Economic Indicators

German economy breaks 2-year slide with modest 2025 growth

Introduction to Germany's Economic Growth The German economy has shown signs of recovery, breaking a 2-year slide with modest growth in 2025. This positive trend...

A major development in Trump’s Fed feud is set to happen next week in the Supreme Court

Introduction to the Federal Reserve Saga The ongoing investigation into the Federal Reserve by the Justice Department has led to a significant development, with the...

US retail sales increase solidly in November; producer prices rise marginally

US Retail Sales Experience a Boost in November According to recent economic data, US retail sales have shown a solid increase in November, indicating a...

China’s annual trade surplus hits a record $1.2 trillion as December exports beat

China's Trade Data Reveals Surprising Growth in Exports and Imports According to recent data from Chinese customs, the country's exports grew 6.6% in December, surpassing...

Japanese manufacturers’ mood weakens to six-month low in January: Reuters poll

Introduction to Japanese Manufacturers' Mood The mood of Japanese manufacturers has weakened to a six-month low in January, according to a recent Reuters poll. This...

Prices rose at 2.6% annual rate

US Consumer Prices Rise Less Than Expected in December Core U.S. consumer prices rose less than predicted in December, reinforcing hopes that inflation is tempering...

Trump weighs response to Iran crackdown, Tehran says communication open with US

Introduction to the Situation The ongoing situation between the United States and Iran has taken a significant turn, with recent developments indicating a potential escalation...

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...