Gilang Muhammad
- Global Macroeconomics
- October 7, 2026
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U.S. Trade Deficit Widens Sharply to $105.6 Billion in August 2026 Amid Surging AI-Related Imports and Lingering Tariff Impacts
The United States trade deficit experienced a significant expansion in August 2026, swelling to $105.6 billion, a substantial 13.7% increase from the previous month’s figure. This widening gap, reported by…
- Global Macroeconomics
- October 6, 2026
- 81 views
United States Imposes Sweeping Ban on Key Canadian Imports Amid Intensifying Trade Dispute
The White House on Tuesday enacted a broad prohibition on specific Canadian vehicles, dairy, and alcoholic beverages, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing trade tensions between the United States…
- Global Macroeconomics
- October 6, 2026
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East Asia and Pacific Economies See Boost from AI Exports Amidst "Dot-Com" Bubble Warnings and Rising Tariff Evasion Attempts
The East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region is experiencing a significant uplift in its economic growth trajectory, primarily fueled by a booming global demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related exports. However,…
- Global Macroeconomics
- October 5, 2026
- 28 views
Consumer Sentiment Plunges to Nine-Year Low Amid Persistent Inflation and Cooling Labor Market Concerns
Consumer sentiment plummeted to its lowest level since 2014 in September, signaling a growing unease among the American public grappling with persistent inflation and a perceptible shift in the labor…
- Global Macroeconomics
- October 5, 2026
- 84 views
Moody’s Warns AI Insufficient to Counteract Profound Economic Drag of Rapidly Aging Global Populations, Demanding Urgent Policy Reforms
The global economy is hurtling towards a demographic inflection point, with credit rating agency Moody’s issuing a stark warning: the unprecedented aging of populations worldwide, particularly in Western nations, is…
- Global Macroeconomics
- October 5, 2026
- 107 views
Federal Reserve Faces Mounting Pressure as Stubborn Inflation and Robust Consumer Spending Point to Further Rate Hikes
The Federal Reserve finds itself at a critical juncture, with upcoming economic data expected to provide little solace for those hoping for a pause in the aggressive interest rate hiking…
- Global Macroeconomics
- October 4, 2026
- 96 views
Private sector jobs rose by 90,000 in September, better than expected, ADP reports.
The U.S. labor market demonstrated a notable resurgence in September, with private sector employment experiencing a significant rebound after a period of deceleration. This renewed vigor, as reported by ADP/Stanford…
- Global Macroeconomics
- October 4, 2026
- 26 views
Federal Reserve’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Shows Milder August Increase, Dampening October Rate Hike Expectations Amidst Upward GDP Revision
Consumer prices exhibited a more modest rise in August than economists had anticipated, according to the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve’s primary measure of inflation. Data…
- Global Macroeconomics
- October 3, 2026
- 100 views
U.S. Labor Market Awaits Critical September Jobs Report Amidst Fed’s Inflation Focus and Shifting Rate Hike Expectations
The financial world is keenly awaiting Friday’s release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) nonfarm payrolls count for September, a pivotal report poised to offer significant insights into the…
- Global Macroeconomics
- October 3, 2026
- 24 views
U.S. Labor Market Falters Unexpectedly in September, Raising Economic Concerns and Shifting Federal Reserve Rate Hike Expectations
The U.S. economy demonstrated a surprising soft spot in its labor market during September, creating significantly fewer jobs than anticipated and prompting a recalibration of expectations regarding the Federal Reserve’s…
