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Madhya Pradesh Congress Launches Cyclothon to Protest Youth Unemployment and Exam Scams
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Madhya Pradesh Congress Launches Cyclothon to Protest Youth Unemployment and Exam Scams

The Madhya Pradesh Congress has initiated the 'Yuva Swabhiman Cyclothon' campaign to spotlight alleged recruitment scams, exam irregularities, and rising unemployment under BJP governance.

Mortgage Rates Remain Stable Amid Inflation Concerns and Geopolitical Risks
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Mortgage Rates Remain Stable Amid Inflation Concerns and Geopolitical Risks

Mortgage rates edged up slightly this week, staying near recent levels as inflation pressures persist and tensions in Iran affect global markets.

China’s Industrial Profits Continue to Grow Amid Slowing Expansion in May
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China’s Industrial Profits Continue to Grow Amid Slowing Expansion in May

China's industrial sector maintained profit growth in May, reaching significant gains despite slower momentum driven by weak domestic demand and a struggling property market.

Canada’s Economy Stagnates Amid Tariff Pressures and Sluggish Growth
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Canada’s Economy Stagnates Amid Tariff Pressures and Sluggish Growth

Canada's economy showed no growth in early 2026 as rising tariffs, weak productivity, and expensive housing weigh heavily on households and overall outlook.

False Quote Circulates Claiming Karoline Leavitt Misstated Unemployment Rates Under Biden and Trump
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False Quote Circulates Claiming Karoline Leavitt Misstated Unemployment Rates Under Biden and Trump

A viral claim attributing misleading unemployment statistics to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been debunked as falsely attributed with no evidence she made the statement.

California’s AI Job Tracker Shows No Early Signs of AI-Driven Unemployment
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California’s AI Job Tracker Shows No Early Signs of AI-Driven Unemployment

California’s newly launched AI job dashboard reveals no immediate rise in unemployment among AI-exposed occupations, offering initial data on the technology’s economic impact.

Morgan Stanley Foresees No Fed Rate Hikes This Year Despite Inflation Concerns
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Morgan Stanley Foresees No Fed Rate Hikes This Year Despite Inflation Concerns

Morgan Stanley predicts the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates steady throughout the year, although inflation risks and employment trends could prompt a rate increase.

Economists Predict Federal Reserve Will Keep Interest Rates Unchanged Through 2026
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Economists Predict Federal Reserve Will Keep Interest Rates Unchanged Through 2026

Most economists now anticipate the Federal Reserve will maintain current interest rates through 2026, despite market bets on future hikes that could sustain high borrowing costs.

Alan Greenspan’s Early Years at the White House Shaped His Legacy Beyond the Fed
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Alan Greenspan’s Early Years at the White House Shaped His Legacy Beyond the Fed

Alan Greenspan’s three-year tenure under President Gerald Ford profoundly influenced his approach to economic policy, a lesser-known period that shaped his later Federal Reserve leadership.

Federal Reserve’s Inflation Measure Reaches Highest Point Since 2023
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Federal Reserve’s Inflation Measure Reaches Highest Point Since 2023

The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge rose to 4.1% in May, marking its strongest surge in over three years and signaling growing price pressures.

Ohio Workforce Declines Despite Steady Job Market and Low Unemployment
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Ohio Workforce Declines Despite Steady Job Market and Low Unemployment

Ohio’s labor force has shrunk over the past year even as unemployment dropped and job gains fluctuated, raising concerns about workforce participation and economic growth.

Federal Reserve Leaders Divided on Future Interest Rate Moves Amid Persistent Inflation
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Federal Reserve Leaders Divided on Future Interest Rate Moves Amid Persistent Inflation

Federal Reserve officials remain split on whether to raise interest rates further as inflation persists above target and unemployment rises, complicating monetary policy decisions.