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Jobless Claims Fell Last Week
The number of Americans who filed for new unemployment benefits declined last week, as the U.S. labor market faces heightened economic uncertainty.
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Stock Futures Inch Lower; Metals Extend Rally
A record-breaking run in metals continued, while stock futures posted small moves ahead of a shortened day of trading.
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Whoever Trump Picks, the Next Fed Chair Won't Be Independent
President Trump's social-media post shows worries about Kevin Hassett miss the point. Trump's conditions compromise all the candidates.
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The U.S. Economy Keeps Powering Ahead, Defying Dire Predictions
The unrelenting American consumer spends through a sour mood and a cooling labor market.
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Bitcoin Miners Thrive Off a New Side Hustle: Retooling Their Data Centers for AI
The pivot to AI has lifted a bitcoin-mining ETF by 90% this year, even as bitcoin itself has slumped.
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Zelensky Proposes Demilitarized Zone in Eastern Ukraine as Way to Peace
The Ukrainian president said he would be willing to pull troops from Donetsk provided Russia did the same.
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Inflation Cooled in November. Why It's Coming Back in 2026.
The effects of tariffs, higher tax returns and even some policies designed to improve affordability could push prices higher.
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China Is Worried AI Threatens Party Rule-and Is Trying to Tame It
Beijing is enforcing tough rules to ensure chatbots don't misbehave, while hoping to stay competitive with the U.S.
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Small Businesses Are Struggling This Holiday Season
Higher costs are hurting profit margins at many smaller retailers, even as more shoppers head to big-box stores.
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GDP Growth Keeps Beating Expectations. How Hot Can This Economy Get?
U.S. economic growth has defied forecasts, even with elevated interest rates, trade disruptions, and a cooling labor market. What the experts may be getting wrong.
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Korean Won, Japanese Yen Strengthen on Policymakers' Warnings Against Excessive Weakness
The Korean won and the Japanese yen strengthened amid Asian policymakers' warnings against excessive currency weakness versus the U.S. dollar.
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Rising prices and weight-loss drugs are changing the way we eat - and food companies are racing to keep up
A shaky economy, wider adoption of weight-loss drugs, and changing tastes seem to conspire against some food makers.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
December 24, 2025 09:15 ET (14:15 GMT)
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