U.S. Trade Imbalance Worsens, Reaching New Record
In March 2025, the U.S. trade deficit fell to an unprecedented ($162 billion), a 10% jump from the previous month. […]
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Declining Consumer Confidence Signals Potential Economic Challenges Ahead
As goes the consumer, so goes the market. Consumer confidence is a key engine of the U.S. economy, given how
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Government Employment Hit Record High Ahead of Trump’s Workforce Cuts
The U.S. government’s employee headcount had reached a new non-census-year post-World War II record in January. But that has since
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With Volatility in Credit Markets, Consumers are Struggling with Loan Approvals
As the credit markets tighten up and rejections become more likely, consumers are beginning to pull back on borrowing activity.
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The Relationship Between Stocks and Bonds is Causing Headaches for Traders
The traditional relationships between asset classes – like stocks rising as bonds fall, and vice versa – are changing, making
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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Hits Seven-Month Low Amid Inflation Worries
The U.S. consumer took a hit in early February, with the University of Michigan’s sentiment index dropping from 67.8 from
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