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Dollar hits six-week high as jobless claims fall
The dollar climbed to a six-week high after U.S. jobless claims fell unexpectedly, reinforcing expectations the Federal Reserve will keep rates on hold.
Strong US retail sales signal resilient economy in November
U.S. retail sales rose 0.6% in November, beating forecasts as vehicle purchases rebounded, though economists warn higher prices are squeezing lower-income households.
US consumer inflation rises as food and rent costs climb
US consumer inflation rose in December as food and rent costs increased, keeping pressure on households while reinforcing expectations the Fed will hold rates.
Stocks and Treasuries steady as Fed indictment fears ease
U.S. stocks and Treasuries stabilized as Fed indictment jitters eased, while a weaker dollar and record gold prices reflected concerns over central bank independence.
S&P 500 hits record high on Broadcom chip rally
The S&P 500 closed at a record high as Broadcom and chipmakers rallied, while a softer jobs report kept expectations for Fed rate cuts intact.
Stocks rise as investors await Fed signals, dollar edges up
Stocks climbed and the dollar edged higher as investors awaited U.S. economic data that could shape Federal Reserve policy and interest rate expectations.
Tariffs may lower inflation, SF Fed research suggests
San Francisco Fed research suggests Trump-era tariffs may lower inflation while raising unemployment, challenging assumptions behind interest rate policy.
Wall Street wavers to start 2026 as Treasury yields rise
Wall Street traded unevenly to start 2026 as Treasury yields and the dollar rose, stocks looked to snap losses and investors weighed Fed policy and AI trends.
S&P 500, Nasdaq end flat as tech and financials slip
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished little changed as gains in communication services offset losses in tech and financials during thin, holiday trading.
Dollar strengthens ahead of Fed minutes release
The dollar edged higher as investors await Fed minutes for clues on interest rate policy, despite the greenback’s steepest annual drop since 2017.
US consumer confidence falls again in December survey
U.S. consumer confidence fell for a fifth straight month in December as business conditions turned negative and worries about jobs and income grew.
Consumer spending lifts US GDP growth in third quarter
Robust consumer spending pushed US GDP growth to a 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, though inflation, tariffs and a shutdown cloud outlook.
