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Inflation
US wages trail inflation, but Canada's squeeze looks worse
October 20, 2026 11:40 AM EDT
Human Capital Magazine.
US wages are losing to prices, and Canada’s gap is wider. Lightcast and Randstad data show why 2027 pay plans will diverge
Inflation
Gold and Silver Fall as U.S. Inflation Hits 3.7%
October 17, 2026 05:28 AM EDT
SD Bullion, Inc
Gold and silver retreat as U.S. inflation hits 3.7%, producer prices surge, dollar purchasing power falls, COMEX inventories decline and China expands yuan use.
Inflation
Hot US inflation singes Asia as higher-for-longer Fed rates loom - Asia Times
October 16, 2026 05:54 AM EDT
Asia Times
TOKYO — An unwelcome blast of US inflation is blowing across Asia's markets. September's hotter-than-expected price data revived concerns that the Federal Reserve will keep rates higher for longer, threatening fresh pressure on currencies, capital flows and economic growth across the region. Last month's 3.7% year-on-year increase in consumer prices didn’t just exceed forecasts. It ensured the Fed is on an even bigger collision course with both the bond market and US President Donald Trump’s White House. It’s arguably the last thing both Trump and US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh wanted to see less than three weeks ahead of the mid-term elections.
Inflation
US consumers are muscling through higher prices, but for how long?
October 15, 2026 01:53 PM EDT
ABC News
High gas prices are intensifying inflation and vacuuming up more of Americans’ dollars, yet consumers are still digging deep to spend, powering the economy, at least for now
Inflation
US producer prices see biggest jump since 2022 in added challenge to Trump
October 15, 2026 09:45 AM EDT
France 24
US wholesale inflation surged past analysts' expectations in September, marking its biggest jump since 2022 as the war in Iran sent fuel prices rocketing, government data showed Thursday.
Inflation
Arkansas' nonprofits struggling with inflation, but monthly report shows state's economy otherwise holding steady | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
October 14, 2026 07:25 PM EDT
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
Arkansas' economic activity hasn't changed much since the beginning of September with the exception of higher costs for nonprofits and healthcare, according to the Beige Book Report released Wednesday by Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Inflation
US Inflation 3.7%: The Level That Counts for Bitcoin
October 14, 2026 02:40 PM EDT
CryptoTicker
US consumer prices at 3.7 percent in September, core rate at 2.6 percent. What that means for Bitcoin two weeks before the Fed decision.
Inflation
US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices
October 14, 2026 08:47 AM EDT
The British Broadcasting Corporation
The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.
Employment
Where AI could reshape the most jobs
October 20, 2026 09:30 AM EDT
Boston 25 News.
SmartAsset reports that some U.S. states face high job exposure to AI disruption, with Washington at 5.7% and Mississippi at 1.9%.
Employment
U.S. Dairy Processing Invests $15 Billion In Manufacturing Across 23 States
October 20, 2026 01:55 AM EDT
the Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance
More than 85 projects underscore dairy’s position as a bright spot in American manufacturing WASHING...
Employment
Fixing America's Broken Workplace Bargain with the Young
October 19, 2026 05:00 AM EDT
Washington Monthly.
Britain is weighing a problem the U.S. must address: the gap between school and work. Apprenticeship degrees are one solution.
Employment
U.S. Jobs Figures Offer No Clear Signal of an AI-Driven Unemployment Surge | TokenPost
October 16, 2026 05:40 PM EDT
TokenPost.
September payrolls rose 29,000 and unemployment was 4.2%; early research found tentative evidence of slower hiring for workers ages 22 to 25 in AI-exposed occupations.
Employment
Gallego's $20 federal minimum wage plan draws criticism
October 15, 2026 05:20 PM EDT
The Center Square
(The Center Square) – It’s been 17 years since the federal minimum wage was raised, though that could soon change if U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, has his way.
Employment
The number of Americans filing for jobless aid remain at historically low levels below 200,000
October 15, 2026 08:48 AM EDT
Audacy, Inc
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up last week as layoffs remain historically low and most American workers enjoy job security | KNSS Radio
Employment
Current Unemployment Rate and Other Jobs Report Findings - NerdWallet
October 15, 2026 03:00 AM EDT
NerdWallet, Inc.
The unemployment rate stayed steady at 4.2% in September. The U.S. also added fewer jobs than expected.
Employment
Lockheed Martin says munitions manufacturing expansion will create 6,000 U.S. jobs
October 14, 2026 05:55 PM EDT
Defence Industry.
Lockheed Martin plans to create 6,000 jobs across the United States, including 2,000 in Texas, as it expands munitions production.
