US retail sales strong in February; an increase in the price of petrol will affect spending

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Retail sales increased by 0.6% in February Basic sales earn 0.5%; a large tax refund guarantees spending Production increases in March, but the supply chain continues to deteriorate WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) – U.S. retail prices rose by the most in seven months in February as car prices rose and temperatures soared, but rising gasoline … Read more

US consumer confidence is rising, but job opportunities and hiring are falling sharply

US consumer confidence is rising, but job opportunities and hiring are falling sharply

Job opportunities fell by 358,000 in February, led by a decline in small and medium-sized businesses. Layoffs and layoffs increased to 1.721 million, and the rate increased to 1.1%. The Conference Board review shows few plans to buy big-ticket items despite some optimism WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) – U.S. consumer confidence rose unexpectedly in March, … Read more

China’s factories are experiencing the fastest growth in a year as the risks of war are increasing

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Item 1 of 2 A worker works on the Nio electric vehicle production line at the JAC-NIO production plant in Hefei, Anhui province, China August 28, 2022. China Daily via REUTERS/File Photo [1/2]A worker works on the Nio electric vehicle production line at the JAC-NIO production plant in Hefei, Anhui province, China August 28, 2022. … Read more

BUSINESS DAY Growth fears a snowball

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Item 1 of 2 A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon [1/2]A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon Purchase Licensing Rightsopens a new … Read more

Powell said the Fed would wait and see how the war affects inflation

It shows a certain level of inflation expectations

Powell said high energy prices have not created a tough choice for the Fed With inflation running above target, the Fed is watching inflation expectations Powell sees less risk in the labor market Financial markets have written off bets on a Fed rate hike this year CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 30 (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Chairman … Read more