US housing starts fell 9.8% in May to 1.256 million units, missing market expectations, while building permits also declined, signaling continued weakness in the housing sector.
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US retail sales fell 0.9% in May, the sharpest drop since March 2023, as Wall Street analysts note cautious consumer spending and anticipate further slowdown amid tariff impacts.
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US retail sales fell 0.9% in May, the sharpest drop since March 2023, missing forecasts as auto and dining sectors weakened, signaling softer consumer demand.
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The US trade deficit narrowed sharply to $61.6 billion in April, as exports rose and imports fell, reversing a previous surge and beating market expectations.
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US durable goods orders fell 6.3% in April, marking the first decline in five months, as a steep drop in non-defense capital goods orders signals weakening business investment sentiment.
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US new home sales surged to 743,000 units in April, beating market expectations, with both sales volume and prices rising amid robust housing demand and limited inventory.
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US housing starts in April fall short of market expectations at 1.36 million units, reflecting high mortgage rates and construction costs
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US Commerce Department launches national security investigation into imported aircraft and jet engines, potentially paving the way for new tariffs amid concerns over domestic industry and supply chain risks.
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US Commerce Secretary announces plans for multiple trade agreements, signaling potential shift in global trade dynamics and economic partnerships
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US Commerce Department launches national security investigation into imported commercial trucks, potentially paving the way for new tariffs on medium and heavy-duty vehicles
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U.S. new home sales rise 7.4% in March to 724,000 units annually, surpassing expectations and showing continued recovery in the housing market
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U.S. wholesale inventories increase 0.3% in February, continuing growth trend amid rising sales and changing inventory-to-sales ratio
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US new home sales rebound in February, rising 1.8% to 676,000 units annually, with regional variations and pricing trends highlighted amid ongoing market fluctuations.
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South Korea's Ministry of Trade prepares for potential U.S. reciprocal tariffs, emphasizing worst-case scenario planning as President Trump's decision looms, despite efforts to clarify tariff misunderstandings with U.S. officials.
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US durable goods orders surge 3.1% in January, beating expectations and signaling potential economic strength amid manufacturing sector rebound
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Nippon Steel announces plans to negotiate US Steel acquisition with US Commerce Department, amid concerns over protectionism and global steel market downturn
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The agreement entails around $1.5 billion in direct financing to facilitate the construction of a new cutting-edge facility and substantial capacity expansion and modernization of GlobalFoundries' facilities in New York and Vermont. #USDepartmentofCommerce #GlobalFoundries #CHIPSAct #semiconductors #economicsecurity #nationalsecurity

The US Department of Commerce unveiled a preliminary deal with chip manufacturer GlobalFoundries under the CHIPS and Science Act, aimed at bolstering the nation's domestic supply chain resilience, enhancing competitiveness in semiconductor manufacturing, and reinforcing economic and national security. #USDepartmentofCommerce #GlobalFoundries #CHIPSAct #semiconductors #economicsecurity #nationalsecurity