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U.S. import prices jump, fueling inflation concerns
US import prices rose 1.3% in February, the largest increase in four years, driven by energy and goods, adding to inflation concerns and Fed outlook.
U.S. productivity growth revised down as labor costs rise
US productivity growth was revised lower for Q4 while labor costs rose, though economists say AI adoption could support long-term productivity gains.
US jobs fall as unemployment rate rises to 4.4%
US economy lost 92,000 jobs in February as unemployment rose to 4.4%, raising concerns about labor market stability and complicating the Federal Reserve’s outlook.
US consumer prices rise as inflation pressures persist
U.S. consumer prices rose 0.2% in January as inflation pressures persisted, keeping the Federal Reserve cautious on interest rate cuts.
US third-quarter productivity growth unrevised at 4.9%
U.S. third-quarter productivity growth was unrevised at 4.9%, the fastest pace in two years, as AI investment boosts output while hiring remains weak.
Trump says U.S.-born jobs are booming but data shows otherwise
Trump says U.S.-born workers are winning from immigration crackdowns, but labor data shows rising unemployment and no job boom for native-born Americans.
US inflation slows in November amid missing CPI data
U.S. consumer inflation slowed to 2.7% in November, but missing CPI data from a federal shutdown distorted the report, economists warn.
Government shutdown halts next month’s inflation data
The ongoing government shutdown will likely delay the next U.S. inflation report, leaving the Federal Reserve and Wall Street without key economic data.
