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November inflation slows with PCE at 2.4%, under consensus. Declining energy costs and modest goods spending temper overall price growth.

U.S. GDP grew 3.1% in Q3 2024, driven by consumer spending and exports. Jobless claims fell to 220k, but manufacturing contraction signals economic risks.

November building permits rose 6.1%, with single-family starts up 6.4%, signaling steady demand. Multifamily starts fell sharply, reflecting developer caution.

U.S. import prices rose 0.1% in November, fueled by energy costs, raising inflation concerns and impacting Fed policy, bond yields, and markets.

Inflation climbs with PPI up 0.4%, while initial claims hit a 2-year high. How these key metrics shape markets and Fed decisions—read more here.

Inflation rose to 2.7% in November, driven by shelter and food costs. Will the Fed cut rates next week as expected? Read the full CPI report analysis.

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GameStop, Oracle, Adobe, and Costco report earnings this week. Key insights could move Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq as traders assess retail and tech strength.

U.S. job creation surged in November with 227,000 new jobs, beating expectations. However, the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, reflecting mixed labor market trends.

U.S. layoffs surged 27% in November, led by auto and industrial sectors, as initial jobless claims rose to 224K, signaling potential economic pressure.

Private payrolls grew by 146K in November, missing forecasts. Slower hiring and rising wages may influence the Fed, bond yields, USD, stocks, and gold prices.

Core PCE inflation rises to 2.8% annually as income gains outpace spending. Fed caution persists amid sticky service prices.

Durable goods orders rebound 0.2% in October, led by transportation gains, while GDP growth holds steady at 2.8%. Can the U.S. economy sustain its momentum?

Composite-20 HPI rises 4.6% y/y in September, slowing from 5.2% in August. Monthly declines highlight affordability challenges and market pressures.

Weekly unemployment claims drop, reflecting labor market resilience, as manufacturing shows mixed signals but brighter six-month expectations.

October housing permits and starts fall below estimates, signaling bearish construction trends as builders face high mortgage rates and cautious demand.

US retail sales rose 0.4% in October, reaching $718.9 billion. Consumer spending drives growth but reveals signs of slowing momentum heading into Q4.

China’s Retail Sales Surge, Unemployment Dips as US Tariff Threat Looms” – Mixed economic signals push Hang Seng and AUD/USD higher amid investor caution.

U.S. wholesale prices rose 0.2% in October, signaling stable inflation and potential Fed rate cut, while unemployment claims decline, showing a steady economy.

Disney’s streaming surge boosts revenue despite traditional TV declines, while Advance Auto reports sales drop and strategic restructuring for growth.