The numbers: The cost of U.S. imported goods rose 0.4% in December to mark the first increase in six months, but there was little sign of intensifying inflationary pressures. Economists Read more
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Import prices fall for fifth month in a row to help ease U.S. inflation
The numbers: The cost of imported goods fell 0.6% in November and retreated for the fifth month in a row, helping to ease intense inflationary pressures in the U.S. Economists Read more
U.S. trade deficit in goods jumps almost 8% to $99 billion as exports sag
The numbers: The trade deficit in goods widened 7.7% in October to a five-month high of $99 billion, as a strong dollar and weakening global economy dented U.S. exports. The trade Read more
U.S. trade deficit jumps to three-month high as strong dollar dents exports
The numbers: The nation’s trade deficit jumped almost 12% in September to a three-month high of $73.3 billion, as falling oil prices and a strong dollar dented U.S. exports. The Read more
German trade surplus widened in September
Germany posted a trade surplus in September, although the country was expected to swing to a trade deficit. Germany’s trade surplus–the country’s balance of exports and imports of goods–was 3.7 Read more
U.S. economy grows 2.6% in the third quarter — but recession worries aren’t going away
The numbers: The economy grew at an annual 2.6% pace in the third quarter, rebounding from two consecutive declines in the first half of the year that sparked debate about Read more
GDP grows 2.6% in the third quarter — but recession worries aren’t going away
The numbers: The economy grew at an annual 2.6% pace in the third quarter, rebounding from two consecutive declines in the first half of the year that sparked debate about Read more
China’s September export growth slows as global demand wanes
China’s export growth slowed further in September as weakening global demand continued to weigh on a key pillar of the world’s second-largest economy. Exports rose 5.7% from a year earlier Read more
Japan’s exports rise 28.9% in September on auto, mineral fuels demand
Japan’s exports rose for the 19th month in a row in September, driven by strong demand for autos and mineral fuels, Ministry of Finance data showed Thursday. Exports rose 28.9% Read more
European gas futures down to 3-month low as LNG imports gain traction
European gas prices dropped to a three-month low on Monday as EU countries rush to replace lost Russian pipeline gas supply with liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports. Dutch front month Read more