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US new home sales fall sharply in January
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes fell more than expected in January as persistently high mortgage rates sidelined potential buyers.
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US retail sales post largest drop in nearly two years in January
U.S. retail sales dropped by the most in nearly two years in January, likely because of frigid temperatures and moderation following hefty gains in the past four months.
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Trump Launches Official ‘Meme Coin,’ Price Skyrockets To Billions In Market Cap
President Donald Trump successfully launched his own cryptocurrency on Friday — soaring to over $10 billion in market value.
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US single-family housing starts, permits rise to 10-month high
Single-family homebuilding increased to a 10-month high in December, indicating that construction activity regained some momentum at the end of the year.
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US blacklists company that ordered TSMC chip found in Huawei processor
More than a dozen Chinese entities were added to the restricted trade list, including a company whose TSMC-made chip was illegally incorporated into a Huawei AI processor.
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US core capital goods orders rebound as economy eyes strong end to 2024
New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods surged in November, offering more signs that the economy is on solid footing as the year ends.
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Motor vehicles, electronic goods lift US retail sales in October
Retail sales increased slightly more than expected in October as households boosted purchases of motor vehicles and electronic goods.
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Strong discretionary spending lifts US retail sales in September
Retail sales increased solidly in September likely as lower gasoline prices gave consumers more money to spend at restaurants and bars.
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U.S. Commerce Department Proposes Banning Chinese And Russia-Made Software In Cars
The U.S. Commerce Department has proposed to ban Chinese and Russian-made hardware and software in internet-connected vehicles in the United States due to “national security concerns.”
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US consumer spending solid in July; inflation rises moderately
Consumer spending increased solidly in July, arguing against a half-percentage-point interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve next month.