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Job seeker Rueben Cota talks with recruiter San Diego sheriff's deputy Hubbard during a job fair for employees who are not vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Temecula, California, U.S., December 4, 2021. REUTERS/Denis Poroy
May 14, 2026

US weekly jobless claims increase moderately, labor market remains stable

Initial claims for unemployment benefits in the U.S. rose moderately to 211,000, indicating a stable labor market amid inflation concerns.

Shipping containers are stacked on a pier at the Red Hook Terminal in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., April 14, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
May 14, 2026

US import prices surge in April as fuels post biggest gain in four years

U.S. import prices rose 1.9% in April, driven by a 16.3% jump in fuel costs, the largest increase in four years amid Middle East tensions.

US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary speaks during a press conference at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 10, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
May 13, 2026

Makary exit may temporarily lift biotech sentiment but FDA leadership vacuum looms

FDA commissioner Dr. Marty Makary's departure may boost biotech sentiment temporarily but leaves a leadership vacuum at the agency, raising industry concerns.

Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be next chair of the Federal Reserve, testifies before a Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
May 13, 2026

Warsh has big plans for the Fed, but results may take time

Kevin Warsh returns to lead the Federal Reserve with a reform agenda focused on inflation monitoring and communication amid market and political pressures.

Tomatoes are displayed for sale at the Chino Farm in Rancho Santa Fe, after U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in July amid a surge in the costs of services and goods, in California, U.S., August 15, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake
May 13, 2026

US producer prices surprise with largest increase in four years

U.S. producer prices surged 1.4% in April, marking the largest increase in four years amid rising inflation and energy costs linked to geopolitical tensions.

Panel before the “Strengthening America’s Economy Through Rural Investment: a Working Forum”, in Washington
May 13, 2026

Fed’s Collins says rate hikes may be needed to quell inflation 

Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said rate hikes may be needed if inflation pressures persist amid Middle East conflict risks.

The SpaceX building, as the company prepares to file for an initial public offering (IPO), in Hawthorne California, U.S., April 23, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
May 12, 2026

Google in talks with SpaceX for Suncatcher orbital data center project

Google is discussing with SpaceX to launch Project Suncatcher, an orbital data center using solar-powered satellites and AI cloud technology.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary speaks during a press conference at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 10, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
May 12, 2026

FDA commissioner Makary is resigning, sources say

FDA commissioner Marty Makary plans to resign amid pressure from Republicans and White House clashes, marking a leadership change at the federal health agency.

David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, speaks during the Paramount Pictures presentation at CinemaCon, the official convention of Cinema United, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., April 16, 2026. REUTERS/Caroline Brehman
May 12, 2026

House lawmakers press Paramount CEO on Warner Brothers acquisition

House Democrats press Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison on potential media influence tied to Warner Brothers acquisition.

View of the Dali cargo vessel which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge causing it to collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S., April 4, 2024. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
May 12, 2026

US indicts two companies, individual in 2024 collapse of Baltimore Key Bridge

The US justice department indicted two companies and an individual for the 2024 baltimore key bridge collapse that killed six workers and caused billions in damage.

An oil pump is seen at sunset outside Vaudoy-en-Brie, near Paris, France April 23, 2018. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
May 12, 2026

Oil prices jump on latest US-Iran peace process impasse

Oil prices rose more than 3% as US-iran peace talks stall, raising supply concerns amid tensions over the strait of Hormuz and Middle East conflict.

The eBay logo is displayed at the eBay booth during CES 2026, an annual consumer electronics trade show, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., January 6, 2026. REUTERS/Steve Marcus/File Photo/File Photo
May 12, 2026

EBay rejects GameStop’s $56B bid as ‘neither credible nor attractive’

EBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion takeover bid over financing concerns, emphasizing its own growth strategy and board confidence in management.

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