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Lucia Mutikani

Lucia Mutikani

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US retail sales rise slightly as economic uncertainty mounts

U.S. retail sales rebounded marginally in February as consumers pulled back on discretionary spending, reinforcing the growing uncertainty over the economy

US retail sales rise slightly as economic uncertainty mounts
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US consumer sentiment plunges on tariff fears, inflation expectations jump

U.S. consumer sentiment plunged to a nearly 2-1/2-year low in March and inflation expectations soared amid worries that President Donald Trump's sweeping

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US producer inflation, labor market stable ahead of tariff turbulence

U.S. producer prices were unchanged in February for the first time in seven months, while fewer Americans filed claims for unemployment benefits last week,

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US consumer inflation slows in February; tariffs expected to boost prices

U.S. consumer prices increased moderately in February as higher shelter costs were partially offset by cheaper airline fares, giving the Federal Reserve room to

US consumer inflation slows in February; tariffs expected to boost prices
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US job openings rise, layoffs low before Trump policy shifts

U.S. job openings increased in January, but demand for labor is likely to soften in the months ahead amid concerns that uncertainty over import tariffs and

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Policy uncertainty tests US labor market resilience

U.S. job growth picked up in February, but cracks are emerging in the once-resilient labor market amid a chaotic trade policy and deep federal government

Policy uncertainty tests US labor market resilience
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US weekly jobless claims fall; DOGE action boosts planned layoffs in February

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, suggesting that the labor market remained stable in

US weekly jobless claims fall; DOGE action boosts planned layoffs in February
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US service sector expands in February; price growth accelerates

U.S. services sector growth unexpectedly picked up in February and prices for inputs increased, which combined with a recent surge in the cost of raw materials

US service sector expands in February; price growth accelerates
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US services sector expands; price growth accelerates amid tariffs

U.S. services sector growth unexpectedly picked up in February and prices for inputs increased, which combined with a recent surge in the cost of raw materials

US services sector expands; price growth accelerates amid tariffs
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US manufacturing stable, price pressures surge ahead of tariffs storm

U.S. manufacturing was steady in February, but a measure of prices at the factory gate jumped to nearly a three-year high and it took longer for materials to be

US manufacturing stable, price pressures surge ahead of tariffs storm
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US Commerce Secretary wants to remove government spending from GDP

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US Commerce Secretary wants to remove government spending from GDP
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US consumer spending posts first drop in almost two years

U.S. consumer spending fell for the first time in nearly two years in January and the goods trade deficit widened to a record high as businesses front-loaded

US consumer spending posts first drop in almost two years
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US weekly jobless claims post largest gain in five months; weather blamed

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits posted the largest increase in five months last week, but the underlying trend in

US weekly jobless claims post largest gain in five months; weather blamed
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US new home sales tumble; median house price highest since 2022

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes fell more than expected in January as persistently high mortgage rates sidelined potential buyers, the latest indication

US new home sales tumble; median house price highest since 2022
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Trump policy concerns send US consumer confidence plummeting to eight-month low

U.S. consumer confidence deteriorated at its sharpest pace in 3-1/2 years in February while 12-month inflation expectations surged, offering further signs that

Trump policy concerns send US consumer confidence plummeting to eight-month low
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US business activity stalling, consumers' inflation expectations surge

U.S. business activity nearly stalled in February amid mounting fears over tariffs on imports and deep cuts in federal government spending, erasing all the

US business activity stalling, consumers' inflation expectations surge
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US labor market stable; hit from federal government belt tightening awaited

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, suggesting that the labor market remained on solid

US labor market stable; hit from federal government belt tightening awaited
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Frigid temperatures chill US single-family homebuilding; tariffs a potential drag

U.S. single-family homebuilding fell sharply in January amid disruptions from snowstorms and freezing temperatures, with a rebound likely to be limited by

Frigid temperatures chill US single-family homebuilding; tariffs a potential drag
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US retail sales post biggest drop in nearly two years amid winter freeze

U.S. retail sales dropped by the most in nearly two years in January, likely weighed down by frigid temperatures, wildfires and motor vehicle shortages,

US retail sales post biggest drop in nearly two years amid winter freeze
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US producer inflation trends higher; labor market remains stable

U.S. producer prices increased solidly in January, offering more evidence inflation was picking up again and strengthening financial market views that the

US producer inflation trends higher; labor market remains stable
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US consumer inflation increases at fastest pace in nearly 1-1/2 years in January

U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in nearly 1-1/2 years in January, with Americans facing higher costs for a range of goods and services, reinforcing

US consumer inflation increases at fastest pace in nearly 1-1/2 years in January
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US job growth slows in January; unemployment rate at 4.0%

U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in January after robust gains in the prior two months, but a 4.0% unemployment rate probably will give the Federal

US job growth slows in January; unemployment rate at 4.0%
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US weekly jobless claims edge up; worker productivity growth slows

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, consistent with steadily easing labor market

US weekly jobless claims edge up; worker productivity growth slows
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Record high imports pressure US trade deficit

The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in December as imports surged to a record high against the backdrop of tariff threats, which might have prompted

Record high imports pressure US trade deficit
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US job openings decline as labor market steadily slows

U.S. job openings fell by the most in 14 months in December, but steady hiring and low layoffs suggested the labor market was not abruptly slowing down and

US job openings decline as labor market steadily slows

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