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Strong Job Growth in March, But Details Aren't Quite as Good

Employment rose by 178,000 in March, well above consensus expectations.

3 April 2026 | Gus Faucher  

No Change to Fed Funds Rate, Little in Statement on Iran

The FOMC kept the fed funds rate unchanged in a range between 3.50% and 3.75%.

18 March 2026 | Gus Faucher  

February Job Losses Raise Labor Market Concerns

The U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, well below the consensus
expectation for a gain of 65,000.

6 March 2026 | Gus Faucher  

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Data Releases

ISM Services Slipped to 54.0 in March

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported aggregate services activity at 54.0.

6 April 2026 | Kurt Rankin

Both Goods and Services Trade Flows Increased in February

The nominal U.S. goods and services trade deficit rose 5% in February to $57.3 billion. The deficit changed little in February after smoothing out the monthly volatility.

2 April 2026 | Ershang Liang

Initial Jobless Claims Tick Down And Remain Low

Initial jobless claims fell by 9,000 to 202,000 in the week ending March 28.

2 April 2026 | Jay Hawkins

Solid Retail Sales Growth in February, But Gas Prices Will Be a Drag in March

The drivers for retail sales are mixed, and higher gasoline prices due to the conflict in Iran will be a near-term drag.

1 April 2026 | Gus Faucher

ISM Manufacturing Surpassed Expectations at 52.7 in March

Production remained strong at 55.1 to drive the March 2026 topline result.

1 April 2026 | Kurt Rankin

U.S. Home Prices Rose in January At Slower Pace; High Rates to Weigh on Price Growth

The Case-Shiller national home price index increased 0.2% in January.

31 March 2026 | Ershang Liang

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