Disappointing Job Report Spurs Market Panic, Rate Cut Speculation
The disappointing U.S. employment report for July unleashed a “Freakout Friday” in financial markets, resetting expectations for Federal Reserve...
Market Turmoil: Tech Selloff Sparks Broader Retreat
Wall Street experienced its worst selloff since late 2022, with the Nasdaq Composite plummeting 3.6% and the S&P 500...
Markets and the Economy Midway through 2024 with Charts – PART 3
THE ‘BIG STAY’ COULD BOOST PRODUCTIVITY Recent JOLTS data reveals: This high turnover during the “Great Resignation” was a...
Markets and the Economy Midway through 2024 with Charts – PART 2
GROWTH EXPECTATIONS NEAR CYCLE HIGHS Current index levels reflect high market expectations for strong earnings results, indicating optimism for...
Markets and the Economy Midway through 2024 with Charts – PART 1
U.S. stocks are approaching all-time highs, fueled by expectations of interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. The third...
Government finance statistics: long-term debt securities
The general government financial accounts cover transactions in financial assets and liabilities as well as the stock of financial assets and liabilities. In...
Oil Prices Hit One-Month Low Amid Rising Stockpiles and Weak Demand
Oil prices fell for a second consecutive session on Monday, hitting their lowest levels in over a month. Investors...
U.S. Homebuilding Hits 8-Month Low Amid High Mortgage Rates
U.S. single-family homebuilding plummeted to an eight-month low in June due to soaring mortgage rates, suggesting the housing market...
Dollar Rises on Strong Retail Sales; Bitcoin Gains
The dollar strengthened on Tuesday, marking its second consecutive daily gain, as firmer-than-expected retail sales bolstered economic growth prospects...
Oil Prices Dip Amid Rising Demand and Lower Chinese Imports
Oil prices settled lower Friday as traders weighed rising summer demand against data showing a June decline in Chinese...