Rising US import prices are putting pressure on business costs across global supply chains. August 2026 data draw attention to nonfuel imports, industrial materials and capital goods, while terms-of-trade comparisons reveal different patterns across Canada, the European Union, Germany, Japan, Latin America, Mexico and China. This analysis examines how supplier prices and … [Read more...] about US Import Prices and Tariffs: Inflation, Capital Goods and Global Trade
September 18 2026 Market Roundup – NYSE Close Bearish
U.S. stocks ended a volatile Fed week mixed as higher Treasury yields, oil above $100, inflation concerns and chip weakness pressured sentiment. Fundamentals: U.S. equities closed a volatile week with the Dow lower and the Nasdaq posting a modest weekly gain, as the Fed’s 25-basis-point rate increase and rising long-term Treasury yields kept inflation concerns elevated. Oil … [Read more...] about September 18 2026 Market Roundup – NYSE Close Bearish
September 18 2026 Higher-Time-Frame Chart Analysis – Friday
Daily and weekly technical ratings across global index futures, energy, metals, grains, currencies, crypto and financial futures. Technicals: This higher-time-frame review compiles daily and weekly technical ratings across major futures and related ETFs. U.S. large-cap and technology benchmarks retain broadly bullish readings, while mid-cap and small-cap futures are bearish on … [Read more...] about September 18 2026 Higher-Time-Frame Chart Analysis – Friday
September 18 2026 Trader Market Radar – NYSE Pre-Market Session
NYSE pre-market review tracks ETF movers and futures levels across ES, NQ, YM, RTY, EMD and FDAX as easing oil offsets global rate risks. Fundamentals: U.S. index futures posted modest early gains as easing oil prices offered some inflation relief following the Fed’s rate increase. Elevated Treasury yields and broad global policy tightening remained pressures for equities, … [Read more...] about September 18 2026 Trader Market Radar – NYSE Pre-Market Session
America Is Aging Out of the Labor Force: What the August 2026 Data Really Shows
America’s population is aging rapidly, and that demographic shift is now plainly visible in the labor-force data. People aged 65 and older represent less than one-quarter of the civilian noninstitutional population aged 16 and over, yet they account for approximately half of all people outside the labor force. This explains a large part of the long-term rise in the … [Read more...] about America Is Aging Out of the Labor Force: What the August 2026 Data Really Shows
August 2026 U.S. Retail Sales: Real Growth Persists, but Fuel Costs Distort the Headline
August 2026 U.S. retail sales remained positive in real terms, but the headline conceals two important pressures: relative weakness in motor vehicles and the growing share of household spending absorbed by gasoline. The broad figures are encouraging at first glance. Total retail and food-services sales increased by 1.856% year over year in August, while the January–August … [Read more...] about August 2026 U.S. Retail Sales: Real Growth Persists, but Fuel Costs Distort the Headline
August 2026 Employment Report: Jobs, Real Wages and the Fed
The August 2026 employment report shows a weakening labor base and only limited protection of household purchasing power. The published raw data show fewer employed people, a smaller labor force and substantially more people outside the labor force than in December 2025, even as the civilian noninstitutional population increased. Goods-producing industries are delivering the … [Read more...] about August 2026 Employment Report: Jobs, Real Wages and the Fed
September 17 2026 Market Roundup – NYSE Close Bullish
U.S. stocks rallied on AI and chip demand after the Fed raised rates, while Iran-linked energy costs, yields and inflation risks stayed in focus. Fundamentals: U.S. equities recorded their biggest one-day gains in six weeks as investors bought AI and semiconductor shares following the Fed’s 25-basis-point rate increase to 3.75%-4%. Stabilizing oil prices eased some rate … [Read more...] about September 17 2026 Market Roundup – NYSE Close Bullish
The Fed Hike Is Done: What Comes Next for Markets in September 2026?
After the Fed raised rates to 3.75%–4.00%, oil, diesel, Treasury yields and late-September economic data became the next market drivers. The Federal Reserve’s quarter-point rate increase was already largely priced in. The unanimous vote and higher projected rate path shifted attention toward the persistence of inflation and the possibility of further tightening. … [Read more...] about The Fed Hike Is Done: What Comes Next for Markets in September 2026?
