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U.S. Economic Growth Slowed to 1.5% in Second Quarter

U.S. gross domestic product rose at a 1.5% annual rate in the second quarter, falling short of economists’ expectations.

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BOE on Alert for Signs of Persistent Inflation as It Holds Rates

The U.K. central bank may yet raise interest rates if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

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U.S. Jobless Claims Rebound After Streak of Declines

The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits was 197,000 in the week through July 25, 9,000 higher than the upwardly revised 188,000 reported a week earlier, the Labor Department said.

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U.S. Stock Futures Rise Amid Inflation Fears

U.S. stock futures moved higher amid worries about rising inflation and the Fed’s willingness to combat it.

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Mexican Economy Bounces Back in Second Quarter

Mexico’s GDP rose 1.5% from the previous quarter, in seasonally adjusted terms.

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Eurozone Economy Advances Despite Uncertainty From Iran War

GDP in the 21-nation currency area rose more than expected, regaining some momentum despite uncertainty about the course and consequences of the conflict in the Middle East.

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China Signals Little Appetite for Major Stimulus Despite Growth Headwinds

China’s top leaders signaled little appetite for major stimulus in the second half of the year despite mounting domestic headwinds.

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U.S. Retaliates Against Iran for Tuesday’s Surprise Attack

President Trump had vowed earlier to strike Iran for a missile attack on U.S. forces in Jordan.

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EU Opens Call for Creation of Local AI Gigafactories

The tender will support up to seven AI facilities in an effort to build out the bloc’s tech capabilities.

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Treasury Yields Soar as Market Struggles to Interpret Fed

The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to a 19-year high after the Fed kept interest rates on hold, but left the market pondering about its future path.

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Kevin Warsh Asked the Market to Speak. It Answered.

Analysts said investors heard a chairman who introduced doubt about his willingness to deliver rate hikes they think may be needed to curb inflation.

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July 30, 2026 09:15 ET (13:15 GMT)

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