Employment
Preview: Due September 30 - U.S. Q3 Employment Cost Index -
October 14, 2026 11:03 AM EDT
Continuum Economics
We look for the Q3 employment cost index (ECI) to increase by 0.8%, slower than two preceding quarters at 0.9% but leaving yr/yr growth stable at 3.4%
Employment
U.S. job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labor market remains sturdy
September 29, 2026 10:10 AM EDT
The Winchester Star
U.S. employers posted fewer job openings in August, but the American labor market remains resilient in the face of higher energy costs caused by the fighting with Iran. The Labor
Poverty
IMF urges support for poorer nations facing high inflation, war spillovers
October 17, 2026 05:31 AM EDT
Al Jazeera Media Network
Low-income countries spend up to 14 percent of their revenue on debt repayments, IMF chief says.
Economic Development
What is the actual state of the US economy under President Trump?
October 21, 2026 03:50 AM EDT
Vietnam News Agency.
Growth indicators suggest the US economy remains resilient, but does that mean people are living more comfortably? The latest data reveals the state of the economy under President Donald Trump.
Economic Development
PBO trims economic forecast for 2026 and 2027 amid new U.S. tariffs
October 20, 2026 09:56 AM EDT
Toronto Star.
OTTAWA - The Parliamentary Budget Office has trimmed its outlook for economic growth for this year and next amid new U.S. tariffs and Canadian countermeasures.
Economic Development
Anti-Monopoly as Industrial Policy: The Chicago School Versus Adam Smith - ProMarket
October 20, 2026 06:00 AM EDT
ProMarket.
Jolted by the Great Depression of the 1930s, Thurman Arnold devised an anti-monopoly industrial policy for the United States Justice Department that breathed fresh life into a then-moribund Sherman Anti-Trust Act. Arnold’s jurisprudence built on Adam Smith’s discovery that market-making could promote national security and forestall civil unrest. Smith’s insights had informed the industrial policy of Alexander Hamilton, who laid the groundwork in the 1790s for the country’s economic development. Edward H. Levi brought Arnold’s pragmatic anti-monopolism to the University of Chicago. Here, ironically, Arnoldian jurisprudence would be transmogrified into the doctrinaire company-over-country market fundamentalism of the Chicago School of Economics. Today, writes Richard R. John, as we envision for the 21st century a new pro-market, pro-freedom, pro-national security industrial policy, it is worth recalling how U. S. economic development took the form that it did, why the Chicago School repudiated the enduring wisdom of Adam Smith, and what this portends for the world of today.
Economic Development
Anthropic's Jack Clark Says AI Could Lift US GDP to $44 Trillion by 2030 - Tekedia
October 20, 2026 04:50 AM EDT
Tekedia Institute
Artificial intelligence could dramatically reshape the United States economy over the next four years, potentially lifting gross domestic product to $44 trillion by 2030, according to Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark. The projection highlights growing expectations that AI-driven productivity gains could transform industries, accelerate economic growth and change how businesses operate across the country. Clark, who […]
Economic Development
How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
October 20, 2026 01:00 AM EDT
The British Broadcasting Corporation
Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.
Economic Development
How will Fed rate hikes impact markets?
October 19, 2026 04:39 AM EDT
UBS Group AG
Strong US economic data and higher energy costs pushed Treasury yields to multi-decade highs and raised concerns about an extended tightening cycle from the Federal Reserve. We expect rate hikes in December and March, and believe resilient economic growth and robust corporate earnings should help US equities withstand moderate policy tightening. Higher starting yields are also creating opportunities to add portfolio income.
Economic Development
US Consumers Are Bracing for Higher Prices, but How Much More Can They Take?
October 16, 2026 06:06 AM EDT
Deccan Chronicle
A slew of economic data Thursday showed that inflation accelerated last month as more expensive oil and gas began to lift prices in other parts of the economy, including shipping and warehousing,...
Economic Development
IMF Warns Economic Growth Alone Cannot Resolve U.S. Debt Burden
October 14, 2026 05:33 PM EDT
Daily Fly.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States cannot grow its way out of a debt load costing taxpayers more than $1 trillion a year in interest, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday. Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told reporters
Economic Development
IMF chief urges US and wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressure – WTOP News
October 14, 2026 03:54 PM EDT
WTOP News
BANGKOK (AP) — The U.S. and other wealthy nations need to urgently tackle mounting global debt levels that are weighing most heavily on low-income countries and
Economic Development
IMF urges US to tackle debt, China to rely less on exports
October 14, 2026 12:47 PM EDT
The Tribune Online.
The International Monetary Fund has urged the United States to take stronger action to control its rising public debt and called on China....
Economic Development
Triple Crown: Orlando Leads the Nation in Job, Population and GDP Growth | Orlando Economic Partnership
April 11, 2025 01:12 PM EDT
the Orlando Sentinel
These achievements highlight the region’s exceptional growth and resilience, positioning Orlando as a national leader in economic performance.
