Biden Administration Keeps China Tariffs
October 5, 2021
The Biden administration will keep in place tariffs levied on imported Chinese goods valued at $370 billion.
Economy
Gas Prices Avoid Seasonal Declines
September 28, 2021
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported average national regular gasoline prices falling less than a penny from the previous week.
Weekly Jobless Claims Climb
September 23, 2021
First-time filings for unemployment benefits jumped last week, hitting the highest level in a month, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Hurricanes Keep Gas Prices Elevated
September 21, 2021
Gas prices rose to their highest level since August, a seven-year high, as Hurricanes Ida and Nicholas slowed oil production.
Retail sales post surprise gain
September 16, 2021
Retail sales posted a surprise gain in August despite fears that escalating Covid cases and supply chain issues would hold back consumers.
Manufacturing Activity Soars
September 15, 2021
The New York Fed’s Empire State business conditions index surged 16 points to 34.3 in September, the regional Fed bank said Wednesday.
Consumer Prices Tamer than Expected
September 14, 2021
Prices for an array of consumer goods rose less than expected in August in a sign that inflation may be starting to cool.
Paint Next Supply Chain Shortage
September 13, 2021
A confluence of factors, from an unusual Texas freeze to ongoing supply chain issues, has created a paint shortage and a price surge.
Producer Inflation Accelerated in August
September 10, 2021
Prices that producers get for final demand goods and services surged in August at their highest annual rate since at least 2010.
Jobless Claims Post Sharp Drop
September 9, 2021
First-time filings for unemployment claims in the U.S. dropped to 310,000 last week, easily the lowest of the Covid era.
Jobs Report Misses Expectations
September 3, 2021
Job creation for August was a huge disappointment, CNBC reported, with the economy adding just 235,000 positions.
Jobless Claims Lowest Since Pandemic Start
September 2, 2021
Initial filings for unemployment insurance fell last week to their lowest levels since March 2020 in another sign that the labor market is gradually improving.
