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March Sees US Goods Trade Deficit Surge to $162B, Exports and Imports Both Rise

The US goods trade deficit increased to $162 billion in March, with exports rising to $180.8 billion and imports jumping to $342.7 billion. Wholesale inventories also saw a 0.5% mo...

March Sees a Stunning 9.2% Surge in US Durable Goods Orders, Led by Transportation Equipment

US durable goods orders experienced a significant 9.2% increase in March, with transportation equipment leading the surge. Excluding transportation, orders remained stable, showing...

March Sees a Stunning 9.2% Surge in US Durable Goods Orders, Led by Transportation

US durable goods orders experienced a significant 9.2% increase in March, with transportation equipment orders soaring by 27%. Excluding transportation, orders remained stable, hig...

March Sees a Surprising 7.4% Surge in US New Home Sales, Defying Market Expectations

US new home sales rose by 7.4% in March, reaching 724,000 units, with a 6% increase from last year. Inventory levels grew slightly, offering an 8.3-month supply, while median price...

Surge in US New Home Sales: A 7.4% March Increase Signals Robust Market Growth

US new home sales rose by 7.4% in March, with 724,000 units sold, indicating a strong market growth. Inventory levels and median prices show dynamic changes, reflecting the current...

Surprising 7.4% Surge in US New Home Sales This March Signals Robust Market Growth

US new home sales rose by 7.4% in March, with 724,000 units sold, indicating a strong market. Inventory grew slightly, while median prices saw a decrease, reflecting dynamic market...

Surprising 7.4% Surge in US New Home Sales This March Signals Strong Market Recovery

The US housing market shows signs of recovery with a 7.4% increase in new home sales in March, reaching 724,000. Inventory levels and median prices reflect current market dynamics.

March 2025 Sees a Surprising 1.4% Surge in US Retail Sales, Outpacing Expectations

In March 2025, US retail sales grew by 1.4% monthly to $734.9 billion, exceeding expectations. Year-on-year, sales rose by 4.6%, with motor vehicle and parts dealers leading at 8.8...

Surprising 1.4% Surge in US Retail Sales Marks Strongest March in Years

US retail sales grew by 1.4% in March, reaching $734.9 billion, exceeding expectations. Motor vehicle and parts dealers led the surge with an 8.8% increase, while nonstore retailer...

February Sees a Surge in US Durable Goods Orders: Transportation Leads the Charge

US durable goods orders increased by 0.9% in February, with transportation equipment leading the growth. Excluding transportation and defense, orders still showed significant rises...

February Sees a Surge in US Durable Goods Orders: Transportation Leads with 1.5% Growth

US durable goods orders increased by 0.9% in February, with transportation equipment leading the growth at 1.5%. Excluding transportation and defense, orders still showed significa...

January Sees a Surge: US Durable Goods Orders Jump 3.1% Beyond Expectations

US durable goods orders rose by 3.1% in January, exceeding expectations, with transportation equipment leading the increase. Excluding transportation, orders remained stable, highl...