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China's July Retail Sales Growth Slows to 3.7%, Falling Short of Expectations

China's retail sales grew by 3.7% year-on-year in July, missing expectations and slowing from June's 4.8% increase. Urban areas grew by 3.6%, while rural areas saw a 3.9% rise.

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Potential Fed Chair Candidate Advocates for Significant Interest Rate Reductions Amid Economic Shifts

David Zervos, a potential Fed chair pick, supports larger interest rate cuts, advocating for up to 200 basis points reduction, influenced by technological and supply-side disinflat...

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President Trump Celebrates 'Perfect' Inflation Rate Amid Economic Boom

President Donald Trump announces a 'perfect' inflation rate, citing economic growth with low inflation, decreased gasoline prices, and record-high stock markets as key achievements...

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AI as a Cost-Cutting Tool: Barkin Predicts Shift in Business Strategies Amid Economic Pressures

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin discusses how companies might turn to AI to cut labor costs amid economic pressures, noting cautious hiring due to tariffs ...

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July Sees a Significant Surge in US Producer Prices: A 0.9% Monthly Increase

The US Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand rose 0.9% in July, marking the largest monthly increase since February. Yearly, the PPI increased by 3.3%, with goods and service...

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US Job Market Shows Resilience: Initial Jobless Claims Drop to 224,000

Initial jobless claims in the US fell to 224,000, showing a slight improvement in the labor market. The insured unemployment rate remained steady at 1.3%, with a minor decrease in ...

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Russia Considers Extending Gasoline Export Ban into September Amid Market Adjustments

Russian authorities are considering extending the gasoline export ban into September to stabilize domestic markets, with exceptions only for humanitarian aid and specific intergove...

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Fed's Musalem Predicts: Tariff Pressures to Diminish Within 6-9 Months, Amid Economic Signals

Federal Reserve's Alberto Musalem discusses the temporary nature of tariff impacts on inflation, expecting a fade within 6-9 months. He also notes economic weakening signs but main...