Consumer-Confidence Survey Improved in July
The Conference Board's consumer-confidence index climbed to 97.2, from 95.2 in June. But American consumers' economic mood remained clouded by tariff and labor market concerns.
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Home prices post smallest increase in nearly two years, Case-Shiller index says, offering buyers a reprieve
Home prices in the 20 biggest metros in the U.S. continued to slow as the housing market weakened under the weight of high mortgage rates and increasing unaffordability.
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U.S. Stocks Mixed With Earnings, China Talks in Focus
U.S. stocks were mixed as investors scoured big-name earnings while tracking trade-talk progress.
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Tariff Detente Lifts Global Growth Outlook, IMF Says
The world economy isn't out of the woods, but easing trade tensions mean a more favorable forecast.
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Job openings decline and hiring tapers off due to trade wars. The good news? Layoffs are still low.
Job openings fell in June to close to a postpandemic low as trade wars discouraged businesses from hiring, but the rate of layoffs also stood near a record low, in a good sign for the broader U.S. economy.
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Europe's Star Economy Picks Up Pace as Fresh Tariff Hikes Loom
Spanish GDP grew 0.7% in the second quarter, a sign of resilience as the eurozone faces a slowdown from U.S. tariffs.
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How the Luxury Industry Emerged a Winner From the Trade War
Uncertainty over tariffs sapped the appetite of even the wealthiest consumers to splurge on handbags and Champagne.
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Bank of Japan Likely on Hold Though U.S. Trade Deal Cuts Uncertainty
Japan's central bank policymakers are expected to keep rates on hold this week, despite the trade deal with the U.S. relieving some uncertainty over tariffs and strengthening the case for tighter policy.
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Bank of Canada to Keep Rates Steady, Forecasters Anticipate Autumn Cuts
There is unanimity the Bank of Canada will leave its main interest rate unchanged on Wednesday amid elevated underlying inflation and a recent showing of labor-market resiliency. The debate in the market is whether the central bank sits tight through 2025 or cuts again.
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A Divided Fed Eyes Future Rate Cuts but Won't Move This Week
Officials are split into three camps over what economic evidence they need before resuming rate reductions. Two governors are prepared to dissent on Wednesday.
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Trump's New Trade Order Is Fragile
The tariff deals are sort of a way station, more fragile and with less legitimacy than the system they have supplanted.
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U.S. Exporters Get Welcome Surprise in Trump Tax Law
Restructured deduction is driving down tax rates for capital-intensive manufacturers of aircraft and other products.
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Trump and Bessent Bring New Style to Managing America's Debt
The president and the Treasury secretary have said they will wait for rates to fall before issuing longer-term bonds.
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