- The Fed's Beige Book shows economic activity and hiring mostly flat in recent weeks, with tariffs weighing on businesses and consumers.
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- Job openings dropped sharply to 7.18 million in July, the second lowest since the pandemic. Slower hiring signals labor market weakness.
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- Factory orders slid in July, hit hard by plunging aircraft bookings. However, non-transportation orders rose more than expected.
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