US Inflation Falls to 3.5% as Monthly CPI Posts Biggest Drop Since April 2020
US inflation fell to 3.5% in June, with CPI dropping 0.4% monthly, mainly due to lower energy prices, signaling easing price pressures.
Follow US macro data on jobs, inflation, and spending with clear implications for Fed policy.
Renewable Energy and AI Set to Drive Fastest-Growing US Jobs Through 2034
US jobs in renewable energy, AI, and healthcare will grow fastest by 2034, led by wind, solar, data, and nurse practitioner roles.
US Inflation Expectations Hit 3-Year High in June 2026, NY Fed Survey Shows
US one-year inflation expectations rose to 3.7% in June 2026, the highest since September 2023, per the NY Fed consumer survey, complicating Fed rate cut prospects.
US Trade Deficit Jumps 42% as Imports Surge, Raising Fresh Q2 GDP Concerns
The US trade deficit widened 42.2% to $77.6 billion in May as imports hit a one-year high and exports declined, adding pressure to second-quarter GDP.
AI Begins to Reshape U.S. Hiring as Tech and Finance Lose 28,000 Jobs a Month
AI adoption is beginning to reshape U.S. hiring as technology and finance lose 28,000 jobs monthly, even while the broader labor market
Federal Reserve Seen Holding Rates Steady at Kevin Warsh's First Meeting
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady in Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chair, while markets await guidance on inflation
Why America's $49-Per-Hour Workforce Matters for Inflation, Rates and the Dollar
Rising Labor Costs Highlight a Structural Inflation Challenge Beyond Energy and Geopolitics
US Wage Pressures Ease as Treasuries and Gold Advance Amid Iran Uncertainty
US wage growth steady, inflation-adjusted gains minimal. Treasuries, gold rise amid Iran tensions and weak consumer sentiment.
US Inflation Surges to 3.29% in March - From the Fed's Boardroom to the American Wallet
US inflation hit 3.29% in March 2026, driven by energy costs from Hormuz disruption; Fed likely to delay rate cuts, raising costs for households.
US inflation seen accelerating as energy shock reshapes expectations ahead of CPI release
US inflation is set to rise to 3.3% in March, driven by higher energy costs from Middle East tensions, ahead of the CPI release.
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