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US Manufacturing Growth Stalls in November

Despite the end of a crippling strike at Boeing, the US manufacturing sector showed only a modest rebound in November, according to data released by the Federal Reserve on Tuesday, reports Reuters. Factory output rose by just 0.2% last month, falling short of economist predictions for a 0.5%

Trump and SoftBank CEO Son to Announce $100 Billion US Investment

President-elect Donald Trump and SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son will jointly announce on Monday that SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in US projects over the next four years, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. The announcement, scheduled to take place at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate

US Inflation Shows Signs of Stalling, Raising Concerns for Fed

US inflation likely saw another month of firm price increases in November, suggesting that progress toward the Federal Reserve's target is slowing, reports Bloomberg. Economists polled by Bloomberg project a 0.3% rise in the core consumer price index (CPI), excluding food and energy, for the fourth consecutive

Tariffs Top Investor Concerns as Trump Begins Second Term, Goldman Sachs Survey Shows

A Goldman Sachs survey reveals that tariffs are the primary concern for investors as President Trump embarks on his second term. While largely agreeing with Goldman Sachs’ predictions on policy changes, investors appear more apprehensive about the potential economic and monetary fallout from Trump's trade actions. The survey

US Economy Poised for Solid Growth in 2025 Despite Trump's Policies: BofA

Despite uncertainties surrounding President-elect Donald Trump's economic policies, Bank of America (BofA) expects the US economy to maintain solid growth in 2025, projecting an annualized rate of 2.4%, according to a research note released Monday. This forecast surpasses current consensus estimates of around 2% growth, as reported

Corporate America on Edge as Trump's Tariff Threat Looms

Corporate executives are adopting a wait-and-see approach to President-elect Donald Trump's promised heavy tariffs on imports, but many have expressed significant concerns about the inflationary impact of such measures, reports Reuters. Numerous major US corporations have addressed the tariff issue at recent investor events and conference calls, with

US Retail Sales Rise in October, Signaling Continued Consumer Strength

Americans increased their spending at retail stores in October, indicating sustained consumer demand and driving steady economic growth, reports The Associated Press. Retail sales rose 0.4% from September to October, according to the Commerce Department's Friday report. While this represents a moderation from September's robust

Templeton Joins JPMorgan, T. Rowe in Warning of Higher Treasury Yields

Investment firms are warning of a potential surge in US Treasury yields, with some analysts predicting the 10-year yield could reach 5% or higher, reports Bloomberg. This comes amid growing concerns about the expanding US government debt burden, fueled by a multi-trillion dollar deficit and exacerbated by the potential impact

US Disinflation Stalls, Highlighting Tough Road Ahead

US inflation likely remained stagnant in October, highlighting the uneven pace of easing price pressures as the Federal Reserve aims to return inflation to its target, reports Bloomberg. The core consumer price index (CPI), which excludes food and energy, is projected to have risen at the same pace on both

Trump and Bond Yields

Donald Trump's decisive victory in the presidential race, dubbed by some as the "Super Bowl of Global Politics," triggered mixed reactions across financial markets. While stock indices hit record highs, the US dollar surged, and Bitcoin soared, the bond market responded with a resounding sell-off. This
Trump and Bond Yields