Manufacturing activity in the U.S. unexpectedly expanded for the first time in 12 months in January, according to a report released by the Institute for Supply Management on Monday. The ISM said its manufacturing PMI jumped to 52.6 in January from 47.9 in December, with a reading above 50 indicating growth. Economists had expected the index to inch up to 48.5.
MNI Indicators released a report on Friday showing its reading on Chicago business activity unexpectedly surged back into expansion territory in the month of January. The report said the Chicago business barometer soared to 54.0 in January from a downwardly revised 42.7 in December, with a reading above 50 indicating growth.
Producer prices in the U.S. increased by much more than anticipated in the month of December, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Friday. The Labor Department said its producer price index for final demand climbed by 0.5 percent in December after rising by 0.2 percent in November. Economists had expected producer prices to rise by another 0.2 percent.
Producer prices in the U.S. increased by much more than anticipated in the month of December, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Friday. The Labor Department said its producer price index for final demand climbed by 0.5 percent in December after rising by 0.2 percent in November....
The Treasury Department finished off this week's series of announcements of the results of its long-term securities auctions on Thursday, revealing this month's auction of $44 billion worth of seven-year notes attracted below average demand. The seven-year note auction drew a high yield of 4.018 percent...
The Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing another modest increase by wholesale inventories in the U.S. in the month of November. The report said wholesale inventories rose by 0.2 percent in November, matching the increase seen in October.
After reporting a notable decrease in new orders for U.S. manufactured goods in the previous month, the Commerce Department release a report on Thursday showing factory orders rebounded by much more than anticipated in the month of November. The Commerce Department said factory orders surged by 2.7 percent in November after tumbling by a revised 1.2 percent in October.
A report released by the Commerce Department on Thursday showed the U.S. trade deficit surged by much more than expected in the month of November. The Commerce Department said the trade deficit widened to $56.8 billion in November from a revised $29.2 billion in October. Economists had expected the trade deficit to grow to $45.0 billion.
First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits slipped from an upwardly revised level in the week ended January 24th, the Labor Department revealed in a report released on Thursday. The report said initial jobless claims edged down to 209,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's revised level of 210,000.
A report released by the Commerce Department on Thursday showed the U.S. trade deficit surged by much more than expected in the month of November. The Commerce Department said the trade deficit widened to $56.8 billion in November from a revised $29.2 billion in October. Economists had expected...
First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits slipped from an upwardly revised level in the week ended January 24th, the Labor Department revealed in a report released on Thursday. The report said initial jobless claims edged down to 209,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's revised...
Following three straight interest rate cuts to close out 2025, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its widely expected decision to leave rates unchanged following its first monetary policy meeting of 2026. The Fed said it decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.50 to 3.75 percent following three consecutive quarter point rate cuts.
A report released by the Energy Information Administration on Wednesday showed a pullback by U.S. crude oil inventories in the week ended January 23rd. The EIA said crude oil inventories fell by 2.3 million barrels last week after jumping by 3.6 million barrels in the previous week. At 423.8 million...
In a widely expected move, the Bank of Canada on Wednesday announced that it has decided to leave interest rates unchanged for the second straight meeting. The Bank of Canada said it decided to maintain its target for the overnight rate at 2.25 percent, with the Bank Rate at 2.5 percent and the deposit rate at 2.20 percent.
Continuing this week's series of announcements of the results of its long-term securities auctions, the Treasury Department on Tuesday revealed this month's auction of $70 billion worth of five-year notes attracted average demand.
January 30, 2026 15:51 ET The Federal Reserve policy decision was the main event in the final week of January, which saw a heavy flow of economics news. Several data reflecting the trends in the U.S. economy were also released during the week. The interest rate decision from Canada also was in focus. In Europe, economic sentiment data gained attention. The policy decision from Singapore was the highlight in Asia.