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U.S. PCE Inflation Rises to 2.9% as Core Hits 3.0%, Clouding Near-Term Fed Cuts

Markets still expect modest 2026 easing despite a stronger core reading.

US Jobless Claims Drop to 198,000, Beating Forecasts

U.S. Auto Sales Seen Easing in 2026 to 15.8 Million as Forecasts Point to a Cooler Market

Gold Poised for Weekly Drop as Geopolitical Risks Ease