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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
Energy1 min read
US Stock Futures Tread Water as Oil Climbs on US-Iran Deadlock; Asian Chips Power Higher
Wall Street opens the week on a fragile footing after Trump rejects Tehran's counterproposal; AI-linked names extend gains overseas while crude jumps and gold pulls back.
By MarketFramework StaffMay 11, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
Inflation1 min read
China's April CPI Rebounds, PPI Rises to Nearly 4-Year High as Hormuz Blockade Stokes Cost-Push Inflation
Both consumer and producer prices in China climbed sharply in April, with the monthly CPI rate turning positive and PPI posting its steepest annual gain in 45 months.
By Shanthi RexalineMay 10, 2026, 11:11 PM ET
Index Products1 min read
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Notch Fresh Record Highs — Can the Market Outrun Geopolitical and Macro Headwinds?
Summary: Risk appetite returned on Friday as solid job gains and easing inflation expectations boosted confidence, with investors overlooking Iran-driven oil risks and betting economic resilience and AI momentum can sustain gains.
By Shanthi RexalineMay 8, 2026, 2:24 PM ET
Activity & Sentiment Indicators1 min read
Consumer Sentiment Matches 2022 Trough as Current Conditions Crumble, but Expectations Index Hints at a Possible Floor in Pessimism
Consumer sentiment edged lower in early May as inflation, gas prices, and Iran war concerns weighed on households.
By Shanthi RexalineMay 8, 2026, 11:12 AM ET
Labor Market1 min read
April Jobs Data Beats Forecasts as Services Sector Carries Labor Market; Stock Futures Hold Gains
The private service-providing sector added 113,000 jobs, thanks to robust gains in healthcare and social assistance (+53,900), transportation and warehousing (+30,300) and retail trade (+21,800).
By Shanthi RexalineMay 8, 2026, 9:08 AM ET
Energy1 min read
Stock Futures Climb Despite Iran Tensions; Gold Rises, Oil Volatile as Markets Navigate Geopolitical Risk and Jobs Day
A strong payrolls report could provide leeway for the Fed to raise rates if the U.S-Iran-war induced pricing pressure worsens the inflation outlook.
By Shanthi RexalineMay 8, 2026, 7:49 AM ET
Precious Metals1 min read
Silver's Peace-Trade Bounce Comes After War-Premium Selling: Relief Rally or the Start of a New Leg Higher?
Silver’s recent rebound appears to reflect a shift in market expectations as signs emerge that Washington may be seeking an off-ramp from the 67-day conflict with Iran.
By Shanthi RexalineMay 6, 2026, 1:33 PM 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
Energy1 min read
US Stock Futures Rally as AMD Blowout, Easing Oil Lift Risk Appetite; Market Awaits ADP Private Payrolls Data
Nasdaq futures lead gains on chip strength; crude slides on Hormuz diplomacy while gold pushes past $4,700 and the dollar softens against the euro.
By Shanthi RexalineMay 6, 2026, 7:27 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