Consumer Confidence Improved In February
Research group The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index rose to 91.2 from an upwardly revised 89 in January. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected a…
EU expects US to scale back steel, aluminum tariffs within weeks, Bloomberg News reports
EU expects US to scale back steel, aluminum tariffs within weeks, Bloomberg News reports 2026-02-24 15:01:00 Reuters
U.S. Home-Price Growth Slows In December
U.S. home-price growth slowed to its lowest annual level in over a decade as mortgage rates and inflation continued to weigh on home buyers. 2026-02-24 14:26:00 Jessica Coacci
US single-family home price growth slows in December, FHFA says
US single-family home price growth slows in December, FHFA says 2026-02-24 14:24:00 Reuters
Canada January factory sales most likely down 3.3% – Statscan flash estimate
Canada January factory sales most likely down 3.3% - Statscan flash estimate 2026-02-24 13:36:00 Reuters
Solid Economy Should Keep Fed’s Focus on Inflation, Chicago Fed’s Goolsbee Says
A solid consumer economy and steady labor market mean that the Fed should be primarily focused on addressing elevated inflation, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said. 2026-02-24 13:25:00 Matt Grossman
Morning Bid: AI doom and tariff gloom
Morning Bid: AI doom and tariff gloom 2026-02-24 12:00:00 Reuters
Don’t bet on lower prices, businesses say, even after emergency Trump tariffs were shot down
Don’t bet on lower prices, businesses say, even after emergency Trump tariffs were shot down 2026-02-24 11:25:00 Reuters
Tuesday’s State of the Union address gives President Trump a big platform to tout the economy’s performance on his watch. He’s given himself a high grade, but the report card is mixed.
The economy endured some turbulence and managed some unexpected wins. 2026-02-24 10:30:00 Konrad Putzier
Middle East oil exports push tanker costs to 6-year-high amid threat of US-Iran war
Middle East oil exports push tanker costs to 6-year-high amid threat of US-Iran war 2026-02-24 09:48:00 Reuters