The U.S. Economy
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Fed source Nick Timiraos: U.S. August wage growth slowed to 3.1%, the lowest in the current cycle; private sector aggregate weekly payrolls index rose 4.3% year-over-year.
Fed insider Nick Timiraos cited data indicating that U.S. wage growth over the past 12 months slowed to 3.1% in August, marking a new low for the current cycle. Specifically, wage growth for private s
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US six-month hiring average rises to 107,000 for all employers and 106,000 for private-sector employers, reaching the highest levels in over two years.
US six-month hiring average rises to 107,000 for all employers and 106,000 for private-sector employers, reaching the highest levels in over two years.
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US Average Hourly Earnings YoY 3.1%, expected 3%, prior 3.2%
Average Hourly Earnings YoY: 3.1%, expected 3%, previous 3.2% Private Nonfarm Payrolls: 127K, expected 45K, previous 30K U6 Unemployment Rate: 7.7%, expected 8%, previous 7.9% Labor Force Participatio
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US August Nonfarm Payrolls Expected to Rise by 53,000, Unemployment Rate to Stay at 4.1% Ahead of Friday's Report
US August Nonfarm Payrolls Expected to Rise by 53,000, Unemployment Rate to Stay at 4.1% Ahead of Friday's Report
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US ISM Services PMI 55.4, expected 54.3, previous 54.1
ISM Services PMI: 55.4, expected 54.3, prior 54.1 ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI: 55.4, expected 54.2, prior 54.1 ISM Non-Manufacturing Prices Index: 72.6, prior 70.3 ISM Non-Manufacturing Employment Index
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Wall Street expects only a small increase in new jobs in August, potentially signaling a third consecutive summer hiring slump for the U.S. economy ahead of Friday's employment report.
Wall Street expects only a small increase in new jobs in August, potentially signaling a third consecutive summer hiring slump for the U.S. economy ahead of Friday's employment report. The upcoming mo
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US initial jobless claims for the week of August 29 were 206,000, compared to an expected 205,000 and a previous reading of 203,000.
US initial jobless claims for the week of August 29 were 206,000, compared to an expected 205,000 and a previous reading of 203,000.
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Yardeni Research views September stock weakness as a buying opportunity ahead of year-end rally, citing normalizing bond yields and resilient U.S. economic data.
Yardeni Research believes September's reputation as the weakest month for stocks could create an attractive buying opportunity, anticipating a year-end rally. The firm acknowledges concerns over risin
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U.S. factory orders rose 0.9% in July, beating expectations for a 0.6% increase and rebounding from June’s decline.
Orders excluding transportation climbed 0.6%, while orders excluding defense jumped 1.0%. Durable goods orders were confirmed at +1.1%, and nondurable goods orders increased 0.7%. However, computers a
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Goldman Sachs CEO Solomon: US Faces Dilemma of Accelerating Growth or Cutting Spending, AI Expected to Boost Future Growth
Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon stated on Monday at the G20 Finance Ministers' Meeting that the U.S. economy is currently performing well with strong consumer resilience. However, given c
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US construction spending unexpectedly fell 0.5% in July to $2.158 trillion, hitting a nearly three-year low
The Commerce Department's Census Bureau reported on Tuesday that the July decline, the lowest level since October 2023, was primarily due to higher mortgage rates weighing on single-family homebuildin
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US August ISM Manufacturing Index falls to 54.6, below estimate of 55.2
US August ISM Manufacturing Index falls to 54.6, below estimate of 55.2
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Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says US economy is performing well
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says US economy is performing well
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Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon stated that U.S. consumers remain quite resilient.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon stated that U.S. consumers remain quite resilient.
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L&G Strategist Ben Bennett Calls Fed Chair Warsh's Latest Speech "Pragmatic," Says Inflation Control Will Benefit US Economic Growth
L&G Asia Head of Investment Strategy Ben Bennett describes Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's latest Jackson Hole speech as "pragmatic," noting that controlling inflation will benefit US economic expansion. He s
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Economists' consensus on the shape of the U.S. economy is crumbling, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declaring the "K-shaped economy is over."
CNBC reported that economists widely believed the U.S. economy was experiencing a "K-shaped" recovery post-pandemic, meaning uneven expansion across different groups, but this consensus has now dissol
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U.S. Department of Labor: The number of jobs was revised down by 79,000 for the 12-month period ending March this year, indicating a slight weakening in the labor market.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) stated that revised data showed the number of U.S. jobs decreased by 79,000 in the 12 months ending in March this year compared to previously reported figures
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Truckers are finally making real money again, with AI-driven data-center construction a key factor
Business is booming for U.S. freight companies, thanks to strong demand from manufacturing customers, a rush of data-center construction and capacity constraints. Higher freight rates are expected to
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U.S. freight and logistics sector sees wave of bankruptcies from late July through August
At least 21 transportation and logistics-related companies, ranging from single-truck carriers to national distributors, sought Chapter 7 liquidation or Chapter 11 protection. Among the largest was BF
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US goods-trade deficit widened 17.2% to $118.8B in July, far exceeding forecasts and largest since March 2025
The US goods-trade deficit expanded to $118.8 billion in July, significantly higher than the $100.5 billion forecast and the largest deficit recorded since March 2025. Imports surged 3.7%, driven by t
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US Initial Jobless Claims Fall to 203K in Aug 22 Week, Below Estimates
US initial jobless claims decreased by 4,000 to 203,000 in the week ended August 22, falling below the survey estimate of 208,000. Additionally, continuing claims for the week ended August 15 fell by
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U.S. consumer spending posts smallest increase in 14 months
Americans spent less on gas, new cars, and recreational vehicles.
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U.S. Q2 GDP Second Estimate Shows 1.5% Annualized Growth
According to the second estimate released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 1.5 percent in the second quarter of 202
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US preliminary Q2 GDP rises 1.5%, in line with consensus
US preliminary Q2 GDP rises 1.5%, in line with consensus
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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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