The U.S. Economy
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U.S. Q2 GDP Grew by 1.5%, Missing Consensus Estimates
The U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.5% in the second quarter, falling short of the consensus estimate of 1.8%.
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US Jobless Claims Rose to 197,000 for Jul 25 Week, Below Consensus of 200,000
US Jobless Claims Rose to 197,000 for Jul 25 Week, Below Consensus of 200,000
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Meredith Whitney Warns of US Economic 'Reckoning' in Q4, Expects Fed to Hold Rates
Meredith Whitney, a former bank analyst known for her accurate 2007 report preceding the global financial crisis, warned that the US economy faces a "reckoning" in the fourth quarter of this year. She
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Bank of America: Lower-Income Spending Growth Now Outpaces Higher-Income, Ending K-Shaped Trend
Bank of America reports that lower-income households in the U.S. are now showing slightly stronger card spending growth compared to higher-income households. This shift marks the end of the K-shaped s
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In the week ending July 18, initial jobless claims in the U.S. totaled 187,000, compared with an expected 212,000.
Svmuu News: In the week ending July 18, initial jobless claims in the U.S. totaled 187,000, compared with an expected 212,000; the previous figure was revised from 208,000 to 209,000. (Jin Shi)
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Report: The Crypto Industry Is Expected to Contribute Over $55 Billion to the U.S. Economy by 2026
Svmuu News: According to a report by the National Cryptocurrency Association, the cryptocurrency industry is expected to contribute more than $55 billion to the U.S. economy by 2026 and support more t
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U.S. Economic Confidence Falls to a Two-Year Low: 61% of the Public Is Pessimistic About the Outlook, and Most Respondents Are Dissatisfied Donald Trump Economic Policy
Svmuu News: A recent poll released by CNBC shows that pessimism among Americans regarding the economic outlook continues to grow,with 61% of respondents expressing pessimism about current economic con
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In the week ending July 11, initial jobless claims in the U.S. totaled 208,000, compared with an expected 217,000.
Svmuu News: In the week ending July 11, initial jobless claims in the U.S. totaled 208,000, compared with an expected 217,000; the previous figure was revised from 215,000 to 216,000. (Jin Shi)
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Fed's Williams: Inflation Remains Too High; Expected to Return to 2% Target in 2028
Svmuu News: Federal Reserve’s Williams stated that inflation is undoubtedly still too high at around 4%, and that efforts must continue to bring it back down to the 2% target; the current monetary pol
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U.S. PPI for June came in at 5.5% year-over-year, compared with an expected 6.2%
Svmuu News: On July 15, the U.S. PPI for June came in at 5.5% year-over-year, compared with an expected 6.2%; the previous reading was revised down from 6.50% to 6%.
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U.S. Small Business Confidence Rebounds in June, but Inflation Remains the Top Concern
Svmuu News: Small business confidence in the U.S. improved in June, but the percentage of business owners who view inflation as the “single most important issue” rose to its highest level in nearly tw
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Survey: Economists Forecast U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) Inflation at 3.4% This Year, Up from 3.2% in the April Survey
Svmuu News: According to a Wall Street Journal survey, economists expect U.S. consumer price index (CPI) inflation to reach 3.4% this year, up from 3.2% in the April survey.
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Tom Lee: Although the war is causing concern among investors, the U.S. economy can still achieve a V-shaped recovery
Svmuu News: Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee said in a CNBC interview that war is typically one of the risk factors investors worry about most, but historical data shows that the U.S. economy tends to prove m
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Donald Trump It was announced that Micron will invest $250 billion in the U.S. to manufacture memory chips
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump stated on social media that Micron is accelerating its spending in the U.S. and plans to invest $250 billion in manufacturing memory chips domestically. “We are
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Hassett: Job Data Reflects a Strong Economy
Svmuu News: Hassett, Director of the White House National Economic Council, stated that the employment data is consistent with the strong economic conditions. (Jin Shi)
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The U.S. unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to a one-year low in June, causing the U.S. Dollar Index to dip briefly and spot gold to surge sharply.
Svmuu News: According to Gate data, the U.S. unemployment rate fell to 4.2% in June—the lowest level since June 2025—and came in below market expectations of 4.3%. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) dropped
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U.S. seasonally adjusted nonfarm payrolls rose by 57,000 in June, compared with an expected 110,000
Svmuu News: U.S. seasonally adjusted nonfarm payrolls for June came in at 57,000, below the expected 110,000, while the previous figure was revised downward from 172,000 to 129,000. (Jin Shi)
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Brian Armstrong: The U.S. Constitution lacks a cap on government spending growth and a requirement for currency to be backed by hard assets
Svmuu News: Brian Armstrong posted on X, stating that the U.S. Constitution is the most important political innovation in history, but it lacks two crucial elements: a cap on government spending growt
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Hassett: U.S. Economic Growth Expected to Be Around 4% in the Second Half of the Year
Svmuu News: Hassett, Director of the White House National Economic Council, said that U.S. economic growth is expected to be approximately 4% in the second half of the year. (Jin Shi)
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: I wouldn't be surprised if the June jobs data were very strong
Svmuu News: U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that he has not yet seen the June employment data. “I wouldn’t be surprised if the June employment data were very strong,” he said, adding, “We’ll se
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The preliminary figure for the U.S. goods trade deficit in May was $105.8 billion, compared with market expectations of an $85.0 billion deficit.
