— The U.S. economy added 142,000 jobs in August, up from just 89,000 in July, but fewer than expected; the unemployment rate dipped slightly to 4.2%. — A key mea
— The U.S. economy grew a strong 3% in the 2nd quarter (per 2nd revised estimate) and U.S. consumer spending was up a solid 0.5% in July, bolstering argument that Fed wi
— The U.S. economy added nearly 30% fewer jobs (- 818,000) for the 12 months ended March 2024, per the preliminary annual benchmark revision by the Bureau of Labor Stati
— The U.S. Consumer Price Index slowed to a 2.9% annualized rate in July, the lowest level since 2021; while the three-year inflation outlook hit 2.3%, a low not seen si
— Global market volatility soared after the interest rate differential between Japanese and U.S. government bonds became likely to shrink, making the “carry trade&
— The U.S. economy added only 114,000 new jobs in July, a third less than expected, and unemployment rose to 4.3%, increasing fears of recession. — U.S. wage growt
— U.S. GDP rose a surprisingly strong 2.8% for the 2nd quarter of 2024 (vs. 2.1% forecasted) and double the rate of the first quarter’s 1.4% growth. — The Fe
— U.S. futures markets indicate a 93% probability that the Federal Reserve will cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points in Sept., after Chair Powell said 2% inflati
— U.S. consumer inflation fell 0.1% in June from May to 3% annualized, the lowest level in three years; however, U.S. wholesale prices rose 0.2% June (to 2.6% annualized
