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Fed’s Williams Says Economist Jobs Are Safe From AI, Markets Shrug

May 30, 2026 (119 days ago)

Williams says AI won't replace economists, reinforcing expectations of steady Fed policy and keeping the dollar range-bound.

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Inflation Soars, Shoppers Splurge Selectively on Value

May 29, 2026 (120 days ago)

Soaring inflation leads U.S. consumers to selectively splurge on value, boosting discount retail and essentials while luxury and discretionary stocks face headwinds.

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Brendan Greeley Traces Dollar's 500-Year History From Spanish Silver to Dominance

May 28, 2026 (121 days ago)

Brendan Greeley's Bloomberg piece delves into the true 500-year history of the US dollar, from Spanish silver origins to today's reserve currency…

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Oil Shocks Pack Less Punch Now Than in 1970s, RBA's Hewson Says

May 28, 2026 (121 days ago)

RBA's Hewson says today's economies absorb oil shocks better than the 1970s, lowering recession risks from crude spikes.

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Eurozone Inflation Surge Rattles Germany, France, Italy

May 22, 2026 (127 days ago)

Eurozone's largest economies face an unexpected inflation surge, prompting ECB hawkishness and pressure on the euro.

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Trump Gas Tax Pause Could Cut Pump Prices by 18 Cents, Saving Family $200 Yearly

May 14, 2026 (135 days ago)

Trump's proposed federal gas tax suspension could save drivers 18.4 cents per gallon, translating to $200 annual savings per family, but would…

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Short-Term Inflation Expectations Edge Up, New York Fed Survey Finds

May 8, 2026 (141 days ago)

Short-term inflation expectations edged up in the latest NY Fed survey, reinforcing the likelihood the Fed will maintain higher interest rates and…

▼ NY Fed survey shows short-term inflation expectations edge up

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