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CEO outlook index rises in Q1 2026 Business Roundtable survey
Business Roundtable CEO outlook index rose to 89 in Q1 2026, with stronger sales and capital spending expectations while hiring plans remained neutral.
U.S. manufacturing output rises as tariffs pressure industry
U.S. manufacturing output rose 0.2% in February while tariffs and higher energy costs pressure factories. Homebuilder sentiment edged up but remains weak.
US consumer spending rises as Iran war fuels inflation
U.S. consumer spending rose 0.4% in January as inflation remained elevated and the Iran war pushed energy prices higher, complicating the Federal Reserve rate outlook.
Small businesses weigh cost of pursuing tariff refunds
After the Supreme Court struck down Trump tariffs, many small businesses say the cost and time of pursuing tariff refunds may outweigh the potential payout.
US jobless claims rise slightly; rate steady
U.S. weekly jobless claims rise to 212,000 as unemployment rate seen steady at 4.3% in February amid stable labor market conditions.
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s global tariffs
U.S. Supreme Court blocks Trump global tariffs under IEEPA, ruling president lacked authority and raising new uncertainty for trade policy.
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 consumer spending gap widens between income groups
U.S. consumer spending gap widens as affluent households boost travel and luxury purchases while lower-income shoppers cut spending amid inflation pressure.
US retail sales stall in December as consumer spending slows
U.S. retail sales were flat in December, signaling weaker consumer spending as tariffs, slower wage growth and falling savings raise concerns about economic momentum.
US consumer sentiment hits six-month high, business outlook mixed
U.S. consumer sentiment hit a six-month high in February, signaling mixed business outlook as inflation concerns ease but labor market and spending risks persist.
Fed’s Barkin questions durability of productivity gains
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin says rising productivity may ease inflation but uncertainty makes it difficult to predict future interest rate policy.
Fed holds rates steady as inflation remains elevated
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, citing elevated inflation and a stabilizing job market, with investors eyeing a possible June rate cut.
