Tag: #economy

U.S. GDP Revised Down to 1.6% in Q1 2026 as Inventories and Services Weigh

Second BEA estimate: U.S. GDP grew 1.6% annualized in Q1 2026, down from 2.0%, as weaker inventories and softer services spending trimmed growth.

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U.S. Economy Expands 2.0% in Q1 2026 as Inflation Remains Elevated

Advance BEA estimate: U.S. GDP rose 2.0% annualized in Q1 2026, with core PCE at 4.3% — keeping inflation and Fed policy center stage.

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Cross-border Bank Credit Surges 11% in 2025, Fastest Annual Growth Since 2008, BIS Says

BIS data show cross-border bank credit rose 11% in 2025 to $38.1tn — the fastest annual gain since Q1 2008 — led by dollar and euro lending.

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U.S. Job Growth Surpasses Expectations Amid Economic Uncertainties in March 2026

The U.S. added 178,000 jobs in March, beating forecasts, but slower labor force growth and geopolitical risks temper optimism.

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Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns and Middle East Uncertainty

The Fed keeps interest rates steady as inflation and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East create economic uncertainty and fuel price pressures.

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U.S. Payrolls Fall by 92,000 in February as Unemployment Ticks Up to 4.4%

Employers cut 92,000 jobs in February, the biggest drop since late 2025, as revisions and strike impacts fuel debate over Fed rate cuts.

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U.S. inflation holds at 2.4% in February as Iran war-driven oil shock looms

Consumer prices rose 0.3% in February, keeping inflation near the Fed’s target—just before a Middle East oil shock threatens to lift costs.

#inflation, #cpi, #federalreserve, #oil, #economy