The market remains in a “fragile” state, one economist said, as sensitivity to inflation, interest rates and geopolitical tensions remains high.
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The market remains in a “fragile” state, one economist said, as sensitivity to inflation, interest rates and geopolitical tensions remains high.
Published Sept. 4, 2026
A cafe employee waits on customers on Aug. 18, 2023, in Chicago, Ill. Food services and drinking places drove job growth in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said.
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