44 stories tagged #US economy

  1. Weak US Jobs Data Sparks Bond Rally, Bitcoin Surges Toward $62,000
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    Weak US Jobs Data Sparks Bond Rally, Bitcoin Surges Toward $62,000

    US job growth falls short of expectations, fueling bond market optimism and a Bitcoin rally. Investors now await crucial inflation data.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Amid Solid US Growth and Geopolitical Uncertainty
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    Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Amid Solid US Growth and Geopolitical Uncertainty

    Fed Chair Kevin Warsh confirms interest rates remain at 3.5% to 3.75% as robust domestic expansion offsets Middle East tensions, reducing immediate rate cut expectations.

    3w ago 1 min read
  3. US Small Business Hiring Plans Hit Lowest Since May 2020
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    US Small Business Hiring Plans Hit Lowest Since May 2020

    NFIB report shows net hiring plans at +9%, below the historical average. Unfilled job openings drop sharply.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. AI Spending Spree Defies Economic Gravity, Morgan Stanley Warns
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    AI Spending Spree Defies Economic Gravity, Morgan Stanley Warns

    Morgan Stanley flags $800B AI capex as inflation-resistant, challenging Fed policy and traditional market signals.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Kevin Warsh Sworn In as Fed Chair: What Changes for the US Economy?
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    Kevin Warsh Sworn In as Fed Chair: What Changes for the US Economy?

    Kevin Warsh takes the helm at the Federal Reserve, inheriting an economy with surging inflation and low consumer sentiment. Here's what may change.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Global Conflicts Fuel $45 Billion Annual Energy Burden for US
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    Global Conflicts Fuel $45 Billion Annual Energy Burden for US

    Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe add $45 billion yearly to US energy costs, straining household budgets and influencing Fed policy.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. US Unemployment Steady, Dimming Prospects for a Fed Rate Cut by June
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    US Unemployment Steady, Dimming Prospects for a Fed Rate Cut by June

    The US unemployment rate held at 4.3% in April. Strong job gains make a near-term rate cut from the Federal Reserve unlikely.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. U.S. GDP Surges 2% in Q1 2026, AI and Federal Spending Fuel Rebound
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    U.S. GDP Surges 2% in Q1 2026, AI and Federal Spending Fuel Rebound

    The US economy grew 2% in Q1 2026, driven by AI investment and government spending, surprising markets that had priced in sub-1% growth.

    2mo ago 1 min read