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Weak manufacturing measures raise specter of U.S. economic slowdown

U.S. factories remained in slowdown mode in August, fueling fears about where the economy is headed, according to separate manufacturing…

Nationwide strikes erupt in Israel as hostage deaths kindle pressure for cease-fire deal

Protests have spilled into Israel’s streets, as the Jewish state braces for a nationwide strike amid mounting pressure on the…

The Fed’s favorite inflation indicator increased 0.2% in July, as expected

Inflation edged higher in July, according to a measure favored by the Federal Reserve as the central bank prepares to…