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U.S. nonfarm labor productivity grew 1.8% in Q4 2025, slightly below the 1.9% forecast. Unit labor costs rose 4.4%, exceeding the 4% estimate, signaling persistent cost pressures in the economy.
Rising unit labor costs above forecasts may fuel inflation concerns and influence Federal Reserve policy decisions ahead.
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Amazon has unveiled new humanoid robot hardware aimed at lowering barriers for startups and consumer automation. The move accelerates the integration of AI with physical systems, while separate agentic AI tools target healthcare providers.
Amazon entering accessible robotics could reshape automation markets, while its healthcare AI push signals growing enterprise adoption in regulated industries.
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The 10-year Treasury yield eased six basis points to 4.33% on March 25, pulling back from recent multimonth highs. The move offered modest relief to markets, though the equal-weighted S&P 500 ETF remained largely flat.
Yield movements influence borrowing costs and equity valuations, making this pullback a key signal for investors monitoring rate pressure.
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Senators Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez introduced legislation to halt new AI data center construction until federal safeguards covering worker rights, environmental impact, and consumer safety are in place. A single AI data center can consume electricity equivalent to 100,000 homes.
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The Russell 2000 small-cap index met resistance during an early rally attempt on March 25, as broader market weakness and geopolitical uncertainty surrounding Iran weighed on investor sentiment. The attempted recovery failed to gain traction amid ongoing headline risks.
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NVIDIA has partnered with major utility companies — including AES, Constellation, and Invenergy — to develop AI factories that combine computing infrastructure with power generation and grid coordination. The initiative aims to address the growing energy demands of large-scale AI operations.
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Washington State has enacted two AI laws requiring chatbots to identify themselves as non-human at conversation start and every three hours. Signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson, the legislation also mandates watermarks on AI-generated content to counter misinformation.
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Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket was photographed beneath the northern lights ahead of its upcoming launch attempt. If successful, the mission would mark the first time a rocket has reached orbit launched from European soil.
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Google is testing a new certificate architecture in Chrome designed to resist decryption by quantum computers. The move aims to future-proof web security before quantum computing advances render current encryption vulnerable.
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China has approved its first brain-computer interface chips for commercial sale, marking a significant regulatory milestone. The move is backed by state investment, positioning China to compete directly with U.S. firms like Neuralink in the emerging BCI market.
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