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United States Economic Outlook Softens as Middle East Uncertainty Adds to Growth Risks

New assessments suggest the United States economy is losing momentum despite continued resilience in parts of the labor market. Higher import tariffs, labor market pressures, and uncertainty stemming from Middle East tensions are complicating the outlook for inflation, investment, and monetary policy.
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Why Americans Queue for $15 Ice Cream and a $100 Caviar Pint
Another AI Genius Left the United States — and Silicon Valley Is Starting to Worry
Shein Reports $99mn Loss as Trade Barriers Test Low-Cost Model
CXMT Gains 466% in China’s Biggest IPO Since 2010
Amazon Seeks Approval for 5,105-Satellite Mobile Network
Burnham Puts School-to-Work Reform at Centre of Welfare Strategy
Middle East Diplomacy Becomes the Defining Global Story as Governments Monitor a Fragile Pause in Fighting
India's Education Minister Resigns After Widespread Youth Protests
United States Senate Advances Jay Clayton's Nomination for Senior Intelligence Role
South Korean Chipmakers Weaken on Rising Concerns Over Chinese Semiconductor Competition
United States Economic Outlook Softens as Middle East Uncertainty Adds to Growth Risks
Global Markets Steady as Falling Oil Prices Reflect Middle East De-escalation
United States and Iran Shift From Direct Military Confrontation to Fragile Diplomatic Talks
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