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BenzingaBenzinga··Dmytro Spilka

Iran Conflict Threatens US GDP Growth as Oil Spikes, Fed Signals No Rate Cuts in 2026

Iran conflict sends crude oil to $118, inflation expectations to 4.2%. JPMorgan forecasts zero Fed rate cuts in 2026, potential 2027 hike. March jobs beat expectations at 178,000.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Tanya Rawat

AI Boosts Worker Productivity 65%, But Job Security Fears Hit 15-Year Low

U.S. workers report significant AI productivity gains, yet job market confidence plummets 23 points to 47% as tech giants slash positions amid automation fears.
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