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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.
US consumer spending rises as labor market stays weak
US consumer spending rose 0.5% in November, but a weak labor market and a falling saving rate highlight uneven economic conditions, federal data showed.
US third-quarter economic growth revised slightly higher
US third-quarter economic growth was revised slightly higher to a 4.4% rate, driven by stronger exports and business investment, federal data showed.
US retail sales rise slightly as consumers pull back in September
US retail sales rose 0.2 percent in September as consumers eased spending after strong summer gains. Economists say inflation, weak hiring, and tariffs are weighing on demand.
U.S. trade deficit drops as tariffs sharply cut imports
The U.S. trade deficit fell 24 percent in August as tariffs reduced imports. Commerce Department data shows lower imports, slight export growth and ongoing economic impacts.
US economy grows 3.3% in Q2 after trade-driven slump
The U.S. economy expanded 3.3% in Q2 2025, rebounding from a first-quarter downturn as imports fell and consumer spending showed modest improvement.
US economy grew 2.4% in the 4th quarter
The U.S. economy expanded at a healthy annual 2.4% pace the last three months of 2024, supported by a year-end surge in consumer spending, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade of its previous estimate of fourth-quarter growth.
