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
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
Asset managers receive benefits after the 401(K) guidelines of the labor department The Fed’s Powell flags confirmed inflation expectations Consumers are weighing Trump’s stance on Iran Indexes: Dow up 0.1%, S&P 500 down 0.4%, Nasdaq down 0.7% March 30 (Reuters) – Major US indexes fell on Monday as US President Donald Trump’s new warning to … Read more
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
Prolonged conflicts change the market’s focus to bearish growth Central banks walk a tightrope; UK long-term interest rates are expected to rise by around 100 bps in March Germany is up 69bps, US is up 50bps SINGAPORE/LONDON/NEW YORK, March 30 (Reuters) – Global government bonds are headed for their biggest monthly decline in years as … Read more
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
1 in 2 US dollar notes are seen in this illustration taken March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration [1/2]US dollar bills are seen in this illustration taken on March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Purchase Licensing. Rightsopens a new tab The US Treasury Department plans to meet with insurance regulators, seeking information on benefits, funding The talks … Read more
What a difference war makes. In January, President Donald Trump boasted to G7 leaders and others at the World Economic Forum in Davos that his team had “beat” inflation in the US (1) “Grocery prices, energy prices, transportation, mortgages, rents and cars are going down, and they’re going down fast,” he said. At that time, … Read more