Spring home-selling season begins poorly as April sales drop more than anticipated
US Home Sales Decline Amid Rising Prices and Mortgage Rates In April, sales of previously occupied homes in the U.S. took a dip as both mortgage rates and prices increased, which is, well, a bit disappointing for potential home buyers. It’s usually a peak time in the housing market, too. According to the National Association […]
Import Prices in April Increased, Indicating No Tariff Supply Disruption
Import Prices Show Slight Increase Amid Falling Fuel Costs Despite a decline in fuel prices, the overall import prices saw a minor increase in April, based on information released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. After experiencing a 0.4% drop in March, the import price index saw a 0.1% rise in April. Over […]
Digital news platform leads in April with significant growth across all important measures.
Fox News Digital maintained its lead over liberal media competitors throughout April, attracting a significant number of unique visitors. As reported by ComScore, the platform had about 130 million unique visitors across multiple platforms, reflecting a 25% increase compared to April 2024. In contrast, CNN saw a decline, with 89 million unique visitors, marking a […]
Wholesale prices dropped sharply in April during the trade conflict.
In April, wholesale prices experienced their most significant drop since the early days of the pandemic, coinciding with Trump’s ongoing trade war. The Producer Price Index (PPI), which tracks wholesale inflation, decreased by 0.5% from March to April. This marks the largest monthly decline since April 2020, just after the pandemic led to widespread economic […]
US Dollar Index remains below 101.00 as inflation decreases in April.
The US Dollar Index is encountering difficulties after the release of lower-than-anticipated US inflation data. The consumer price index increased by 2.3% in April, falling just short of the 2.4% forecast based on March figures. President Donald Trump characterized his relationship with China as excellent. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which monitors the US dollar’s […]
Shoppers and Retailers Overlooked Tariffs in April
Tariff inflation is apparent everywhere, except in consumer prices The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April was somewhat surprising. Initially, there were expectations that the new tariffs introduced by the Trump administration wouldn’t spike inflation. With the announcement of universal tariffs of 10% affecting over 60 countries on April 2, it seemed probable that we’d […]
Bitcoin Investment Situation Persists as US 10-Year Yields Approach April Peaks
Simply put Treasury yields increased to 4.5% from 4.1% in early April. Easing trade tensions between the US and China apparently boosted market sentiment, leading to lowered expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Even though inflation numbers for April were surprisingly low, analysts believe that businesses might have hurried to buy supplies ahead of tariffs, […]
Inflation Decreased More Than Anticipated In April, Falling To Its Lowest Rate Since 2021
Inflation showed more signs of easing in April, dropping to its lowest rate since February 2021, based on newly released government data. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which helps gauge the prices of everyday products, rose by 0.2% in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Year over year, inflation rates increased by […]
April 2025 inflation details presented in a single chart
A shipping container was unloaded from a freighter at Port Miami on April 15, 2025. Inflation saw a slight decrease in April, driven by lower costs for essentials like groceries and gasoline, alongside items such as used cars and clothing. The Consumer Price Index rose by 2.3% in April compared to the previous year, down […]
Inflation in the US unexpectedly decreases to 2.3% in April
Following the implementation of President Trump’s extensive tariffs, US inflation has shown an unexpected deceleration, particularly noted in the April reports. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the consumer price index (CPI) climbed by 2.3%, which is slightly below the 2.4% increase observed a year earlier in April. Yet, there was a monthly uptick […]