Economic Data – Equity Markets

Housing Market Check-Up: A Look at U.S. Home Prices, Starts, and Mortgage Rates

The American housing market, a cornerstone of the national economy and a primary source of wealth for millions of families, has emerged from the pandemic era fundamentally transformed. The period…

Alex January 18, 2026

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Trade Deficit and the Dollar: Analyzing the U.S. International Economic Position

For decades, the United States has run a persistent and often growing trade deficit, meaning it imports more goods and services from the rest of the world than it exports.…

Evan Stubs January 18, 2026

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The Fed’s Dilemma: GDP Growth vs. Inflation in Recent U.S. Economic Data

If you were to look at the headline U.S. economic data from the surface over the past year, you might see a picture of remarkable resilience. The Gross Domestic Product…

Gideon January 17, 2026

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U.S. Retail Sales and Consumer Sentiment: Is the American Shopper Still Driving Growth?

For decades, the resilience of the American consumer has been the bedrock of the U.S. economy and a stabilizing force for the global market. The mantra "the customer is always…

Matt Hardy January 17, 2026

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Decoding the Latest U.S. Jobs Report: Is the Labor Market Cooling or Holding Steady?

On the first Friday of every month, a wave of anticipation sweeps through the halls of the Federal Reserve, the White House, Wall Street trading desks, and Main Street businesses.…

Alex January 16, 2026

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Inflation Deep Dive: Analyzing the CPI and PCE Trends in the U.S. Economy

For the past several years, the word "inflation" has shifted from an abstract economic concept to a tangible force impacting household budgets, business strategies, and national policy. The conversation is…

Evan Stubs January 16, 2026

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The Debt and Deficit Dilemma: An Update on the U.S. Federal Budget

The United States stands at a pivotal moment in its economic history. The specter of the national debt, a figure that now exceeds $34 trillion, looms over policy debates, market…

Alex January 8, 2026

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U.S. GDP Growth Slows: Is the Economy Heading for a Soft Landing?

The American economy is performing a high-wire act, and everyone is holding their breath. On one side, there is the chasm of a potential recession, triggered by the most aggressive…

Gideon January 7, 2026

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Consumer Sentiment and Spending: A Look at U.S. Retail Sales Data

The American consumer is the undisputed engine of the U.S. economy, accounting for approximately two-thirds of the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This makes the behavior of this collective entity—what we…

Matt Hardy January 7, 2026

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U.S. Inflation Cools: A Deep Dive into the Latest CPI Report

The monthly release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has become a cornerstone of modern economic life. For over two years,…

Alex January 6, 2026