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Activity & Sentiment Indicators1 min read
US Economy Paints Mixed Picture: Jobless Claims Edge Lower, Philly Manufacturing Falls Into Contraction, Prices Remain Elevated
Weekly jobless claims edged lower, Philly Fed manufacturing showed contracting activity even as prices remained elevated, painting a mixed picture of an economy under mounting pressure.
By Shanthi RexalineMay 21, 2026, 9:46 AM ET
Monetary Policy1 min read
Bond Market Bloodbath: Why Record-High Yields Are the Biggest Headwind for Gold Prices
Gold prices face-planted as surging bond yields, a stronger US Dollar, and persistent inflation from the US-Iran conflict aggressively reasserted macro pressure.
By Zain VawdaMay 19, 2026, 2:36 PM ET
Growth1 min read
Japan Economy Defies Iran War's Energy Shock as Exports, Consumer Spending Come to the Rescue
The yen futures edged higher on the data, although the Japanese unit fell against the dollar in the cash market amid the broader dollar strength; But an economist braced for weaker growth ahead due to war impact.
By Shanthi RexalineMay 19, 2026, 1:47 AM ET
Growth1 min read
Update: US April Retail Sales Growth Slows But Meets Forecast; Economist Attributes Gains to Rising Prices
While retail control group, considered an underlying measure of consumer spending, remained robust and the four-week average jobless claims edged lower
By Shanthi RexalineMay 14, 2026, 8:42 AM ET
Energy1 min read
US Stock Futures Climb as Trump-Xi Summit Opens; Retail Sales, Jobless Claims in Focus
S&P 500 and Dow futures point higher in early trade; oil volatile on Hormuz risk while gold eases and the dollar flat ahead of the 8:30 a.m. retail sales print.
By MarketFramework StaffMay 14, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
Growth1 min read
US Existing Home Sales Edge Up in April but Miss Forecasts as Affordability Improves, Prices Rise for 35th Straight Month
Condos led the monthly gain while single-family sales held flat; the South and Midwest drove regional growth; Tight inventory, firm prices, and stable demand suggest the housing market remains resilient.
By Shanthi RexalineMay 11, 2026, 10:53 AM ET
Labor Market1 min read
Labor Market Holds But a Touch Soft: ADP Miss Sets a Cautious Tone for Friday's Jobs Data
Services led April payroll gains while pay growth held steady, signaling a resilient but cooling labor market.
By Shanthi RexalineMay 6, 2026, 9:26 AM ET
Activity & Sentiment Indicators1 min read
Iran Conflict Clouds US Services Growth in April; Labor Market Signals Stability Ahead of Friday’s Jobs Report
U.S. services activity expanded in April but missed forecasts, while job openings held steady in March and hiring rose, signaling a cooling yet resilient labor market amid geopolitical uncertainty.
By Shanthi RexalineMay 5, 2026, 11:47 AM ET
Growth1 min read
US Energy Export Edge Cushions March Trade as Deficit Rises Modestly but Stays Below Forecast
The U.S. trade deficit widened to $60.3 billion in March as imports outpaced record exports even as the world is navigating through an ongoing geopolitical crisis.
By Shanthi RexalineMay 5, 2026, 9:54 AM ET
Energy1 min read
US Stock Futures Lower as Oil Resumes Rally Despite ‘Project Freedom;’ Dollar Firms Up, Gold slips below $4,600
Traders weigh fresh Strait of Hormuz developments and US-Iran diplomatic signals ahead of the New York open.
By MarketFramework StaffMay 4, 2026, 7:33 AM ET
Monetary Policy1 min read
ECB, BoE Hold Rates Steady as G7 Central Banks Unite in Caution Despite Looming Inflation Risk
The central bank clarified that “the implications of the war for medium-term inflation and economic activity will depend on the intensity and duration of the energy price shock and the scale of its indirect and second-round effects.”
By Shanthi RexalineApr 30, 2026, 8:25 AM ET
Growth1 min read
Durable Goods, Housing Starts Defy Expectations in March, But Trade Deficit Widens as Fed Weighs Rate Path
Strong computer and electronics orders helped boost durable goods orders in March, helping to snap a three-month declining streak.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 29, 2026, 8:57 AM ET