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U.S. corporate profits rose to about $4.71 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, up from $4.33 trillion in the previous quarter, while the economy grew by 2.2%. The budget deficit, however, reached $1.99 trillion. Profits and investment—particularly in AI and technology—are supporting markets and growth, but their impact on jobs has been limited: the economy added just 29,000 jobs in September, and unemployment stood at 4.2%. Analysts warn that the profit boom is not guaranteed to continue, and that faltering investment returns or a stock market decline could lead to cuts in hiring, investment, and household spending, increasing the risk of an economic slowdown.
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