The Bureau of Economic Analysis decreased December quarter’s GDP growth estimate from 2.6% to 2.2%. The GDP’s growth rate has now declined 200 basis points from 4.2% in the June quarter. more...
Following Emmanuel Macron winning the run-off in the French Presidential against rival Marine Le Pen, the euro rallied to a six-month high against the U.S. dollar as concerns over France’s future in the Eurozone eased. Focus now shifts to elections for the 15th National Assembly on 11 and 18 June. more...
The employment recovery that began under President Barack Obama shows little sign of slowing down under his successor: new hiring data out Friday morning shows the U.S. economy added jobs for the 79th consecutive month, and that the unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level in 10 years. more...
How to Trade the GDP Number A lesson on what traders of the stock, futures, and forex markets look for when the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Number is released. As we have learned in previous lessons there are many components of the US Economy which can affect overall economic growth and inflation expectations. Some of the major examples here are how many people are employed in the economy vs. unemployed, how much the housing market is growing in different parts of ...
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