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Brent Oil Tumbles Below $60, Fueling Hopes of Sustained Inflation Relief
The slide in energy costs provides a significant tailwind for the Federal Reserve's recent dovish policy shift, potentially easing economic pressures and supporting a broader market rally.
SBA Deploys 'Strike Force' to Cut Red Tape for Small Businesses
Initiative, part of a broader Trump administration deregulation push, seen as a potential tailwind for a resurgent small-cap sector.
US Auto Loan Delinquencies Hit 15-Year High, Flashing Warning Signs
A record number of Americans are falling behind on car payments, signaling growing stress on household budgets and a potential pullback in consumer spending.
US Tariff Revenue Dips in November After Grocery Duty Rollback
The slight decline in import duties raises questions about their dual role in managing inflation and contributing to federal revenue, as analysts scrutinize ambitious debt-reduction claims.
US Trade Deficit Shrinks to 5-Year Low on Export Surge
The trade gap narrowed to $52.8 billion in September, a positive sign for Q3 GDP as overseas demand for American goods and services accelerates.
US Labor Costs Rise at Slowest Pace Since Mid-2021, Fueling Rate Cut Hopes
The Q3 Employment Cost Index rose 0.8%, below forecasts, signaling an easing of wage pressures that could give the Federal Reserve leeway to lower borrowing costs.
Key Economic Index Signals Gathering Headwinds for US Economy in 2026
The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index declined for a second straight month, driven by weakening consumer and business sentiment.
US Job Openings Rise, Complicating Fed's Expected Rate Cut
October vacancies unexpectedly hold at a five-month high, creating a late-hour challenge for a Federal Reserve poised to ease monetary policy.