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US Business Activity Expands, Prices Surge by Most Since 2022
US business activity expands as prices surge at their fastest pace since August 2022, according to recent financial coverage.
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US weekly jobless claims near 57-year lows amid low layoffs
US weekly jobless claims hover near 57-year lows, influencing financial markets and pre-bell trading.
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Jobless claims near the lowest since the 1960s as low-fire trend continues
US weekly jobless claims fall to 194,000, bringing filings near the lowest levels recorded since the 1960s.
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Video game’s release could cost US economy $1B in lost productivity in just one day
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'Grand Theft Auto VI' release set to cost US economy staggering amount as gamers plan PTO days
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Oil Futures Settle Lower As U.S. Waives Some Russia Sanctions
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US Interest Costs Hit Record $1 Trillion, Risking Debt Snowball
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US solicits exchange of up to 17 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve
The U.S. pivots from withdrawing to offering 17 million barrels from its near‑empty strategic reserve amid war and hurricane threats.
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US Producer Prices Up Most Since 2022 as Energy Pain Worsens
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IMF chief urges US and wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressure
The IMF chief calls on the US and wealthy nations to rein in debt and deficits to alleviate global economic pressure.
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Concerns Over U.S. Fiscal Outlook Could Keep Long-End Treasury Yields Elevated
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Inflation fears on the rise as one-year outlook in Fed survey hits highest level since May 2023
Americans' short-term inflation expectations have surged to a three-year high according to the latest New York Fed survey data.
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Used car prices fall in Q3, while demand for fuel-efficient vehicles grows
Used car prices in the US have fallen for three consecutive months as rising fuel costs drive a shift toward electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.
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Deeply Distressed US Loans Rise to Highest Level Since Pandemic, JPMorgan Says
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US services sector cools in September, price pressures building
The US services sector experienced a slowdown in September 2026, while price indicators surged to a four-year high.
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Trump’s Economic Meltdown Is the Ultimate Self-own
Reports highlight a growing disconnect between macroeconomic growth and the lived financial experiences of American households amid political volatility.
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Federal jobs report shows rise in unemployment rates
U.S. stocks rose following a federal jobs report that altered expectations regarding future interest rate outlooks.
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Gut punch in Ohio: Nearly 1,400 laid off at factory days before Trump rally
Nearly 1,400 workers at an Ohio truck factory have been laid off just days before a scheduled midterm rally by Donald Trump in the region.
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Cash-Strapped Americans Tap Home Equity and AI to Keep Spending
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America’s Restaurants Face a Dilemma: How to Sell Food in the GLP-1 Era
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U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September, signaling a slower labor market
U.S. employment growth slowed sharply in September with only 29,000 jobs added, signaling a cooling labor market ahead of the national elections.
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Top Democrats slam ‘Trump’s failing economic agenda’ after weaker-than-expected jobs growth
Democratic leaders are criticizing the Trump administration's economic agenda following a September jobs report showing significant growth slowdown.
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Stock futures rise as oil prices fall sharply, investors await jobs report: Live updates
US stock futures and equities rise toward records as a falling oil market and the September jobs report calm investor anxiety.
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Historic low layoffs underpin US labor market; factory gate price pressures rising
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall below 200,000 for a third consecutive week, hitting levels not seen since mid-July.
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Mortgage rates just hit 7.28%. But there are ways to get a lower rate
Average U.S. mortgage rates have climbed to 7.28 percent, marking the highest level seen in nearly three years.
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US Manufacturing PMI at 54.5%; September 2026 ISM Manufacturing PMI Report
US manufacturing expands at 54.5% in September 2026 as input prices climb and gold reaches $4,158.
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U.S. unemployment claims dip to 197,000, lowest since mid-July
U.S. unemployment claims have fallen to 197,000, marking the lowest level since mid-July and sparking a positive reaction in stock futures.
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Cars have become unaffordable for many Americans. Here’s what the numbers show.
Rising monthly payments and the emergence of 'permanent car loans' are sparking a debate over the affordability of vehicles for American consumers.
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The US Economy “Is Running Hot,” Lots of Consumer Spending Growth, Lots of Inflation. The Bond Market Sees it Too
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US economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter, government says, upgrading previous estimate
Coverage tracks the U.S. economy growing by 2.2% in the second quarter following a government upgrade.
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US economy grew at a faster pace than expected in second quarter
Recent data reveals the US economy grew at a faster pace than anticipated during the second quarter, driven by strong consumer activity.
