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The U.S. economy has delivered a confusing message in 2026. Stock markets have continued to price in growth, corporate profits remain resilient, and headline unemployment data has not triggered widespread panic. But beneath the surface, a different picture is emerging.  The labor market is losing participation at a pace that deserves investor attention because consumer spending, economic growth, and corporate earnings all depend on Americans earning paychecks. A job market can appear healthy when viewed through one metric while quietly weakening through another. Record Number of Americans Leave The Workforce The Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) database, which tracks data…

According to rates from the Zillow lender marketplace, mortgage rates are higher compared to last week. The current 30-year fixed rate rose by 4 basis points to 6.48%. The 15-year fixed increased by 8 basis points to 5.90%, and the 5/1 ARM rose by 3 basis points to 6.46%. Read more: Weekly survey of mortgage lenders with the lowest rates: Rates bubble higher Today’s mortgage rates Here are the current mortgage rates today, Sunday, July 19, 2026, according to the latest Zillow data: 30-year fixed: 6.48% 20-year fixed: 6.18% 15-year fixed: 5.90% 5/1 ARM: 6.46% 7/1 ARM: 6.35% 30-year VA:…

By Steve Scherer ( July 8, 2026, 17:53 GMT | Comment) — Investment in intangible assets is outpacing spending on physical assets by an ever-wider margin, and artificial intelligence is expected to speed the shift, the World Intellectual Property Organization said on Wednesday.Investment in intangible assets such as software, research, data and brands is pulling further ahead of spending on factories and machinery, and artificial intelligence promises to accelerate that shift as companies invest in the technology…. Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news…

Millions of Americans have already received their July 2026 Social Security benefits, but another large group of beneficiaries is still waiting for this month’s payment.The Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes retirement, disability and survivors benefits according to a staggered monthly schedule, meaning payment dates depend primarily on a recipient’s birth date and the type of benefit they receive.4 essential tips to start preparing for retirement nowIf you are expecting a Social Security payment during the next several days, knowing which payment group you belong to can help you determine exactly when your money should arrive.Most Social Security beneficiaries who began…

The Bangladesh Jute Association (BJA) has asked the commerce ministry to stop the export of jute sliver — a primary-stage processed jute product — saying mill owners are exploiting the product to bypass the ongoing raw jute export curbs and draw government cash incentives.In a letter to the commerce secretary on July 15, BJA Chairman Khandaker Alamgir Kabir said raw jute export was effectively halted after the ministry’s Export-1 branch imposed conditions on September 8, 2025, to secure raw material supply for domestic industry.The government has restricted raw jute exports, making shipments conditional, to boost domestic supply and curb rising…

With online investment frauds becoming increasingly common, “Mutual Funds Sahi Hai”, an investor education initiative by AMFI, has shared a post on X urging investors to stay vigilant and follow basic safety measures to protect their mutual fund investments from online frauds.The post highlighted that frauds can often appear ordinary and may begin with an OTP request, a suspicious link, or a random document that you are asked to sign. Here are the key dos and don’ts to protect your investments from fraud.What investors should do?The post outlined several steps that investors can take to reduce the risk of fraud…

GlobalPay has launched a new prepaid forex card portfolio as part of a broader transition into card issuance and cross-border travel payments, marking a strategic shift for the RBI-authorised payments firm.The company unveiled the prepaid card stack at the Global Fintech Festival (GFF) 2025, positioning it as a core offering for Indian travellers making international payments. The portfolio includes the Xplorer Metal Global Card, Smart Switch Card, multi-currency cards, and co-branded forex cards, aimed at students, leisure travellers and corporates. According to the company, the cards support tokenisation on Samsung Wallet and Google Wallet, allowing users to make contactless payments…

Team Germany and Belgian Emilija Rucinskaite became the winners of the two gold medals on offer at the 2026 European Children Championships in Olomouc, Czech Republic. The 2026 Children Europeans were held at the Equine Center Olomouc on 15 – 19 July 2026.  Germany Snatches Team Gold from Belgium Belgian Emilija Rucinskaite dominated the children’s classes from start to finish – winning the warm-up round, team test and individual test, but it was Germany that showed the biggest scoring power as a group of four. The German charge to the highest step of the podium for team gold was led by Linda…

Published Sun, Jul 19, 2026 · 06:05 PMLANDLORDS in the UK have been feeling the squeeze for a decade. For many, new legislation designed to strengthen the rights of tenants is the final straw.Evidence is growing that smaller landlords in particular are exiting the business and selling up. Nowhere is the trend more pronounced than in London, where owners of buy-to-let properties are finding it harder to turn a profit after a pileup of tax, mortgage and regulatory pressures since 2016.In London, there were 5 per cent fewer rooms available to rent in the second quarter than a year earlier,…

Commodity price fluctuations have traditionally been associated with manufacturing and construction. However, in the modern business environment, they influence not only production costs but also the way companies approach investment and expansion. One notable consequence is the growing preference for managed workspaces over capital-intensive traditional office expansion.One of the key priorities for businesses is preserving capital for organisational growth. In an environment where input costs remain unpredictable, companies are becoming increasingly selective about investments that require significant upfront expenditure but offer limited strategic differentiation. Office infrastructure is one such area undergoing a fundamental rethink.A conventional office fit-out requires a wider…