Svmuu News: The preliminary figure for the U.S. goods trade deficit in May was $105.8 billion; market expectations had been for a deficit of $85.0 billion. U.S. goods imports in May rose 3.6% month-ov
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Economist: U.S. Core PCE Won't Fall Easily
Svmuu News: Following a 4.1% year-over-year increase in the PCE index in May, some economists expect this may mark the peak of price increases. However, Joseph Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM, said
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U.S. first-quarter GDP growth was revised upward from 1.6% to 2.1%
Svmuu News: The latest data released by the U.S. government on Thursday showed that the U.S. economy grew at a faster pace in the first quarter of this year than the previously estimated 1.6%. Accordi
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In the week ending June 20, initial jobless claims in the U.S. totaled 215,000, compared with an expected 225,000.
Svmuu News: In the week ending June 20, initial jobless claims in the U.S. totaled 215,000, compared with an expected 225,000; the previous figure was revised from 226,000 to 227,000. (Jin Shi)
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US inflation continues to outpace wage growth, making cost of living pressures a central issue in the midterm elections.
Americans are facing increasing cost-of-living pressures as inflation continues to outpace wage growth, making it the top concern for voters ahead of the midterm elections, according to data from the
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US CB Leading Index MoM 0% on October 22, 2026, vs. expectations of -0.1% and prior of -0.1%, above expectations.
US CB Leading Index MoM 0% on October 22, 2026, vs. expectations of -0.1% and prior of -0.1%, above expectations.
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US October 22, 2026 Continuing Jobless Claims 1728, expected 1720, prior 1710, above expectations
US October 22, 2026 Continuing Jobless Claims 1728, expected 1720, prior 1710, above expectations
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US initial jobless claims for the week of October 17 were 194,000, compared to the previous figure of 199,000.
US initial jobless claims for the week of October 17 were 194,000, compared to the previous figure of 199,000.
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CNBC Survey: Donald Trump's Economic Approval Rating Hits Record Low, 80% of Americans Rate Economy as "Fair or Poor"
According to the latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey, U.S. President Donald Trump's economic approval rating has fallen to a historic low as the midterm elections approach. The survey found that 8
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U.S. pending home sales fell 7.3% month-over-month in September to a record low, while housing starts declined 5.2%.
The U.S. housing market is experiencing a high-interest rate shock, with both sales and construction activity cooling. Data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that pending home sale
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U.S. mortgage rates drop for first time in 2 months, but demand still falls
U.S. mortgage rates fell for the first time in over two months, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropping to 7.41% from 7.50% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)
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As a selloff in Treasuries pushes benchmark yields to multi-decade highs, the U.S. government is increasingly reliant on investors who will only buy at the right price.
As a selloff in Treasuries pushes benchmark yields to multi-decade highs, the U.S. government is increasingly reliant on investors who will only buy at the right price.
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U.S. Treasury yields held steady as investors focused on unemployment claims and mortgage data.
On Wednesday, US government bond yields held steady, with the 10-year Treasury yield at 5.1211%, the 2-year Treasury yield at 4.7889%, and the 30-year Treasury yield at 5.4320%. Investors are awaiting
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U.S. pending home sales plunged 7.3% month-over-month in September and fell 11.3% year-over-year, with the index dropping to 66.0.
U.S. pending home sales plunged 7.3% month-over-month in September, reversing August's modest 0.3% gain. The index fell to 66.0, with sales down 11.3% year-over-year. Weakness was observed across all
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Amazon plans to hire over 300,000 seasonal workers, a 20% increase from last year, committing $1.5 billion to workforce pay raises, even as broader U.S. holiday hiring is projected to hit its lowest level since 2008.
Amazon plans to hire over 300,000 seasonal workers, a 20% increase from last year, committing $1.5 billion to workforce pay raises, even as broader U.S. holiday hiring is projected to hit its lowest l
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US September Housing Starts Fell 5.2% to 1.221 Million Units, Below Consensus Expectation of 2.0% Growth
US September Housing Starts Fell 5.2% to 1.221 Million Units, Below Consensus Expectation of 2.0% Growth
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ADP Report: US private sector hiring momentum significantly slowed by 29%, with an average of 18,500 new jobs added per week in the four weeks ending October 3.
