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US goods trade deficit narrows but still weighs on Q2 GDP growth
The U.S. goods trade deficit narrowed in June but is expected to subtract from second-quarter GDP growth amid lower exports and imports.
US core capital goods orders rise with largest shipment gain amid AI boom
US core capital goods orders and shipments surged in June, driven by ai investment, signaling strong economic growth despite geopolitical tensions.
US wholesale inventories in May revised lower amid slower restocking
U.S. wholesale inventories rose only 0.1% in May, revised down from 0.3%, signaling slower restocking that may temper economic growth forecasts.
US trade deficit widens as capital goods imports hit record high
The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in May as capital goods imports reached a record high, reflecting strong domestic demand and AI investment.
US first-quarter GDP growth revised down to 1.6% amid inflation concerns
U.S. first-quarter GDP growth was revised down to a 1.6% annualized rate, reflecting weaker consumer spending and inventory investment amid inflation pressures.
US factory orders rise 1.5% in March led by electronics demand
US factory orders rose 1.5% in March, driven by strong demand for electronics amid the artificial intelligence investment boom, the Commerce Department reported.
US inflation posts largest March gain in nearly three years
U.S. inflation accelerated in March with a 0.7% rise in the PCE price index, driven by higher gasoline prices amid the Iran war, signaling potential Fed rate stability.
U.S. business inventories rise slightly more than expected in February
U.S. business inventories increased 0.4% in February, surpassing expectations and signaling potential GDP growth in the first quarter, according to the Commerce Department.
US trade deficit narrows as exports hit record high
US trade deficit narrowed to $54.5B in January as exports surged to a record $302.1B and imports declined, signaling potential support for economic growth.
US trade deficit widens in December; jobless claims fall
US trade deficit surged in December on higher imports while weekly jobless claims fell sharply, signaling stable but cautious labor market conditions.
US equipment spending rises on AI boom, housing lags
US business spending on equipment surged in December driven by AI investments, while the housing market showed mixed signals with rising starts but weak sentiment.
US core capital goods orders rise for fifth straight month
US core capital goods orders rose for a fifth straight month in November, signaling steady business investment and supporting the economic outlook.