September 17 2026 Higher-Time-Frame Chart Analysis – Thursday
Daily and weekly technical ratings across global index futures, energy, metals, grains, currencies, crypto and financial futures. Technicals: This higher-time-frame review compares daily and weekly technical ratings across major futures markets. Equity indices show broadly bearish short-term daily conditions while many retain bullish long-term ratings. Crude oil, gasoline and … [Read more...] about September 17 2026 Higher-Time-Frame Chart Analysis – Thursday
September 17 2026 Trader Market Radar – NYSE Pre-Market Session
U.S. futures rise after a hawkish Fed rate hike as traders assess broad technical pressure, softer oil, Middle East supply risks and key data. Fundamentals: U.S. index futures moved higher as investors absorbed the Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point rate hike and hawkish policy outlook. Lower oil prices eased near-term inflation concerns, while Middle East transport disruptions … [Read more...] about September 17 2026 Trader Market Radar – NYSE Pre-Market Session
September 16 2026 Market Roundup – NYSE Close Bearish
U.S. stocks closed lower after the Fed raised rates to 3.75%-4.00%, while gold and oil fell and small caps lagged amid inflation and policy concerns. Fundamentals: U.S. equities extended their recent slide after the Federal Reserve unanimously raised interest rates by 25 basis points and stressed that inflation remains too high. The Dow dropped 600 points, with small caps … [Read more...] about September 16 2026 Market Roundup – NYSE Close Bearish
The Fed’s Rate Hike May Be Priced In—Oil Will Decide What Comes Next
The latest 25-basis-point increase may already be largely reflected in Treasury yields, mortgage rates and business borrowing costs. The real question is whether oil-driven inflation will persist and lead markets to price another rate hike—and whether higher rates can do anything about the source of that inflation. The Rate Hike May Already Be Priced In There is little value … [Read more...] about The Fed’s Rate Hike May Be Priced In—Oil Will Decide What Comes Next
September 16 2026 Higher-Time-Frame Chart Analysis – Wednesday
Daily and weekly technical ratings across global index futures, energy, metals, grains, currencies, crypto and financial futures. Technicals: This higher-time-frame review compiles daily and weekly technical ratings across global equity-index futures, energy, metals, grains, currencies, cryptocurrencies and bonds. Daily index readings are predominantly bearish, while many … [Read more...] about September 16 2026 Higher-Time-Frame Chart Analysis – Wednesday
September 16 2026 Trader Market Radar – NYSE Pre-Market Session
NYSE pre-market futures rose ahead of the Fed as short-term technical weakness met 5% Treasury yields, $100 oil and Middle East disruptions. Fundamentals: U.S. index futures held early gains as markets awaited the Federal Reserve decision, with a potential rate increase, updated projections and the press conference in focus. Treasury yields near 5% and crude above $100 … [Read more...] about September 16 2026 Trader Market Radar – NYSE Pre-Market Session
September 15 2026 Market Roundup – NYSE Close Bearish
U.S. stocks faced weak breadth as the 10-year yield topped 5%, oil neared resistance and markets priced a Fed rate increase, pressuring metals. Fundamentals: Equity markets closed with a defensive tone as the 10-year Treasury yield reached about 5.04%, oil climbed toward WTI's $110 resistance area and interest-rate swaps reflected high odds of a Fed increase. The S&P … [Read more...] about September 15 2026 Market Roundup – NYSE Close Bearish
September 15 2026 Higher-Time-Frame Chart Analysis – Tuesday
Daily and weekly technical ratings across global index futures, energy, metals, grains, currencies, crypto and financial futures. Technicals: This higher-time-frame review compiles daily and weekly technical ratings for global equity index, energy, metal, grain, currency, cryptocurrency and bond markets. Most equity futures carry bearish short-term daily ratings while retaining … [Read more...] about September 15 2026 Higher-Time-Frame Chart Analysis – Tuesday
September 15 2026 Trader Market Radar – NYSE Pre-Market Session
NYSE pre-market futures ease as oil disruptions lift yields and AI shares weaken, while ES, NQ, YM, EMD, RTY and FDAX test key short-term support. Fundamentals: U.S. equity futures moved lower in the NYSE pre-market session as crude prices climbed following Middle East energy infrastructure disruptions and Gulf shipping risks. The rise in oil coincided with Treasury yields … [Read more...] about September 15 2026 Trader Market Radar – NYSE Pre-Market Session
September 14 2026 Market Roundup – NYSE Close Bearish
U.S. markets closed with bearish technical pressure as Fed hike odds, Saudi supply disruption, high yields and AI-led tech weakness shaped sentiment. Fundamentals: U.S. equities faced a risk-sensitive close as futures reflected largely priced-in Fed hike expectations, elevated Treasury yields and inflation concerns tied to Saudi pipeline disruption. Technology and AI-linked … [Read more...] about September 14 2026 Market Roundup – NYSE Close Bearish
September 14 2026 Higher-Time-Frame Chart Analysis – Monday
Daily and weekly technical ratings across global index futures, energy, metals, grains, currencies, crypto and financial futures. Technicals: This higher-time-frame review compiles daily and weekly technical ratings across major futures markets. Equity index futures are broadly bearish on daily charts while many retain bullish long-term ratings. Crude oil, gasoline and USO show … [Read more...] about September 14 2026 Higher-Time-Frame Chart Analysis – Monday