Tag Archives: US Economy

In an episode of the All-In Podcast, billionaire Palihapitiya discusses why over half of Americans believe the US economy is in a recession despite a 1.6% GDP rise last quarter. He suggests that the negative sentiment may be due to the components used to measure the GDP, which may give …

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that the outlook for higher interest rates over the long haul makes it harder to contain US borrowing needs, heightening the importance of boosting revenue in negotiations with Republican lawmakers.The White House sees the inflation-adjusted interest payments compared with GDP as stabilizing at about …

In order to prevent a falling currency that could jeopardize the outlook for inflation, the Bank of Canada is prepared to lower interest rates three times before the Federal Reserve takes its initial action. Investors are debating whether or not the Bank of Canada would deviate from its American counterpart …

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic appeared late Thursday alluding towards the possibility of late-2024 rate cuts, but cautioned the need for patience on interest rates.Key Remarks By Bostic I am pleased with inflation progress in April but the Fed is not yet there. The Fed has to …

The latest report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals that the Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key measure of inflation in the United States, remained unchanged at 3.4% on a yearly basis for the month of April. This figure aligns precisely with market forecasts, indicating stability in …

The latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that the Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand in the United States witnessed a 2.2% rise yearly in April. This figure closely follows March’s increase of 1.8% (revised from 2.1%), aligning precisely with market expectations. The annual core …

Oil futures surged on Monday following Saudi Arabia’s decision to increase crude prices for most regions in June, coinciding with escalating tensions in the Gaza Strip, raising concerns about a broader conflict in the major oil-producing area. At 0852 GMT, Brent crude futures climbed by 73 cents, or 0.9 percent, …

The dollar was broadly stable on Monday, May 6, after a report showed a slowdown in job growth in the United States, and raised hopes that the US Federal Reserve would cut interest rates this year, while the yen fell after a wave of volatility resulting from what is believed …

The US Dollar Index, or DXY, was trading slightly higher at 105.80 earlier on Thursday. Despite cautious words made by Fed Chair Jerome Powell regarding inflation and its unclear future trajectory, the dollar saw a brief upward momentum. Weekly Jobless Claims data appear to be helping the dollar, which is …

The number of Americans filing new unemployment benefits remained low last week, indicating a tight labour market that should continue to support the economy in the second quarter. However, economists dismissed data from the Labour Department showing growth in worker productivity almost stalled in Q1, arguing that the trend in …