BEA Reports Modest Acceleration in US GDP Growth for Early 2026
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported that real GDP grew at an annual rate of 1.6% in the first quarter of 2026,...
Unit Labor Costs Fall as Productivity Climbs in 2025 Trade Data
US labor productivity in both wholesale and retail trade increased in 2025, reflecting stronger output and improved efficiency across much of the sector, reports...
Rising Global Demand Pushes US Energy Trade to New Records
According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), the United States reached record energy export levels in 2025, exporting 31 quadrillion British thermal units...
US Tariff Risks Drive Volatility in Global Copper Prices
In the Reuters commentary “Copper braces for another round of US tariff roulette”, Andy Home writes that copper markets are bracing for renewed volatility...
US Natural Gas Pipeline Boom Adds 44.9 Bcf/d by 2027
Developers plan to add about 44.9 billion cubic feet per day of new natural gas pipeline capacity in the United States during 2026 and...