US Trade Deficit Swells in December as Imports Surge; Labor Market Holding Steady
Lucia Mutikani on February 19, 2026
The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in December due to a surge in imports, reaching a five-month high of $70.3 billion, while the goods shortfall for 2025 hit a record high despite President Trump’s tariffs.
US Consumer Prices Increase Marginally, but Inflation Pressures Persist
Lucia Mutikani on February 13, 2026
U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in January as cheaper gasoline and moderating rent gains were offset by higher costs for services, signaling persistent inflationary pressure that likely delays Fed rate cuts before summer.
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