The November jobs report is being released at an unusual juncture – on a Tuesday in mid-December, rather than the customary first Friday of the month – a consequence of the prolonged effects of the historically lengthy government shutdown. The Read More …
The Trump administration is looking to Australia for insights to improve the retirement savings framework in the United States. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced at the White House that his administration is evaluating the implementation of a retirement program Read More …
The major U.S. index futures indicate a modestly higher opening for the markets on Friday, following the resumption of futures trading after a “cooling issue” at a data center interrupted trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange earlier in the morning. Read More …
Americans, frustrated by prolonged inflationary pressures, are entering the 2025 holiday shopping season with a combative mindset. However, this holiday shopping season may appear significantly more robust than one might anticipate – at least in theory. High-income consumers continue to Read More …
There appears to be a disconnect within the US economy, causing concern among those responsible for managing inflation and maintaining stability in the labor market. US companies have significantly reduced their hiring this year, exhibiting caution in their investment decisions Read More …
As we commenced this week, the prevailing sentiment regarding the American economy was predominantly pessimistic. However, following what seemed, at least superficially, to be a robust jobs report and impressive earnings from Nvidia and Walmart – all occurring within approximately Read More …
One of the most eagerly awaited economic indicators is poised for release on Thursday: the long-overdue jobs report for September, which was initially scheduled for October 3. The release coincides with the influx of delayed economic data that was postponed Read More …
Federal Reserve policymakers find themselves divided on the question of whether to persist with interest rate cuts, marking a departure from the consensus that has characterized Chair Jerome Powell’s tenure at the helm of the central bank. The Federal Reserve’s Read More …
The major index futures indicate a lower opening on Tuesday, suggesting that stocks may experience additional declines following the pressures observed in the prior session. Weakness among technology stocks may continue to weigh amid a continued decline by market leader Read More …
The US government has resumed operations after its most extended shutdown to date, paving the way for the forthcoming dissemination of essential federal data that is vital for assessing the condition and direction of the nation’s economy. Data enthusiasts, along Read More …