"You've got a low firing, low hiring environment" in the economy right now. When asked if it's AI, Powell shrugged: "there may be something there."

By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand's economy shrank more than expected in the second quarter as construction remained in decline and global uncertainty weighed, increasing expectations of a steeper rate cut in October. Official data out...

The Federal Reserve announced its first rate cut of the year, bringing its key interest rate down to a range of 4% to 4.25%.

The National Weather Service has issued air quality alerts in Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.

Microsoft is on the verge of its Windows 10 demolition, with support ending on October 14 – but Consumer Reports may leave the company reconsidering.