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Customers shop for groceries at a Walmart Supercenter retail store in North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S., November 21, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Feb 27, 2026

US producer prices increase more than expected in January

U.S. producer prices increased 0.5% in January, driven by higher service margins and tariffs, signaling potential inflation rise in coming months.

OpenAI logo is seen in this illustration taken May 20, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Feb 27, 2026

OpenAI’s $110 billion funding round draws investment from Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank

OpenAI secures $110 billion in funding from Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, valuing the AI firm at $840 billion ahead of its planned IPO.

A "Now Hiring" sign hangs in the window of a hair salon in the Greater Boston town of Medford, Massachusetts, U.S., August 12, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Feb 26, 2026

US weekly jobless claims rise slightly

US weekly jobless claims increased slightly to 212,000 for the week ending February 21, reflecting a stable labor market despite hiring hesitancy and AI-related layoffs.

Federal Reserve Board Governor Stephen Miran speaks on "Regulations, the Supply Side, and Monetary Policy" during the Delphi Economic Forum Lecture event, at the National Gallery in Athens, Greece, January 14, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki
Feb 26, 2026

Fed’s Miran: Four quarter-point cuts still warranted this year, no “all clear” for job market

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran endorses four quarter-point rate cuts in 2024, citing ongoing labor market risks despite strong job growth and easing inflation.

FILE PHOTO: Nvidia and Deepseek logos are seen in this illustration taken, January 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration//File Photo
Feb 26, 2026

DeepSeek withholds latest AI model from US chipmakers including Nvidia, sources say

DeepSeek has excluded U.S. chipmakers Nvidia and AMD from early access to its latest AI model, granting Chinese firms like Huawei a head start on optimization.

FILE PHOTO: Ebay logo is seen in this illustration taken February 11, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Feb 26, 2026

Ebay slashes 6% of workforce as e-commerce firm realigns operations

Ebay said on Thursday it is cutting about 800 jobs, or roughly 6% of its full‑time workforce, as the e‑commerce company moves to streamline operations and align staffing with its strategic priorities. “We are taking steps to reinvest across our business and align our structure with our strategic priorities, which will [...]

FILE PHOTO: An Nvidia logo appears in this illustration created on August 25, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Feb 25, 2026

Nvidia forecasts first-quarter sales above estimates

Nvidia forecasts first-quarter revenue of $78 billion, surpassing estimates, driven by strong demand for AI processors amid Big Tech's heavy investments.

A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo
Feb 25, 2026

Oil turns negative as large US crude stock build outshines supply concerns 

US crude oil prices fell after a larger-than-expected stock build overshadowed supply concerns amid US-Iran tensions and potential OPEC+ output changes.

Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeffrey Schmid attends the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's 2025 Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, "Labor Markets in Transition: Demographics, Productivity, and Macroeconomic Policy", in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, U.S., August 21, 2025. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart
Feb 25, 2026

Fed’s Schmid says high inflation still bigger issue facing central bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeffrey Schmid says high inflation remains the key issue for the Fed, while employment conditions are stable.

Shipping containers are stacked on a cargo ship at the port of Oakland following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in Oakland, California, U.S., February 24, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Feb 25, 2026

US tariff rate to hit 15% or more for some nations, Greer says

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced tariffs for some countries will rise to 15% or higher, with current China tariffs remaining unchanged.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 24, 2026. REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE
Feb 25, 2026

Trump hails ‘golden age’ in State of the Union as voters sour on economy

President Trump hailed a 'golden age' in his State of the Union, focusing on economic achievements despite low approval and voter frustration over inflation.

An AMD logo and a computer motherboard appear in this illustration created on Aug. 25, 2025. Illustration by REUTERS/Dado Ruvic
Feb 24, 2026

AMD clinches second mega chip supply deal, this time with Meta

AMD said on Tuesday it has agreed to sell up to $60 billion worth of artificial intelligence chips to Meta Platforms over five years.

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