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'It's a strong report': US private sector added 90,000 jobs in September
US private sector payrolls rose by 90,000 in September, beating expectations according to new ADP data.
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Today's PCE Inflation Report Will Be a Mixed Signal to the Fed
The Federal Reserve faces conflicting economic data as consumer spending surges while core inflation unexpectedly dips to 3.0% in August.
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US consumer confidence near 12-1/2-year low amid labor market fears
U.S. stock markets trend downward as consumer confidence drops toward a 12.5-year low driven by concerns over the labor market.
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The Fed's main inflation measure will be released Wednesday. Here's what to expect
Markets brace for the Federal Reserve's primary inflation gauge and critical September employment data to determine future interest rate movements.
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US Job Openings and Labor Turnover
U.S. job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August, signaling a slight cooling while the broader labor market remains sturdy according to reports.
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Treasury yields rise as march to multiyear highs continues
Treasury yields trend upward toward multiyear highs as financial markets react to shifting economic pressures.
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Stock Market Today: Treasury Yields Climb to Fresh Highs; Tech Stocks Drop
Treasury yields climb to fresh highs while tech stocks drop as the U.S. economy grows at a faster pace than expected.
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Opinion: Why the upcoming jobs report could send 10-year and 30-year Treasury yields surging
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The Moves That Backfired on Trump and Drove Interest Rates and Inflation Higher
Economic instability is rising as strategic moves by President Trump reportedly backfire, driving inflation and interest rates higher across the US economy.
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The deeper reason behind the relentless rise in bond yields
Global financial markets face mounting pressure as a relentless rise in government bond yields triggers widespread analysis.
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Soaring bond yields ‘not even close’ to cooling red-hot US economy, investors say
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US consumer sentiment eases to four-month low in September
U.S. consumer sentiment has dropped to a four-month low in September, driven by inflation and rising costs for housing and fuel.
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Bond Selloff Fades as Oil Cools, Lifting Stocks: Markets Wrap
Global markets react to a fading bond selloff and cooling oil prices as US consumer sentiment drops to a four-month low.
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Treasury Yields Are Spiking. Where to Invest in the Bond Market Now.
Global bond selloffs continue as US 30-year yields hit their highest level since 2004 amid spiking Treasury yields.
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EU launches diplomatic offensive to stop Trump’s diesel export ban
The European Union has initiated a diplomatic offensive to prevent the Trump administration from implementing a ban on U.S. diesel exports.
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The AI Build-Out Is Becoming the Biggest Economic Bet in U.S. History
U.S. artificial intelligence infrastructure spending is expanding rapidly, driving unprecedented capital allocation across the nation.
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Mortgage rates top 7% for the first time in more than 2 years
US mortgage rates have surpassed the 7% threshold for the first time in over two years, driven by a significant rout in the bond market.
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Where the US EV market stands a year after Trump ended tax credits
One year after the termination of tax credits under Trump, the US electric vehicle market faces a severe investment plunge.
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AI’s Wobbly House of Cards Puts Markets and US Economy at Risk
Market and economic stability face questions as the artificial intelligence industry evaluates whether it is truly ready to slow down its rapid pace.
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Americans are richer than ever — and poverty hits an all-time low
US economy sets new records as wealth reaches unprecedented heights and poverty falls to an all-time low.
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US consumers and businesses are now facing a future of more expensive borrowing
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A stronger dollar and rising yields: How the Fed’s rate hike could hit global markets
Global markets react as the US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in three years, defying political pressure.
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US Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.97%, Highest In More Than a Year
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Independent Budget Office Estimates Iran War Has Cost $38 Billion
The Congressional Budget Office reports the war with Iran has cost the US more than $38 billion in its first five months.
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American incomes finally top pre-pandemic levels, fighting against inflation all the way
American incomes exceed pre-pandemic levels as household earnings break a decades-old record.
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Ahead of Fed meeting, Trump says US should have world's lowest interest rate
Trump pushes for sub‑1% rates as the Fed prepares its next policy decision, sparking a fresh clash between politics and monetary authority.
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'This is the test': All eyes on US Fed to tackle high inflation
Global markets focus on the US Federal Reserve as the institution faces a critical test in its effort to combat persistent high inflation.
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The tab is coming due for America's borrowing binge
United States national debt surpasses $40 trillion, triggering widespread economic concern and debate.
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Inflation and the midterm elections
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