Treasury Secretary Says U.S. Economy To Slow Amid Iran Tensions

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

April 16, 2026

Economy In Transition

Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, said the economy is expected to slow this quarter amid tensions linked to Iran. He added that overall conditions remain stable with expectations of a rebound. Speaking on CNBC, Bessent pointed to microeconomic data indicating continued underlying strength despite near-term pressures.

Retail Gasoline Sales Under Scrutiny

Bessent said the Treasury Department is monitoring retail gasoline pricing, focusing on transparency as prices rise and adjust downward. Oversight is intended to ensure consistent pricing behavior across the market. The approach reflects efforts to maintain consumer confidence and market stability.

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A Steady Outlook Amid Fluctuating Prices

Bessent said recent oil price movements are not significantly affecting inflation expectations. Current fluctuations in fuel costs are being assessed within broader macroeconomic conditions. Comments suggest a limited short-term impact on the inflation outlook.

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OpenAI Brings Unlimited Text Chats To Free ChatGPT Users

by News Editor

August 7, 2026

Unlimited Text Conversations Roll Out

OpenAI is removing limits on text-based conversations for all ChatGPT users, following the platform’s recent milestone of surpassing one billion weekly users.

The update introduces GPT-5.6 Luna as the default model for Free and Go users, replacing GPT-5.5.

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New “Think” Button For More Complex Questions

Alongside unlimited text chats, Free and Go users will gain access to a new “Think” button, allowing them to use additional reasoning power for more complex queries.

OpenAI noted that separate usage limits will continue to apply to file uploads, image generation, voice features and other multimodal tools.

Faster Responses For Paid Subscribers

The update also brings improvements for ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers. They will receive access to GPT-5.6 Sol, an upgraded model designed for everyday tasks such as web research, planning, writing, decision-making and answering questions. According to OpenAI, the model delivers shorter, more robust responses.

The company noted that this version is separate from the GPT-5.6 Sol model used in Codex and Work, which remains unchanged. Plus and Pro subscribers will also receive a new thinking slider, allowing them to adjust how much reasoning the model applies before generating an answer, depending on the complexity of the task.

OpenAI Reports Fewer Errors

According to OpenAI’s internal testing, GPT-5.6 Luna produces 62% fewer factual errors than GPT-5.5 Instant, while GPT-5.6 Sol reduces factual errors by 68%.

The updated GPT-5.6 Sol model is available to Plus and Pro users starting today. The remaining features for Free and Go users will roll out throughout the week, with unlimited text chats and the new Think button becoming available next week.

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