Bureau of Economic Analysis

Wall Street received some positive data Thursday morning after the Bureau of Economic Analysis upwardly revised U.S. gross domestic product growth for the fourth quarter of 2024. But, experts are concerned about upcoming GDP estimates as the effects of new trade policies are felt.  The Data: The...

Investors are eagerly awaiting Friday’s announcement of the Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) price index, known as the Fed’s preferred inflation measure, as it could reinforce expectations of Fed rate cuts and provide relief to risky assets after this week’s sharp declines....

The U.S. economy is much stronger than people realize, Chris Zaccarelli, chief investment officer for Independent Advisor Alliance, said on Thursday. To the extent that markets were worried about a growth slowdown, Zaccarelli added, they “should breathe a sigh of relief” after this...

Investors are eagerly awaiting this Thursday’s release of advance estimates for the second quarter’s gross domestic product (GDP) by the Bureau of Economic Analysis at 8:30 a.m. ET. In the first quarter of 2024, the U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.4%, a significant slowdown...

The S&P 500 logged a weekly gain following the release of encouraging inflation data and a weaker-than-expected first-quarter economic growth report. On Friday, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported the personal consumption expenditures price index increased by 4.2% year-over-year in the...

Market participants are eagerly awaiting for the March personal consumption expenditure (PCE) price index report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis on Friday (April 28), before the market opens.  With the next FOMC meeting in less than a week, what is regarded as the Fed's preferred...

A slowdown in consumption in March appears to have unwound in April, according to the latest weekly payment card transactions data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), indicating consumers are shrugging off the chance of a recession. What Happened: Card spending advanced by 15.5% for the...

The S&P 500 traded lower on the week as the latest round of earnings reports suggest a recession could be on the horizon. On Monday, China reported its economy grew 4.5% in the first quarter, exceeding economist estimates of 4% GDP growth. China finally lifted most of its COVID-19 economic and...

The SPDR S&P 500 (ARCA:SPY) has been trending higher over the last week on the heels of the Federal Reserve's 0.25% rate hike, which very well could be its last in its current chess match with inflation. The central bank's preferred inflation measure will be released ...

The SPDR S&P 500 (ARCA:SPY) is moving higher Thursday morning after GDP came in below estimates and jobless claims topped forecasts.  What To Know: Gross domestic product, or GDP, increased 2.6% in the fourth quarter, according to a third estimate from ...

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) traded higher by 0.7% on Monday ahead of a critical monthly U.S. jobs report expected out on Friday. Economists are expecting the U.S. Labor Department to report the economy added 200,000 jobs in February, down from 517,000 jobs added in January....

The SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) has been trending lower this week as new data continues to suggest that a more hawkish Federal Reserve could be preparing to swoop in and stifle markets. The central bank's preferred inflation measure will drop Friday in what could be a...

The U.S. economy grew more than economists had predicted in the fourth quarter, a welcome sign for bullish investors. Two experts were in agreement on how the Federal Reserve will respond to Thursday's print. What Happened: U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) ...

The U.S. economy grew by an estimated 2.9% from October to December, marking the second straight quarter of economic growth, a positive sign for broader markets. What To Know: Gross domestic product, or GDP, increased 2.9% in the fourth quarter, according to...

The S&P 500 traded lower for the third consecutive week on concerns inflation may be more stubborn than anticipated. On Friday, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported the personal consumption expenditures price index increased by 5.5% year-over-year in the month of November, down from 6.1% in...