Economic Indicators

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...

Private payrolls unexpectedly fell by 32,000

US Labor Market Slowdown Intensifies as Private Companies Cut 32,000 Workers A hiring sign is displayed in the window of a business in Manhattan on...

U.S. manufacturing sector activity contracts for tenth straight month in December

Introduction to U.S. Manufacturing Sector Activity The U.S. manufacturing sector has experienced a decline in activity for the tenth consecutive month in December, as indicated...

What China’s Xi and France’s Macron discussed in Beijing

Introduction to China-France Relations China and France have been working to strengthen their bilateral ties, with French President Emmanuel Macron recently visiting Chinese President Xi...

Venezuela’s Maduro sits in US custody as loyalists vow defiance

Introduction to Venezuela's Crisis Venezuela, a country once known for its rich oil reserves and vibrant culture, has been embroiled in a deepening crisis. The...

Layoff announcements top 1.1 million this year, the most since 2020 pandemic, Challenger says

US Job Cuts Surpass 1 Million in 2025, Highest Since 2020 A sign at a NYS Department Of Labor job fair at the Downtown Central...

Iran supreme leader says will not yield as protests simmer and US threatens

Introduction to the Current Situation in Iran The recent protests in Iran have sparked a significant amount of attention globally, with the country's supreme leader...

Rate watched by Fed hit 2.8%

Key Inflation Measure Lower Than Expected in September A key inflation measure was lower than expected in September, according to a report from the Commerce...

Trump threatens Iran over protest crackdown as deadly unrest flares

Introduction to the Crisis The situation in Iran has taken a turn for the worse, with protests escalating into deadly unrest. The international community is...

U.S. will finish the year with 3% GDP growth

Understanding the Current State of the U.S. Economy The recent report on inflation, which was delayed due to the government shutdown, revealed that consumer prices...