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Immigration and job growth are linked, Fed says

February 18, 2026·25 min·4-min readsolonews
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The U.S. economy faces persistent inflation, labor market shifts tied to immigration, rising gas prices in California due to structural constraints, and growing frustration with the 'annoyance economy' of bureaucratic hassles. Meanwhile, AI’s impact on productivity remains uncertain despi

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Neil MahoneyMichael ClemensMadeline ZivotnyErica McIntyreGeorge PerksLindsay Ellis

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Federal Reserve Bank of San FranciscoWolf Tooth ComponentsNVIDIAMeta

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Artificial IntelligenceEconomicsImmigrationInflationProductivity

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