Housing Starts Plunge as Layoffs Rise—Is the U.S. Economy Losing Its Momentum?

The single-family rises slightly above 924,000-0.4% above April-for minimal relief. The building permit, a forward -looking indicator, also declined from 2% to 1.393 million, suggesting that the recession may remain in summer. The single-family permit fell 2.7%, while the multi-family authority fell to 444,000 units. Perfection increases, but can builders maintain speed? Housing perfection offered…

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Global Economic Outlook: US, Europe Grow More Slowly Than Expected Amid Trade, Geopolitical Tensions

*Changes in compared to the global economic outlook forecast of October 2024. Negative growth rate presented in brackets. Source: Scope rating forecasting, regional and national statistical offices, IMF.Defense, infrastructure spent to reduce strong 2026 growth in Europe Scope expects a strong growth in Europe in 2026 as defense spending increases and governments implement measures to…

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U.S. Jobless Claims Hit 247K; Rising Averages Signal Labor Market Softening

Uncontrolled claims signal seasonal indication Inadvertently, early claims have declined by 1.5%, but the decline was less than 5%, which was weak-to-normal seasonal recruitment activity. Compared to this week in 2024, inadvertently the initial claims are more than 12,000. The insured unemployment on an inappropriate basis also fell from 18,524 to 1.757 million, slightly higher…

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