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  "title": "The stock market is driving the economy in one major way",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/the-stock-market-is-driving-the-economy-in-one-major-way",
  "topic": "finance",
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  "published": "2026-08-17T13:35:00.000Z",
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  "summary": "The wealth effect of higher equity prices has enabled U.S. consumers to continue spending even when changes in disposable income suggested recessions might be possible",
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        "outlet": "The Insider",
        "title": "Vote with your ruble: The Russian stock market is rejecting Putin’s official optimism",
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        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Binance gave Russia data on client who donated to Ukraine after leaving Russian market",
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