December Retail Sales Rise 0.4% as Jobless Claims Hit 217K, Signaling Mixed Outlook
U.S. retail sales rose 0.4% in December, hitting $729.2B, while initial jobless claims climbed to 217K, reflecting mixed signals for
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James Hyerczyk
02:21
U.S. Job Growth Slows as Unemployment Claims Drop – Is the Labor Market Cooling?
U.S. job growth slowed in December as private payrolls missed expectations, but lower unemployment claims signal labor market resilience...
James Hyerczyk
01:19
U.S. Dollar Faces Bearish Pressure as Trade Deficit Hits $78.2B in November
U.S. trade deficit widens to $78.2B in November, signaling stronger import growth. Key market impacts and USD outlook analyzed for
James Hyerczyk
02:22
Fewer Layoffs Drive US Jobless Claims to 211K, Beating Forecasts
US jobless claims drop to 211K, signaling labor market strength. Seasonal layoffs are lower than expected, boosting economic confidence...
James Hyerczyk
10:20
US Jobless Claims Fall, But Rising Insured Unemployment Signals Labor Market Strain
Initial claims drop by 1,000, yet rising insured unemployment sparks concerns over hiring slowdowns. Markets brace for short-term volatility...
James Hyerczyk
11:20
Inflation Risks Loom as U.S. Import Prices Edge Higher on Fuel Costs
U.S. import prices rose 0.1% in November, fueled by energy costs, raising inflation concerns and impacting Fed policy, bond yields,
James Hyerczyk
11:23
Inflation at 2.7% Annual Rate, Core CPI 3.3%—Fed Weighs Future Rate Cuts Carefully
Inflation rose to 2.7% in November, driven by shelter and food costs. Will the Fed cut rates next week as
James Hyerczyk
07:19
U.S. Layoffs Surge 27% in November as Jobless Claims Hit 224K, Signaling Strain
U.S. layoffs surged 27% in November, led by auto and industrial sectors, as initial jobless claims rose to 224K, signaling
James Hyerczyk
10:19
Durable Goods Rebound, GDP Steady at 2.8%, Initial Jobless Claims Decline to 213K
Durable goods orders rebound 0.2% in October, led by transportation gains, while GDP growth holds steady at 2.8%. Can the
James Hyerczyk
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UK PMI Drops Below 50: Manufacturing and Services Hit 13-Month Lows in November
UK PMI falls below 50, signaling economic contraction. Rising costs, job cuts, and weak demand weigh on growth, with confidence
