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US economy tracker: Consumer confidence falls in September; inflation and weak job market weigh

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US consumer confidence plummeted in September to its lowest since April, driven by deepening concerns over rising inflation and a weakening job market. Inflation, now ...

US government shutdown to hit hard! Firing allowed, hiring frozen – Trump admin reveals plans

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A US government shutdown looms as funding talks stall. The Trump administration plans mass layoffs and government scaling. Health and Human Services will furlough many ...

$100k H1-B visa fee: Not annual, says Donald Trump official; issues 3-point clarification for existing holders & new applicants

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The White House clarified that the newly announced $100,000 H-1B visa fee applies only to new applications, not renewals or existing visa holders. This clarification ...

US markets today: Stocks hover near records after consumer inflation data rise; global cues mixed

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Wall Street saw trading near record highs. New US economic data suggests the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and ...

‘No inflation!’: Donald Trump calls Jerome Powell a ‘total disaster’; pushes for urgent Fed rate cut

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US President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of the Federal Reserve after producer prices unexpectedly fell in August, fueling his demand for an immediate rate ...

‘Big year ahead’: Donald Trump touts $10 trillion investment for Americans; White House hails ‘worker-first’ agenda

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President Trump celebrated Labor Day weekend by highlighting nearly $10 trillion in new investments aimed at American workers, touting a “Golden Age of Prosperity.” The ...

US price gauge steady in July; core inflation ticks higher, Fed cautious on rate cuts

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Despite President Trump’s tariffs, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure remained steady in July, while core inflation saw a slight increase, indicating ongoing price pressures. ...

No ‘dead economy’? India may surpass US as 2nd largest economy in PPP by 2038 – despite Trump tariffs

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Despite recent tariffs imposed by the US, a new analysis by EY projects India may overtake the US as the world’s second-largest economy in PPP ...

US economy: Q2 GDP growth revised upward to 3.3%; driven by low imports and strong consumer spending

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The US economy rebounded strongly in the second quarter, growing at 3.3%, revised upwards from initial estimates. This surge followed a 0.5% contraction in the ...

Blow for exporters! How will Donald Trump’s tariffs hit India Inc? Check sector & company-wise list

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Bracing for Impact: Trump’s Tariff Wall and the Future of Indian Exports A tremor just ran through the world of international trade, and its epicenter ...