February 3, 2025 United States: Bond Traders Warn of Inflation Shock as US Yield Curve Flattens   US bond markets are flashing a warning to US President Donald Trump that his move to unleash tariffs on top trading partners risks fueling inflation and stymieing growth.   Short-end Treasury yields rose as much as eight basis

January 31, 2025 United States: Fed’s Favoured Inflation Gauge Posted Muted Advance in December   The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of underlying inflation remained muted in December, which should support further reductions in interest rates.   The so-called core personal consumption expenditures price index, which excludes food and energy items, rose 0.2% from November and

January 30, 2025 United States: US Economy Ends 2024 With 2.3% GDP Growth, Boosted by Consumer   The US economy expanded at a solid pace at the end of 2024, fueled by a generous tailwind from consumer spending that more than offset drags from a strike at Boeing Co. and much leaner inventory investment.  

January 29, 2025 United States: US Merchandise Trade Deficit Widens to Record on Rise in Imports   The US merchandise-trade deficit widened in December to a record as the value of imports increased.   The shortfall in goods expanded 18% to $122.1 billion, Commerce Department data showed Wednesday. The figure, which isn’t adjusted for inflation,