Trump Expresses Optimism on EU Trade Deal
Trump Says He Can Push Out Powell Even Though Fed is 'Technically Independent'
Chicago Fed Research Director Will Lead Philadelphia Fed
Express News | ECB: The Governing Council Today Decided to Lower the Three Key ECB Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points
Trump Lashes Out at Powell, Says 'Termination Cannot Come Fast Enough'
US Morning News Call | Powell Warns Tariffs May Cause Inflation and Growth Challenges
China Dismisses Trump's Tariff 'Numbers Game,' Files WTO Complaint: Talks Can Only Proceed Based On 'Mutual Respect'
What to Know as US, Japan Start Tariff Negotiations
How a Supreme Court Ruling Could Weaken Fed Independence, Shake Markets
Warning signs in the U.S. job market! In 14 states, the number of unemployed exceeds job openings, marking a 14-year high.
Media reports indicate that, according to data analysis released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Wednesday, as of February, the number of unemployed in 14 states has exceeded job openings, the highest record since April 2021. Analysis suggests that this indicates the U.S. job market is becoming increasingly severe. Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated on Wednesday that tariffs will 'highly likely' lead to higher prices for consumers and higher unemployment rates for the economy in the short term.
One month before the U.S. debt storm, U.S. overseas bondholders held the largest increase in U.S. treasury bonds since June 2021.
The US Treasury Department's International Capital Movement report (TIC) shows that in February of this year, foreign holders of US Treasury bonds in the USA significantly increased, marking the largest increase since June 2021. Canada and Japan were the leading countries in net Buy volume for the month, which coincided with recent turbulence in the US Treasury market.
Daily Roundup of Key US Economic Data for April 16
Powell Warns of 'Challenging Scenario' For Fed in Cushioning Trade-War Fallout
Express News | Powell Says US Growth Likely Slowed in First Quarter of 2025 From Last Year's Solid Pace
US March Industrial Production Declines More Than Expected, February Revised Higher
U.S. Retail Sales Surge to 26-month High as Buyers Rush to Avoid Tariff-related Price Hikes
Express News | US Retail Sales (MoM) (Mar) 1.4% Vs 1.3% Est.; 0.2% Prior
US Morning News Call | China Open to U.S. Trade Talks with Conditions
More Metal tariffs on the way? Trump orders an investigation into imports of key minerals.
Trump has instructed an investigation to determine whether the import of critical minerals to the USA poses a "threat to National Security," which could lead to tariffs or restrictions on the Industry.
Regarding the most concerned issues in the market, "tariffs and AI," these two Earnings Reports are crucial, and now half of the answer has been revealed.
In the context of ongoing tariff disputes, the chip Industry is also facing a severe test, and concerns among investors about whether the demand for AI Chips can continue to grow are intensifying.