U.S. Factory Activity Expands in May
The Institute for Supply Management’s purchasing managers index was 54 last month, its highest reading since May 2022. Readings above 50 indicate sectoral expansion. Analysts polled by The Wall Street…
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds to Jan. 2: U.S. Data in Focus in Quiet Holiday Period
Focus will center on a smattering of U.S. data releases, particularly GDP, as investors gauge the performance of the U.S. economy. 2025-12-19 17:09:00 Dow Jones Newswires staff
Jobless Claims Show Low-Hire, Low-Fire Environment Continues
The latest batch of weekly jobless-claims data brought more evidence Wednesday that the labor market is stuck in an uncertain neutral: layoffs subdued, but flagging hiring, too. 2025-11-26 13:52:00 Matt…
U.S. Home Prices Slow Further Amid Affordability Concerns
The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller National Home Price Index, which measures home prices across the country, rose 1.3% in the 12 months through September. This represents the weakest performance since mid-2023.…
U.S. retail spending increased at a slower clip in September, according to a report delayed by more than a month due to the government shutdown
The data suggests consumers closed out the summer months on a weaker footing. 2025-11-25 13:49:00 Harriet Torry
Canada’s Carney Pondering Trip to Washington With Trade Talks Stalled
A Carney spokeswoman said the prime minister could attend the 2026 World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington on Dec. 5, as the U.S., Mexico and Canada are…