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February PPI breakdown:
Regional manufacturing contracts as NY Empire State Index slips to -0.2 in March, from prior +7.1 and below estimates of 3.2-3.9. Signals potential...
Geopolitical flare-up hits economy hard:
Workplace technology in manufacturing continues advancing with AI tools, IoT devices, and smart systems as key trends to watch for 2026.
Heading into 2026, U.S. consumers feel real pressure from rising grocery costs, increasing debt, and economic uncertainty, eroding spending power, says Credit One Bank.
Fed holds rates steady at 3.5%-3.75% amid Iran war disruptions, but oil spikes complicate the path.
Key inflation pressures mount ahead of Fed meeting:
GDP up, stocks at all-time highs, inflation down paint a strong US economy picture. Yet many everyday Americans still struggle, revealing a disconnect in labor realities.
Key pressures on US markets today:
Optimistic AI Outlook from Jensen Huang at GTC 2026:
Timeline of cooling US GDP:
Economists project solid 2026 GDP growth at 1.8-2.7%, supported by productivity gains from AI.
But Middle East war and oil >$100/barrel threaten this...
Key innovations bolstering US manufacturing:
Key angles on tame US inflation pre-energy shock: