By PYMNTS | July 23, 2026 The United States labor market has reached a milestone not seen in over half a century. According to the latest data released Thursday (July 23, 2026) by the Department of Labor (DOL), initial jobless claims plummeted to 187,000 for the week ending July 18. This figure represents the lowest…
In a move that underscores the tightening nexus between Silicon Valley’s aggressive artificial intelligence pivots and the broader macroeconomic landscape, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has been appointed to a high-level Federal Reserve task force. The appointment, announced Thursday, tasks Sharma with helping the U.S. central bank navigate the complex relationship between emerging technologies, productivity, and…
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In a move that marks the end of one of the longest-standing corporate partnerships in the hospitality industry, Marriott International has officially announced a global transition from PepsiCo to The Coca-Cola Company. The strategic beverage agreement, which began its phased rollout in July 2026, effectively concludes a 34-year exclusive relationship between the world’s largest hotel…
