Economic Indicators

Layoff pace in December hit lowest level since mid-2024, Challenger says

Introduction to the Labor Market Trends Business representatives staff a table at a career fair in Harlem hosted by Assemblymember Jordan Wright on Dec. 10,...

Euro zone investor morale better than expected at start of 2026

Euro Zone Investor Morale Sees Unexpected Boost The start of 2026 has brought a welcome surprise for the euro zone, as investor morale has exceeded...

Trade deficit in October hits smallest since 2009 after Trump’s tariff moves

US Trade Deficit Reaches Lowest Level Since 2009 The US trade deficit has reached its lowest level since mid-2009, according to a report by the...

Confronting protests, Iran vows to strike back if US attacks

Introduction to the Iran-US Conflict The ongoing protests in Iran have sparked a significant escalation in tensions between Iran and the US. In a recent...

The December jobs report is due out Friday. What it’s expected to show

Introduction to the US Labor Market A "Now Hiring" sign at a Cookout fast-food restaurant in Durham, North Carolina, Nov. 25, 2025. Al Drago | Getty...

Two Fed officials say key to fixing US housing more about supply than financing 

Introduction to the US Housing Market The US housing market has been a topic of discussion among economists and policymakers, with many trying to find...

Trump revealed jobs data early

Introduction to the Incident President Donald Trump in a social media post Thursday evening indirectly revealed data from Friday's market-moving nonfarm payrolls count, an apparent...

Trump posted some US jobs data early on his Truth Social account

Introduction to the Incident Former US President Donald Trump recently made headlines by posting some US jobs data early on his Truth Social account, sparking...

No Trump tariff ruling on Friday

Introduction to the Tariff Debate A cargo ship sits in New York Harbor on Nov. 19, 2025 in New York City. The Supreme Court did...

China CPI inflation hits near 3-yr high in Dec, PPI decline eases

Introduction to China's Economic Landscape China's economic indicators have been closely watched by investors and economists alike, as the country's growth and inflation rates can...

Treasury Secretary Bessent says more Fed rate cuts are ‘only ingredient missing’ for stronger economy

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Urges Lower Interest Rates for Stronger Economic Growth U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently emphasized the importance of lower interest rates...

Eurozone producer prices rise by 0.5% month-on-month in November

Eurozone Producer Prices See Modest Increase in November The latest data from the Eurozone indicates a 0.5% month-on-month rise in producer prices for November, a...

Private payrolls rose 41,000, slightly below expectations,

Private Sector Job Creation Sees Positive Turn in December A "Join Our Team" flyer at the Appalachian State University internship and job fair in Boone,...

U.S. private employers added 41,000 jobs in December – ADP

Introduction to the Latest Employment Trends The latest employment report from ADP has revealed that U.S. private employers added 41,000 jobs in December. This data...

Bessent says Trump admin will be able to replicate tariffs even if it loses Supreme Court decision

Treasury Secretary Bessent on Tariffs and Trade NEW YORK — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday predicted that the administration still will be able to...

Services PMI dips slightly, missing forecast expectations

Introduction to Services PMI The Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) is a crucial economic indicator that measures the performance of the services sector, which accounts...