October 16, 2025   United States: NY Fed Regional Services Activity Shrinks by Most Since 2021   Services activity in the New York area contracted at the fastest pace in more than four years, reflecting a sharper decline in business activity and headcount.   The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s October index, which measures

October 15, 2025   United States: Private Inflation Data Shows Some Goods Are Getting More Expensive Due to Tariffs   Private-sector measures suggest US inflation picked up in September, offering more evidence of tariffs boosting certain prices in the absence of official government metrics.   Prices for goods like household equipment and furniture rose firmly,

October 14, 2025   United States: US Small-Business Optimism Falls to Three-Month Low on Economy   Sentiment among US small businesses fell in September to a three-month low on less optimism about the economic outlook and greater concern about excess inventory.   The National Federation of Independent Business optimism index declined 2 points to 98.8, according

October 13, 2025   United States: Economists Mark Up US Growth Forecasts, See Tepid Job Gains, Survey Shows   Economists marked up their estimates for US economic growth this year and next, though job growth is expected to remain weak, according to a survey from the National Association for Business Economics.   Inflation-adjusted gross domestic