The US labor market is sending mixed signals, with unemployment remaining low even as job growth slows. Last week’s jobs data showed that the US jobless rate fell to 4.4% in December from 4.5% in November, its first decline since June. On the other hand, the Labor Department data showed that employers added just 50,000…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant announced on Thursday (January 9) that the 2026 federal tax filing season will begin on January 26, one of the earliest starts in a decade. Speaking at the Economic Club of Minnesota, Bessent said the early start would act as a tailwind for the US economy by allowing benefits from…
Founder of hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, Ray Dalio, in a recent post on social media, reflected back upon the top trends which shaped the global market in the year 2025, as the billionaire investor now focuses on the global macroeconomic picture. Market veteran with more than five decades of experience, Ray Dalio is also the…
US President Donald Trump’s recent executive order has added confusion to the post-Christmas workweek as Friday (December 26) is designated as a federal holiday. While the move effectively extended the holiday break for many federal workers, most of the US economy—including banks, stock markets, and private businesses—is operating as usual. Here’s a clear breakdown of…
