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US Economic
GDP grows 2% as delta variant, supply chains and inflation take their toll
The delta variant, disruptions to global supply chains and inflation all took a powerful toll on U.S. gross domestic product…
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Chart of the day: Goods trade deficit widened in August as delta variant weighed on exports
A rise in imports led to a higher U.S. trade deficit in goods in August, pointing to the impact of…
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Consumer confidence declined again in September as delta variant dampened optimism
The headline Consumer Confidence Index fell to 109.3 in September—a seven-month low—from 115.2 in July in another sign that the…
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As the delta variant spread, worried consumers went online to do their shopping
The strong retail sales for August were not only a welcome surprise for retailers after months of decline, but they…
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U.S. August employment report: Delta variant exerts a drag on hiring
What is obvious in the August jobs report that was released on Friday is that the delta variant has…
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August jobs report preview: Expect a hint of delta drag on hiring
We expect an increase in total employment of 600,000 in August with the chance of a stronger number linked to…
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CHART OF THE DAY: Consumer confidence falls amid spread of the delta variant
The headline consumer confidence index released by the Conference Board on Tuesday declined to 113.8 in August from a downwardly…
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Jackson Hole preview: Delta variant, tapering, inequality and climate change in focus for the Fed
Each year, the Kansas City Fed’s Economic Policy Symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyo., presents investors and policymakers with the opportunity…
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Coronavirus update: The rise of the delta variant
The coronavirus is spreading once more, with daily reported cases in the United States nearly four times higher than only…
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Negative-yielding debt back above $15 trillion globally as risk of delta variant rises
Last year, the issuance of negative-yielding debt generally declined as the global economy prepared to reopen. It was a sign…
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