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May 17, 2026

Increasing Fuel Efficiency Drives Down U.S. Gasoline Consumption

US gasoline consumption declined in 2025 as vehicle miles traveled increased, driven by rising fuel efficiency. The EIA expects this trend to continue through 2026 and 2027.

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May 17, 2026

Long Island Rail Road Strike Halts Service for 300,000 Commuters Ahead of Memorial Day

Thousands of Long Island Rail Road workers are on strike, halting service for 300,000 daily commuters.

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May 17, 2026

London Leaders Urge PM to Tackle Child Poverty and Boost Small Business Support

London's charities and business leaders are urging the Prime Minister to prioritize tackling child poverty, supporting small businesses with clear tax policies, and devolving...

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May 16, 2026

Global Markets Shift as US-Iran Ceasefire Falters Amid Inflation Fears

Global financial markets are experiencing a shift in risk appetite due to fragile US-Iran ceasefire talks and persistent inflation concerns.

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May 16, 2026

Fast Food Sector Faces Headwinds From Inflation and Weight Loss Drugs

The fast food industry is facing significant headwinds as inflation strains consumer budgets and the rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs alters dietary preferences,...

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May 16, 2026

Nasdaq 100 Sentiment Shifts Amidst Economic Data and Geopolitical Concerns

Investor sentiment for the Nasdaq 100 has shifted to a slight buy bias as markets digest recent inflation data, geopolitical concerns, and await key...

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May 16, 2026

US-Iran Crisis Edges Toward Prolonged Stalemate, Threatening Global Economy

The US-Iran crisis is escalating toward a prolonged stalemate.

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May 16, 2026

Wholesale Inflation Remains Stubbornly Embedded at 6% Annually, PPI Data Shows

The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 1.4% in April, bringing the annual increase to 6%.

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May 16, 2026

Two Key CPI Report Findings Present Significant Headaches for the Federal Reserve

The latest CPI report presents significant challenges for the Federal Reserve, highlighting renewed upward pressure on shelter costs and widespread inflation, which could impact...

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May 16, 2026

Producer Price Index Report Presents Two Significant Challenges for the Federal Reserve

The Producer Price Index report signals two key challenges for the Federal Reserve: resurgent services inflation and mounting intermediate demand pressures, potentially complicating the...