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Google's stock moves reveal which AI bets are paying off and where tech hiring is headed. Here's what GOOG tells us about your job prospects.

The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book paints a picture of an economy that is flat overall but weakening in important areas. Companies are trimming staff, consumer spending is slipping, and tariffs are pushing prices higher. At the same time, Wall Street banks are reporting blowout profits, investment in artificial intelligence is booming, and higher-income households are keeping retailers afloat. With official data frozen by a government shutdown, these anecdotes carry extra weight as policymakers weigh their next moves.