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5 things to watch in Wednesday’s consumer prices report
Consumer prices may increase as much as 3.7% over a year ago, which is the biggest jump in nearly a decade, sparking stronger debate over […]
Weak April jobs report a warning of long road ahead
The U.S. economy added just 266,000 jobs in April––far short of the expected gain of one million or more––casting doubt on the prospect of a swift recovery and raising concerns about possible labor shortages.
U.S. Manufacturing in April Dips Slightly but Remains Strong
May 3, 2021 by Juliet Jeske The U.S. manufacturing sector dipped slightly in April but is still showing tremendous momentum which is a sign that […]
Five Things to Watch for in March’s International Trade Report
The United States Bureau of Economic Analysis will release March’s international trade report on Tuesday. Economists expect both imports and exports to lift and the trade deficit to widen to a record high as the U.S. economic recovery fires on all cylinders.
5 things to watch ahead of the March personal income release
The Bureau of Economic Analysis will release the personal income report from March on Friday, which is expected to show the most promising sign of […]
Pandemic disrupts supply chains and drives new era of techno-nationalism
These disruptions have brought supply chains of critical industries to the fore, revealing deep dependencies on China and its neighbors. The shortage has prompted a bipartisan push to restore semiconductor manufacturing in the United States, which has atrophied since the 1990s. While supply chains were moved overseas to cut costs, many companies are reevaluating potential tradeoffs in security. In light of the pandemic, government and private sector reassessments may usher in a retreat from globalization and a new era of “localization.”
Five things to watch in the March durable goods orders report
The Commerce Department releases its advance report on durable goods – a key indicator of future manufacturing activity – on Monday. The report, based on […]
Experts weigh-in on looming semiconductor threat to new vehicle market
Before the pandemic wrecked manufacturing channels, automakers were already dealing with a crisis. “Even before the chip thing happened, production was not up to speed […]
For Many Americans, Spending is on Their To-Do List
There is one thing on Amber Colon’s mind in the coming days, her birthday trip to Universal and Disney World in Orlando, Fla. Like most […]