Key Takeaways Inflation accelerated in June according to the PCE price index. Prices rose 2.6% over the year, higher than…
Read MoreU.S. Job Growth Slowed Sharply, Shifting The Fed's Rate Cut Calculus
Key Takeaways U.S. employers added 73,000 jobs in July, down from the prior month and lower than economists expected. The…
Read MoreHigher Tariffs on Swiss Imports May Lead to Pricier Nespresso Products and Watches
Key Takeaways President Donald Trump unveiled plans to impose a 39% tariff on Swiss imports—the fourth highest import tax in…
Read MoreHow Tariffs Might Be Impacting the U.S. Trade Deficit
Key Takeaways The U.S. trade deficit fell for the third month as President Donald Trump’s tariff policies began taking hold.…
Read MoreFed Officials Signal Possible Interest Rate Cut: Is the Time Right?
Key Takeaways A weak July jobs report has more Federal Reserve officials saying the time might be right for interest…
Read MoreWhat To Expect From Tuesday's Report on Inflation
Key Takeaways Inflation as measured by the CPI likely continued to accelerate in July, rising to a 2.9% annual increase…
Read MoreInflation Rose Less Than Expected In July, But 'Core' Inflation Stayed Hot
Key Takeaways The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% over 12 months in July, while “core” inflation, which excludes volatile prices…
Read MoreInflation Report Boosts Prospect of Fed Rate Cut in September
Key Takeaways A relatively tame inflation report Tuesday boosted investors’ hopes that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates in…
Read MoreDespite Tariffs, Imports Are Up This Year. Here's Why That's Not Expected to Last.
Key Takeaways Import volumes are up so far in 2025 as buyers increased orders to beat tariff costs. Tthese levels…
Read MorePrice Trumps 'Made In USA' Labels As Tariffs Affect Consumer Choice
Key Takeaways A new survey showed that consumers are less likely to emphasize where a product is made. U.S. consumers…
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