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July 18, 2025

Treasury Yields Slip Amid Tariff Concerns and Data

Bond Yields Fall as Economic Signals Stay Strong U.S. Treasury yields declined on Friday as investors weighed recent economic data and growing tensions over tariffs. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped 4 basis

August 15, 2025

US Consumer Sentiment Falls in August

Inflation worries drive first decline in months Consumer sentiment weakened in August for the first time in four months as inflation concerns resurfaced. The University of Michigan’s latest survey showed year-ahead inflation

June 17, 2025

Wall Street Slips as Iran Tensions and Trade Risks Grow

Stocks fall after Trump escalates rhetoric on Iran U.S. stock markets declined on Tuesday amid growing geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty. President Donald Trump’s latest remarks on Iran rattled investors, with the

US GDP Revised Up, Signals Continued Economic Strength

by Jamie Spencer

Second-quarter growth jumps to 3.8% on strong consumer spending The United States economy grew more than previously reported in the second quarter, as the Commerce Department’s final estimate showed GDP expanding at

September 25, 2025

Global Stocks Rise as U.S. Data and Earnings Impress

by Jamie Spencer

Retail Sales and Jobless Claims Boost Market Confidence Global stock markets advanced Thursday as investors responded positively to strong U.S. economic data and corporate earnings. MSCI’s global equity index climbed 0.57%, while

July 17, 2025

Retail Sales Slip as Tariff Impacts Cloud Outlook

by Jamie Spencer

Consumer Spending Weakens After March Surge U.S. retail sales fell 0.9% in May, marking the steepest monthly drop since January and signaling a slowdown in consumer activity. The decline was largely driven

June 17, 2025

China’s Factory Output Slows in April Despite Resilience

by Jamie Spencer

China’s industrial output showed unexpected resilience in April, growing 6.1% year-on-year, despite slowing from the 7.7% rise in March. The result, which surpassed the forecasted 5.5% growth, points to the effects of

May 19, 2025

Adidas Warns of Price Hikes Due to U.S. Tariffs

by Jamie Spencer

Sportswear giant Adidas announced on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs would result in cost hikes for all its U.S. products. The company noted that while it does not yet know

April 29, 2025

Nike Faces Challenges as Tariffs and Weak Spending Cloud Earnings

by Jamie Spencer

Analysts Expect Modest Q3 Results Nike is set to report its fiscal third-quarter earnings after the market close on Thursday. As the world’s largest sneaker company navigates economic uncertainty, analysts have lowered

March 20, 2025

US Stocks Mixed Ahead of Fed Meeting as Recession Fears Grow

by Jamie Spencer

US stocks showed mixed performance on Monday as weak economic data and comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent heightened concerns about a potential recession ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting this

March 17, 2025

China Expands Consumer Subsidies to Boost Spending

by Jamie Spencer

China has doubled its consumer trade-in subsidies to 300 billion yuan ($41.47 billion) in 2025, targeting specific goods while avoiding direct cash handouts. The program, which covers mid-range smartphones and home appliances,

March 11, 2025

Walmart’s Profit Growth Slows Despite Rising Sales

by Jamie Spencer

Walmart shares fell 6% in early trading Thursday as the retailer forecasted slower profit growth for the fiscal year despite continued sales momentum. Holiday-quarter revenue increased by 4%, and U.S. e-commerce sales

February 20, 2025

Dow Jones Nears Historic Nine-Day Losing Streak Amid Market Shift

by Jamie Spencer

The Dow Jones Industrial Average faced the possibility of entering the record books on Tuesday, flirting with its first nine-day losing streak since the 1970s. The 30-stock index dropped 273 points, or

December 17, 2024

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