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Federal Reserve Reports Labor Shortages Are Easing in Key Industries

The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book survey found manufacturing and logistics companies are facing fewer staffing shortages, suggesting labor market pressures may be gradually moderating.
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Global Markets Track Middle East Negotiations as Energy Traders Remain Cautious
United States and Iran Continue Ceasefire Talks Amid Broader Middle East Diplomatic Push
State Department Imposes New Visa Restrictions Linked to Democratic Backsliding
Justice Department Nears End of Major Federal Contractor Fraud Investigation
Federal Reserve Reports Labor Shortages Are Easing in Key Industries
House Republicans Seek Records on Federal Funding for Advocacy Groups
Education Department Increases Oversight of University Endowments With Foreign Ties
Justice Department Files New Brief in Immigration Policy Immunity Case
Trump Selects FCC Chair Nominee Known for Deregulatory Views
Trump Names Special Envoy for Midwest Flood Recovery Coordination
White House Forecast Sees Continued Economic Growth Despite Market Volatility
Supreme Court Allows New Student Loan Repayment Program to Continue
Treasury Expands Sanctions Over Illicit Technology Transfers
House Hearing Highlights Pentagon Concerns Over Slow Military AI Adoption
Intelligence Agencies Warn of Foreign Targeting of University Research Programs
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