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• March Jobs Report Reveals Deepening Cracks as Iranian War Disruptions Threaten Economic Stability

  Published: Apr 4, 2026

  Section: Global Economy

  The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 178,000 new positions for March, a figure that significantly outpaced economist projections despite a volatile geopolitical climate. However...

• Gold Rebounds as Sinking Energy Costs Dampen Global Interest Rate Hike Bets

  Published: Mar 25, 2026

  Section: Markets

  Gold prices rallied 2% on Wednesday, staging a significant recovery from a four-month low as a sharp decline in crude oil prices recalibrated global inflation expectations. Spot go...

• US Private Hiring Beats Estimates with 63,000 Jobs Amid Narrow Sector Gains

  Published: Mar 9, 2026

  Section: Companies & Industry

  Private sector employment in the United States saw a modest rebound in February 2026, adding 63,000 positions according to the latest ADP National Employment Report. While this fig...

• US Labor Market "Cracks" with Unexpected Loss of 92,000 Jobs in February

  Published: Mar 9, 2026

  Section: Jobs & Careers

  The US economy lost 92,000 jobs in February 2026, raising unemployment to 4.4%. This unexpected contraction—the sharpest since 2024—stems from a "perfect storm": soaring oil prices...

• Mortgage Rates Projected to Break 6 Percent Barrier by Late 2026 as Affordability Pressures Ease

  Published: Feb 18, 2026

  Section: Market Trends

  Leading financial institutions and housing agencies forecast that 30-year fixed mortgage rates will stabilize between 6.1% and 6.3% throughout 2026, with some analysts predicting a...

• US Credit Card Rates Hover Near Historic Highs as Experts Warn of Strategic Issuer Resistance

  Published: Feb 18, 2026

  Section: Cards & Loans

  While general interest rates have eased from their 2024 peaks, the average commercial credit card rate remains stubbornly high at nearly 21% in early 2026. Financial experts point...