The U.S. Economy
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U.S. Homeowners Hold Record Equity But Are Not Utilizing It
U.S. homeowners possess more housing wealth than ever before, with a collective $11.5 trillion in "tappable" home equity in the second quarter, according to Cotality. The total equity for borrowers wi
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US August JOLTs Job Openings 7.08M, expected 7.23M, prior 7.27M, below expectations
US August JOLTs Job Openings 7.08M, expected 7.23M, prior 7.27M, below expectations
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US September consumer confidence index was 81.9, expected 89.0.
US September consumer confidence index was 81.9, expected 89.0.
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U.S. 'Funflation' is on the rise, with consumer spending on hobbies up 7.9% year-on-year in August 2026, despite airfare prices increasing 26.5%
The Bank of America's latest analysis suggested that "funflation" — the increased cost of fun — may be rising, but consumers aren't cutting back. The 7.9% growth in hobby spending was double the growt
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Financial Times Analysis: US Housing Crisis Puts Private Equity in Midterm Election Spotlight, Institutional Investors Blamed for Driving Up Costs
Financial Times Analysis: US Housing Crisis Puts Private Equity in Midterm Election Spotlight, Institutional Investors Blamed for Driving Up Costs
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US Durable Goods Orders MoM 0%, expected -0.4%, prior 1.1%, above expectations
Durable Goods Orders MoM: 0%, expected -0.4%, prior 1.1%, above expectations Release Time: 2026-09-25 12:30 UTC
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Borrowing Costs Are Soaring, But They’re Not Slowing a Robust U.S. Economy.
Borrowing Costs Are Soaring, But They’re Not Slowing a Robust U.S. Economy.
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UBS Analysis: US Corporate Capital Expenditure Intentions Rebound from Bottom, Further Rate Hikes May Have Limited Economic Impact
UBS noted in a recent report that U.S. corporate investment has experienced a prolonged period of weakness, with current capital expenditure starting from a significantly lower base compared to past c
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US new home sales hit a year-to-date high in August, while home prices fell 5.8% year-on-year, the largest drop in over a year.
New single-family home sales in the US rose 6.4% month-over-month in August, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 684,000 units, the fastest pace this year, driven by price reductions and sal
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Donald Trump reposted a tweet quoting his earlier remarks, reiterating that the S&P Flash Survey shows strong US economic growth, with the Composite Index hitting a 62-month high.
Donald Trump reposted a tweet quoting his earlier remarks, reiterating that the S&P Flash Survey report shows impressive US economic growth: the Composite Index (services + manufacturing) hit a 62-mon
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The U.S. current account deficit expanded to $246 billion in Q2 2026, with the international investment position at -$22.42 trillion.
The U.S. current account deficit, reflecting the nation's international economic transactions, expanded by $33.4 billion, or 15.7%, to $246.0 billion in the second quarter of 2026, according to data r
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US initial jobless claims for the week ended September 19 were 197,000, below the expected 201,000 and the prior reading of 196,000.
US initial jobless claims for the week ended September 19 were 197,000, below the expected 201,000 and the prior reading of 196,000.
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U.S. EIA Gasoline Inventories Change -1.69M, expected 0.1M, previous 0.79M, below expectations
EIA Gasoline Inventories Change: -1.69, Expected 0.1, Previous 0.79, Below Expectations Release Time: 2026-09-23 14:30 UTC
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US S&P Global Services PMI 58.7, expected 56, prior 56.5, above expectations
S&P Global Services PMI: 58.7, expected 56, prior 56.5, above expectations Release Time: 2026-09-23 13:45 UTC
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Donald Trump retweeted a post stating that Americans' financial situations are improving and poverty levels are significantly declining.
Donald Trump retweeted a post stating that Americans' financial situations are improving and poverty levels are significantly declining.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent champions the dollar's dominance in global markets and stablecoins, refuting pessimistic assessments of the U.S. economy.
Scott Bessent highlighted the strong growth of the U.S. economy, foreign demand for U.S. assets, and the continued dominance of the dollar to counter the New York Times report's assessment of structur
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent reiterated that there is an unusual correlation between bonds and energy.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent reiterated that there is an unusual correlation between bonds and energy.
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Musk Predicts: AI to Double US GDP Growth from ~2% to ~4% or Even Higher Next Year
Musk Predicts: AI to Double US GDP Growth from ~2% to ~4% or Even Higher Next Year
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DoubleLine's Gundlach Warns Next US Recession Could Trigger Fiscal Crisis, Sending Long-Term Treasury Yields Sharply Higher
DoubleLine Capital chief executive Jeffrey Gundlach warned that the next US downturn could trigger a debt crisis that sends long-term Treasury yields sharply higher — defying decades of conventional w
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US initial jobless claims for the week ended September 12 were 196,000, below the expected 208,000 and the prior reading of 206,000.
US initial jobless claims for the week ended September 12 were 196,000, below the expected 208,000 and the prior reading of 206,000.
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U.S. Median Household Income Hit Record $87,460 in 2025, Up 2.6% From 2024, But Uneven Gains and Soaring Inflation Erode Purchasing Power
U.S. median household income hit a record $87,460 in 2025, up 2.6% from $85,210 in 2024, according to Census Bureau data. However, the gains were uneven, with lower-income earners seeing minimal chang
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Forrester Analyst Kodali: Strong US Retail Sales Data Masks Consumer Divergence, High-Income Earners Still Spending
Forrester analyst Sucharita Kodali stated that strong U.S. retail sales data masks significant divergence among consumers. High-income shoppers continue to spend, while rising gasoline costs are squee
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U.S. September homebuilder confidence index fell to 32 points, a 12-month low.
The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index fell 3 points to 32 in September, the lowest level since September 2025. Economists polled by Reuters had expected the index to drop to 34. Rising mortgage ra
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U.S. August retail sales rose 1.2% month-over-month, exceeding expectations and marking the largest increase in nearly five months.
US retail sales rose by 1.2% month-over-month in August, significantly exceeding the market consensus of 0.8% and marking the largest single-month increase in nearly five months, data released by the
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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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