buyers are back, and Zillow says the momentum isn’t over yet

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October 26, 2025
The ‘Warren Buffett Indicator’ has surged above 200%, meaning the market’s price is far ahead of the economy’s size
Investing

The ‘Warren Buffett Indicator’ has surged above 200%, meaning the market’s price is far ahead of the economy’s size

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September 30, 2025
OECD warns Trump’s tariffs have ‘yet to be fully felt in the U.S. economy,’ downgrades growth forecast with grim outlook
Economy

OECD warns Trump’s tariffs have ‘yet to be fully felt in the U.S. economy,’ downgrades growth forecast with grim outlook

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September 23, 2025
Donald Trump
Economy

Inspector General to review ‘the challenges that Bureau of Labor Statistics encounters’ collecting economic data

By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated Press
September 10, 2025
Donald Trump
Banking

Moments after Jerome Powell’s latest speech, Trump threatens to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook if she doesn’t resign

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August 22, 2025
The Social Security tsunami: Payments could be cut by 23%, doubling the poverty rate for America’s seniors
Personal Finance

The Social Security tsunami: Payments could be cut by 23%, doubling the poverty rate for America’s seniors

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August 8, 2025
family
Economy

Meet the 40-something self-made ‘everyday millionaires’ who say they still don’t feel rich

By Matt Sedensky, Ashley Lutz and The Associated Press
July 29, 2025
Where will tariffs and inflation stand a year from now? Fitch’s chief economist outlines a worrisome prediction
Finance

Where will tariffs and inflation stand a year from now? Fitch’s chief economist outlines a worrisome prediction

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April 22, 2025
Are Trump’s tariffs as bad as the Smoot-Hawley Act, which is blamed for deepening the Great Depression? They’re actually worse
Finance

Are Trump’s tariffs as bad as the Smoot-Hawley Act, which is blamed for deepening the Great Depression? They’re actually worse

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April 3, 2025
Bitcoin rebounds after a rosy inflation report—but there are storm clouds on the horizon
The Coins

Bitcoin rebounds after a rosy inflation report—but there are storm clouds on the horizon

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March 12, 2025
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Retail

Poland is selling 1,000 metric tons of frozen butter to tackle inflation

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December 19, 2024

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