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People shop for groceries at a store in Port Washington, New York, U.S., November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Jun 9, 2026

US wholesale inventories increase for third straight month in April

U.S. wholesale inventories increased 0.6% in April, marking the third straight month of growth amid supply concerns linked to the U.S.-Iran conflict.

Shipping containers are stacked on a cargo ship at the port of Oakland in Oakland, California, U.S., February 24, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
May 29, 2026

Rising exports lower US goods trade deficit in April

The US goods trade deficit narrowed in april as exports rose 4%, offsetting import gains amid ongoing middle east tensions and ai investment.

A person works at a grocery store inside Mercado Central, a marketplace of about 35 Latino‑owned small businesses in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File Photo
Apr 30, 2026

Annual US inflation posts biggest gain in nearly 3 years in March

U.S. inflation accelerated in March with a 3.5% annual rise, driven by gasoline price surges amid the Iran war, impacting Federal Reserve rate outlook.

Shipping containers wait to be transported along a railroad at the port of Los Angeles in Long Beach, California, U.S., March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Caroline Brehman/File Photo
Apr 29, 2026

US goods trade deficit widens in March as imports rise sharply

The U.S. goods trade deficit rose to $87.9 billion in March due to a sharp increase in imports, signaling a potential drag on first-quarter economic growth.

People shop for groceries at a store in Manhasset, New York, U.S., November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo
Apr 9, 2026

US fourth-quarter GDP growth revised lower to a 0.5% rate

WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) – U.S. economic growth slowed more than previously estimated in the fourth quarter amid downgrades to business investment, including inventory accumulation, but corporate profits increased sharply, government data showed on Thursday. Gross domestic product increased at a downwardly revised 0.5% annualized rate, the Commerce Department‘s Bureau of Economic [...]

A for sale sign is shown for a residential home in Encinitas, California, U.S. July 25, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
Mar 19, 2026

US new home sales drop to near 3 1/2-year low in January

US new home sales dropped 17.6% in January to their lowest level since October 2022, impacted by severe winter weather and rising mortgage rates.

A food shopper browses for groceries at an Albertsons supermarket in Redmond, Washington, U.S., November 24, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder/File Photo
Mar 13, 2026

US fourth-quarter GDP growth revised down to 0.7%

U.S. GDP growth for the fourth quarter was revised down to 0.7% due to lower consumer spending, business investment, and export growth, government data shows.

Shipping containers sit at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California, U.S., November 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Jan 8, 2026

US October trade deficit lowest since 2009 as imports decline

The U.S. trade deficit shrank to its lowest level since 2009 in October as imports plunged and exports hit records.

FILE PHOTO: An NVIDIA logo appears in this illustration taken August 25, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Dec 22, 2025

US lawmakers want disclosure of license reviews for Nvidia H200 chip sales to China

WASHINGTON, Dec 22 (Reuters) – Two senior Democratic lawmakers on Monday asked the U.S. Commerce Department to disclose details and any approvals of ongoing license reviews for potential sales to Chinese firms of Nvidia’s second-most powerful AI chips. President Donald Trump this month said he would allow sales of Nvidia’s H200 chips to China, with […]

President Donald Trump speaks with Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, during the Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Dec 9, 2025

Trump allows limited Nvidia chip sales to China

Trump will allow Nvidia to sell H200 AI chips to approved buyers in China, sparking praise from industry leaders and objections from Democratic senators.

A Best Buy employee hauls early Black Friday sale items at Best Buy Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Nov 25, 2025

US retail sales rose slightly in September, adding to months of big gains

U.S. retail sales rose 0.2% in September as high prices and weak hiring pressured consumers, though stronger spending may boost third-quarter economic growth.

US trade deficit drops 24% as tariffs cut imports
Nov 19, 2025

US trade deficit drops 24% as tariffs cut imports

US trade deficit fell 24% in August as Trump’s global tariffs reduced imports, dropping the gap to $59.6B, Commerce Department reports.

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