US Leading Economic Index Plunges 0.6% in March 2026
Economics Key Points * US Leading Economic Index declined by 0.6% in March 2026 * Consumer expectations and building permits softened * Increased market
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US Jobless Claims Surge to 233K, Sparking Economic Slowdown Fears
Economics Key Points * US Initial Jobless Claims rise unexpectedly to 233K in late April 2026 * Labor market softening amid Federal Reserve'
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U.S. Consumer Confidence Edges Up to 92.8 Amid Global Pressures
Economics Key Points * U.S. Consumer Confidence Index rose 0.6 points to 92.8 in April 2026 * Tariffs, inflation, and wars
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Crude Oil Prices Hit 22-Month High on Strait of Hormuz Fears
Economics Key Points * Brent crude oil surged 4.5% to $92 per barrel on April 28, 2026 * Iranian threats to interrupt 20%
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US Crude Oil Inventory Drawdown Plunges 6.1 Million Barrels
Economics Key Points * US crude oil inventories dropped by 6.1 million barrels, far exceeding the -1 million consensus. * Global supply fears
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Crude Oil Prices Surge to Highest Since July 2024 on Strait of Hormuz Threats
Economics Key Points * Brent crude oil prices climbed 4.5% to $98.50 per barrel * Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps issued threats following
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US Inflation Surges, Consumer Confidence Plummets Amid Oil Crisis
Economics Key Points * US inflation hits 3.4% in March, oil repriced by $200 billion * Consumer confidence drops as cost of living
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US Money Supply at $22.65 Trillion: Fed Rate Pause Implications
Economics Key Points * US money supply reported at $22.65 trillion on April 23, 2026 * Federal Reserve's rate pause cycle
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US Orders Capture of Maduro, Rattles Early Q2 Markets
Economics Key Points * US accuses Maduro of harboring narco-terrorists, orders capture * S&P 500 hits 7,000 intraday, Dow reaches 50,
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Middle East Tensions Overshadow Fed Meeting, Drive Market Trends
Economics Key Points * Geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz drive $100 billion in energy market repricing. * Middle East conflicts overshadow key
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IMF Warns Middle East War to Slow Global Growth to 3.1% in 2026
Economics Key Points * IMF projects global growth to slow to 3.1% in 2026 due to Middle East war * Energy prices spike
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Federal Reserve Beige Book Reveals Regional Economic Conditions Ahead of FOMC
Economics Key Points * Federal Reserve Bank of New York released the Beige Book on April 15, 2026 * Report provides detailed regional economic
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IMF Report Warns of Geopolitical and Inflation Risks to Global Stability
Economics Key Points * IMF report released on April 15, 2026, during Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. * Geopolitical tensions and supply chain
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Iran Truce Stock Rally: Optimism Drives US Stocks Up, Oil Down
Economics Key Points * $200 billion in stock market gains driven by Iran truce optimism * 10% drop in oil prices due to expected
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IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast to 3.1% Amid Middle East War
Economics Key Points * IMF revised global growth forecast down to 3.1% from prior estimates * Middle East conflict disrupts energy supplies, closing
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