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Thursday, August 6, 2026

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US Productivity Gains Beat Forecasts, Signaling Economic Resilience

US preliminary Q2 labor productivity rises 1.4% quarter-over-quarter, beating estimates of +0.6%. The data suggests potential for slower inflation and stronger economic growth. Analysts see implications for monetary policy and corporate…

By Oliver Fairhurst2m ago

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US Jobless Claims Edge Up but Remain Near Historic Lows

Initial jobless claims rose to 199,000 in the week ending Aug. 1, slightly above the prior week's revised figure. Continuing…

By Nick Salikoff3m ago

Alphabet Seeks to Raise as Much as $25 Billion from Bond Sale

Alphabet is tapping debt markets for up to $25 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. Proceeds will fund AI…

By Amelia Harcourt15m ago

Oman, Iran to Issue Hormuz Transit Corridor Statement Soon

Iran and Oman are finalizing a new transit framework for the Strait of Hormuz, with talks nearing completion. The framework may…

By Oliver Fairhurst35m ago

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