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,

January 28, 2025 United States: US Core Capital Goods Orders Increase by More Than Forecast   US orders for business equipment rose in December by more than forecast, while bookings for overall durable goods unexpectedly declined on a steep drop in aircraft.   Core capital goods orders, a proxy for investment in equipment that excludes often-volatile

January 27, 2025 United States: US Yields Fall to Lowest This Year as Tech Risk Fuels Haven Bid   US Treasuries rallied on Monday as investors flocked to safe assets after technology firms drove a slump in equity markets.   The yield on 10-year US bonds fell as much as 12 basis points — the

January 24, 2025 Gas Price Movement- January 23,2025   Disclaimer: Analyst Certification - The views expressed in this research report accurately reflect the personal views of Mayberry Investments Limited Research Department about those issuer (s) or securities as at the date of this report. Each research analyst (s) also certify that no part of their

January 24, 2025 United States: Dollar Slides as Trump Softens China Tariff Stance   The dollar dropped to a one-month low after President Donald Trump appeared to soften his approach toward tariffs on China. Stock futures fluctuated after the S&P 500 scaled a fresh peak. The president said in an interview with Fox News that

January 23, 2025 United States: US Jobless Claims Rise Slightly But Recurring Applications Surge First-time applications for US unemployment insurance edged higher, while the number of Americans on benefit rolls climbed to a more than three-year high.   Initial claims increased by 6,000 to 223,000 in the week ended Jan. 18. The median forecast in

January 22, 2025 United States: US Mortgage Rates Drop to 7.02%, First Decline in Six Weeks   US mortgage rates dropped for the first time in six weeks, helping keep a gauge of home-purchase applications at a one-year high. The contract rate on a 30-year mortgage declined 7 basis points to 7.02% in the week ended Jan.

January 21, 2025 United States: US Bonds Rise as Tariff Respite for China Eases Inflation Fears Treasuries rallied as fears that Donald Trump’s policies will fuel inflation eased, after the US president refrained from imposing China-specific tariffs for now.   The 10-year US yield fell as much as 10 basis points to 4.53% on Tuesday,