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10/16/2026

U.S. industrial production rose 0.7% in September, led by a 3.5% jump in utilities. Manufacturing gained 0.3%, but auto production fell 3.0%. Capacity utilization rose to 76.9%, still below its historical average. Industrial growth continues, but remains uneven.

10/16/2026

Trade inflation is heating up. U.S. import prices rose 1.1% in September (+8.1% YoY), while export prices surged 2.2% (+11.6% YoY). Both posted their largest annual gains since 2022. Energy, industrial materials, and goods prices are driving the increases.

10/15/2026

U.S. business inventories rose 0.4% in August, but sales surged 1.1%, led by wholesalers (+1.8%) and retailers (+1.3%). The inventory-to-sales ratio fell to 1.33 from 1.40 a year ago, signaling stronger nominal demand relative to inventories.

10/15/2026

Wholesale inflation surged in September! PPI jumped 1.3% monthly and 6.3% annually—the hottest readings since 2022. Energy prices soared 10.8%, gasoline rose 20.3%, and core producer inflation hit 5.0% annually. Inflation pressures are intensifying.

10/15/2026

U.S. jobless claims rose just 1,000 to 199K, while continuing claims fell 4K to 1.71M. Both remain well below year-ago levels. Layoffs remain subdued, and the latest data suggest the labor market is holding steady.

10/15/2026

September retail sales rose 0.8%, up 6.3% from a year ago. But excluding autos and gasoline, sales increased just 0.2%. Gas station sales jumped 6.4%, helping drive the headline gain. Consumer spending is still growing, but underlying momentum has slowed.

10/14/2026

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10/14/2026

September CPI shows inflation heating up again. Consumer prices rose 0.6% for the month and 3.7% annually, driven largely by a 9.1% gasoline spike. Core inflation climbed to 2.6% annually. Energy costs remain the biggest inflation headache.

10/13/2026

Existing-home sales rose 1.5% in September to 3.99M annualized, but fell 2.2% from last year. Home prices climbed 1.3% to $417,500, while mortgage rates hit 6.86%. More inventory is helping buyers, but affordability remains a major obstacle.

10/13/2026

Small business optimism fell to 97.9 in September, below its long-term average. Inflation remains elevated, labor shortages persist, and expansion plans weakened. Sales expectations improved, but Main Street businesses remain cautious.