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China’s economy lost momentum across the board in July, as consumer spending stalled and urban investment contracted at a faster pace while unemployment ticked higher, adding to pressure on Beijing to step up support in the second half

Japan’s economy has slowed in the second quarter of the year amid moribund consumption and capital spending, according to official figures

Wholesale inflation dropped last month as gas prices reversed some of their Iran war spike and other costs also cooled, a sign that consumer inflation could grind lower in the months ahead

The rate of inflation likely outpaced growth in Americans’ wages last month, according to projections, even as energy prices moderated slightly

OpenAI has slowed parts of the development of its upcoming Astra AI model after internal testing indicated that the system may possess advanced cybersecurity capabilities. The company saidit cannot rule out that Astra has reached the “Critical” level under its Preparedness Framework, triggering stronger security measures and a pause on internal work that does not…

Horizon Portfolio Management head Zachary Hill and SlateStone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari discuss how the market will be impacted by the Federal Reserves decision to leave interest rates unchanged on The Claman Countdown

China’s economy slowed sharply in the quarter ending June, revealing vulnerabilities in the country’s growth model, which is predominantly propelled by exports with little appetite for domestic consumption, experts say