US Retail Sales Stall in December 2025, Raising Concerns Over Consumer Momentum
US retail sales stalled in Dec 2025, signaling weaker consumer momentum and raising concerns for GDP growth in early 2026.
Follow US macro data on jobs, inflation, and spending with clear implications for Fed policy.
Goldman Sachs: 2026 Could Become the Biggest Year for US IPOs with $160 Billion Across 120 Listings
Goldman Sachs forecasts US IPOs may hit $160B from 120 listings in 2026, doubling 2025's count, driven by tech and AI sector momentum.
US Private Sector Employment Slows Sharply in January with Only 22,000 Jobs Added
US private sector added just 22,000 jobs in Jan 2026, well below forecasts, signaling a continued slowdown in labor market momentum.
Kevin Warsh: Trump's Fed Chair Nominee
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, signaling a return to hawkish, orthodox monetary policy and focus on inflation over employment.
Markets React as Warsh Emerges as Leading Candidate for Federal Reserve Chair, Raising Independence Concerns
Markets dipped as Kevin Warsh emerged as top Fed Chair pick, raising concerns over Fed independence and Senate confirmation hurdles.
U.S. Adds 50,000 Jobs in December 2025, Missing Expectations Amid Mixed Sector Performance
US added 50,000 jobs in Dec 2025, missing forecasts. Gains in services offset by retail losses; prior months revised down, signaling slowdown.
US Jobless Claims Rise In Line with Expectations as Continuing Claims Increase
US jobless claims rose to 208,000, matching expectations; continuing claims increased, signaling slower hiring but no sharp downturn.
Is the Canadian Economy Emerging from Slowdown? GDP Shows Slight Growth in November
Canada's GDP grew 0.1% in Nov 2025, signaling fragile recovery led by services, while goods sectors remain weak after October's decline.
US Industrial Momentum Slows: Output Stabilizes, Capacity Utilization Improves Slightly But Remains Below Historical Average
US industrial growth slowed in Oct-Nov 2025; output flat, capacity use still below average, mining strong, manufacturing weak, inflation risks low.
Manufacturing Contraction Slows While Services Continue to Decline in the US: Mixed Signals from Richmond Fed Survey
Richmond Fed survey shows slower manufacturing contraction, but services decline persists; wage pressures remain, signaling mixed US economic signals.
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