OECD warns of global slowdown as Iran war stymies growth prospects
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has slashed its global growth outlook, warning that the economic damage…
Teens are up against the worst summer job market in nearly 80 years—they’re fighting against hundreds to work at ice cream shops and swimming pools
Summer jobs have been teenagers’ rite of passage for generations—from scooping ice cream and babysitting, to lifeguarding and…
Why AI is raising worker productivity but not making the economy more efficient
Two curious things are happening to the economy in 2026. On one hand, economic expansion is still going…
Treasury yields rise amid renewed inflation fears ahead of key data
Treasury yields rose early Thursday after Iranian strikes on a U.S. military base earlier in the session prompted…
A 2027 Social Security COLA Rise May Not Help Retirees
Millions of Americans receiving Social Security benefits could see a larger cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027 thanks to…
10-year Treasury yield declines as lower oil prices dim inflation outlook
Traders work before the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Aug. 14, 2019 in New…
Consumer sentiment falls to fresh record low in May as surging gas prices hit outlook
Surging gas prices due to the Iran war sent consumer sentiment to a new low in the early…
Meta, Google enter AI agent race as ‘agentic wars’ heat up
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Zoom is handing $150K to solopreneurs as AI pushes 33 million workers to become their own boss
As AI threatens to wipe out jobs, the American dream—stable employment, a clear ladder to climb, and a…
Hiring picks up but Iran war poses risks for job market
A ‘now hiring’ sign is displayed in a business’s window in Manhattan on Jan. 9, 2026, in New…
Treasury yields ease as investors assess Iran war’s economic impact
U.S. Treasury yields eased slightly on Tuesday after spiking the previous session, as concerns about higher energy costs…
Bond yields move higher as traders digest Middle East unrest, await jobs report
Seagulls settle on poles as boats navigate the sea on April 28, 2026 on Qeshm Island, Iran in…