ADP Report: US private sector hiring momentum significantly slowed by 29%, with an average of 18,500 new jobs added per week in the four weeks ending October 3.
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BBC Analysis: US Economic Growth at 2.2% During Trump's Term, Inflation at 3.7%, and Job Growth Slowed
BBC Verify analysis indicates that the U.S. economy is currently growing at an annualized rate of 2.2%, with overall GDP growth of approximately 3.2% since Donald Trump's second term began in late 202
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White House's Hassett: U.S. Inflation Still a Concern, September CPI Month-over-Month Rise of 0.6% May Require Further Federal Reserve Efforts
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett stated on Monday that despite price declines in commodities such as beef and eggs, the U.S. September Consumer Price Index (CPI rose 0.6% m
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U.S. homebuilder sentiment hits 14-year low in October as mortgage rates climb above 7%
U.S. homebuilder sentiment fell to 29 in October, marking its lowest level since June 2012. This decline occurred as mortgage rates climbed above 7%. A record-high 43% of builders cut prices, with ave
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon: The U.S. economy is booming, but geopolitical conflicts, inflation, and high interest rates pose key risks.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon stated that the U.S. economy is booming, supported by strong corporate profits, low unemployment, and massive spending on AI infrastructure. He believes that while there
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Iran's acting defense minister criticized Donald Trump's "mother of all bombs" remarks, stating that the American bomb would explode in the U.S.'s global standing and economy.
Iran's acting Minister of Defense, Majid Ibn al-Reza, criticized US President Donald Trump's remarks about the possible use of the "Mother of All Bombs" (MOAB) to strike Iranian energy and nuclear fac
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Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh expressed optimism about the resilience of the U.S. economy and surprise at the performance of the global economy.
Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh on Friday expressed optimism about the resilience of the U.S. economy and surprise at how well the global economy has performed despite energy shocks and tight monetary
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The U.S. budget deficit reached $1.99 trillion in fiscal year 2026, a 12% year-over-year increase; interest expenses surpassed $1 trillion for the first time, hitting a new historical high.
The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Friday that the federal budget deficit for fiscal year 2026, ending in September, expanded to $1.99 trillion, an increase of approximately 12% from $1.78 tril
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Iranian officials emphasized the cost of war through information campaigns ahead of the US midterm elections, stating that the world has lost confidence in the US economy.
Al Jazeera reported that Iranian officials are using English statements to highlight US gasoline prices and economic issues, aiming to increase the political cost for the US of a war with Iran. Iran's
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US household debt payments rose $57 while real take-home pay increased $109 from late 2022 to early 2026, with 52 cents of every dollar of income gain going to debt
US household debt payments rose $57 while real take-home pay increased $109 from late 2022 to early 2026, with 52 cents of every dollar of income gain going to debt
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US FY2026 budget deficit surges to nearly $2 trillion, up 12% in one year.
The U.S. Treasury Department reported on Friday that the budget deficit for fiscal year 2026 reached nearly $2 trillion, an increase of approximately 12% from $1.775 trillion in the previous fiscal ye
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Trump: US economy has never been stronger
Trump: US economy has never been stronger
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Asian markets broadly fell: The Hang Seng Index dropped 3.03% to a four-month low, and the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 5%; Brent crude rose 3.2% to $112.27, due to AI concerns and heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Goldman Sachs: Silver Net Longs Fall to Two-Year Low Amid Dual Blows from Dollar Pullback and Weak AI/Solar Sectors
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Middle East Tensions Escalate: Houthis Claim Multiple Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Brent Oil Surpasses $112, Iran Claims to Have Struck Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
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JPMorgan Chase Report: Funding Pressure on New Cloud Vendors Won't Impact AI Infrastructure Cycle; Tech Sector Expected to Have $400 Billion Funding Surplus This Year
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Crypto traders value Indian telecom company Reliance Jio's IPO at approximately $110 billion.
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Barclays plans to cut 5,000 jobs, or about 5% of its total workforce, to boost efficiency and reduce costs through AI, primarily focusing on support functions.
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Ramp Report: 1% of Businesses Account for 80% of OpenAI and Anthropic Spending, AI Dollar Spend Growth Stalls, Paid Penetration Slows
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AI Companies and French Sovereign Debt Face Stress Test: CoreWeave CDS Spreads Exceed 1,000 Basis Points, France's 10-Year Government Bond Yield Breaks 5% for the First Time Since 2002, Moody's to Review France's Rating
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The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell by approximately 11 basis points from its previous close, now at 5.04%.
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SoftBank's stock price has halved from its June high, as the market worries about AI financing risks.
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