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U.S. consumers cut spending at retail in July 2026, with retail and food-service sales falling 0.6% from June. The decline comes as Walmart, Target and other retailers emphasize lower prices, promotions and faster delivery,

Long-term U.S. Treasury yields rose to their highest levels since 2007 on August 18, with the 30-year yield topping 5.3 percent. The move matters because Treasury yields influence financing across mortgages, corporate debt and

Bristol Myers Squibb plans to invest about $2.3 billion in a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas. The roughly 600,000-square-foot site is expected to create nearly 500 skilled jobs and about 2,000 construction-related

Bond investors entered the Federal Reserve’s July policy meeting with limited portfolio changes as inflation uncertainty and higher energy prices complicated the interest rate outlook. Market participants largely expected rates to remain unchanged while

The Commerce Department is preparing further regulatory action covering artificial intelligence and semiconductors, Under Secretary Jeffery Kessler told lawmakers on July 14, 2026. The remarks matter to chipmakers, cloud providers, and exporters because they

Export growth in China accelerated 27% year over year in June 2026, as demand for semiconductors, computing hardware, batteries, and vehicles lifted shipments. For U.S. markets, the data points to resilient technology supply chains,

The U.S. trade gap expanded significantly in May after imports climbed across several major product categories, pushing the nation’s goods trade deficit to its highest level in 14 months, according to advance data released

U.S. crude inventories fell by 7.2 million barrels during the week ended June 5 as refiners increased processing activity, according to new data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The report also

US PCE inflation accelerated in April 2026 as the U.S. Department of Commerce reported that the personal consumption expenditures price index recorded its strongest annual increase in three years, adding a significant data point

AI restructuring accelerated a new round of corporate layoffs as major employers in the finance, retail, and technology sectors announced additional workforce reductions during the first week of May 2026.  Several U.S.-based firms confirmed

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) moves to deploy tens of billions of dollars into building a natural gas business in the United States, according to its overseas investment strategy currently under evaluation through

Federal Reserve rate outlook 2026 reflects a monetary environment shaped by uneven inflation progress and sustained caution from policymakers. Inflation has moved down from earlier peaks, yet key measures remain above target levels, keeping

In February 2026, the U.S. trade deficit grew to $57.3 billion, up from $54.7 billion in January, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This surge was driven by an

Oil prices surged above $105 per barrel this week amid escalating geopolitical tensions, especially in the Middle East. This sharp increase has created waves across global markets, with U.S. equities reacting negatively as concerns

A major shift in U.S. bank capital rules is poised to change the landscape of the financial sector. Regulators have introduced proposals to ease capital requirements, with a focus on freeing up more capital

Cautious consumption is influencing how U.S. retailers communicate with shoppers, price their products, and design their assortments. As consumers weigh purchases more carefully, value messaging is becoming a central strategy, not just in discount-heavy

Gas prices have surged sharply in recent weeks due to disruptions in global oil markets. Crude oil prices have increased as geopolitical instability and logistical issues raise concerns about the stability of key shipping