September 26, 2025 United States: US Consumer Spending Posts Strong Gain Despite Sticky Inflation   US personal spending rose at a solid clip in August for a third month, suggesting consumers continued to power the economy despite elevated inflation.   Consumer spending, adjusted for changes in prices, increased 0.4% last month, according to Bureau of

September 25, 2025 United States: US Economy Grows at Fastest Pace in Nearly Two Years on Consumer Spending   The US economy grew in the second quarter at the fastest pace in nearly two years as the government revised up its previous estimate of consumer spending.   Inflation-adjusted gross domestic product, which measures the value

September 24, 2025 United States: Bessent Says US, Argentina Discussing $20 Billion Swap Line   The US is discussing a $20 billion swap line with Argentina and is ready to buy up the country’s dollar bonds, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, giving President Javier Milei “a bridge” until key midterm elections next month.   The

September 23, 2025 United States: US Business Activity Cools as Growth of Selling Prices Eases   US business activity expanded in September at the slowest pace in three months, while cooler demand limited the ability of companies to raise prices and offset tariffs.   The S&P Global flash September composite output index fell 1 point

September 22, 2025 United States: US Stocks Take Step Back as Traders Await New Catalysts   US stocks stepped away from all-time highs as a quiet week began with traders looking for new catalysts to push the market further.   The S&P 500 Index fell 0.2% at 9:36 a.m. in New York, after touching a