1. MacroeconomicsTitle: Hiring Slowed in May, With 139,000 New JobsSource: The Wall Street JournalDate: June 6, 2025Key Takeaways:The U.S. economy added 139,000 jobs in May, surpassing expectations but indicating a slowdown amid economic uncertainties such as tariffs and sluggish investment.The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2%, though labor force participation dipped to 62.4%, masking a..

1. MacroeconomicsTitle: American Consumers Are Still Gloomy on the EconomySource: The Wall Street JournalDate: May 30, 2025Key Takeaways:The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index remained at 52.2 in May, one of the lowest readings since 1952, indicating persistent pessimism among American consumers.Despite a mid-month U.S.-China trade deal, overall confidence stayed weak due to ongoi..

1. MacroeconomicsTitle: Japan's Exports to U.S. Fall as Tariffs Start to BiteSource: The Wall Street JournalDate: May 21, 2025Key Takeaways:Japan's exports to the U.S. declined in April for the first time in four months, indicating the initial impact of recently imposed U.S. tariffs.The automotive sector was notably affected, with car shipments decreasing by 5.2% year-over-year.Overall exports t..

1. MacroeconomicsTitle: Powell Speech, More Inflation Data: What to Watch for the Rest of This WeekSource: The Wall Street Journal (live markets blog)Date: May 14 2025Key TakeawaysTraders are bracing for April producer-price (PPI) and retail-sales prints—both out this morning—which will show whether tariff shocks are feeding through to core inflation and consumer demand. Fed Chair Jerome Powell ..

1. MacroeconomicsTitle: What the U.S.-China Tariff Rollback Means for the American EconomySource: The Wall Street JournalDate: May 13, 2025Key Takeaways:The U.S. and China have agreed to a temporary rollback of tariffs, reducing the rate on Chinese goods from a peak of 145% to approximately 35%, easing trade tensions.Economists anticipate this move will lower recession risks and slightly boost G..

1. MacroeconomicsTitle: Tariff Shock Reverberates in the Bond MarketSource: The Wall Street JournalDate: May 11, 2025Key Takeaways:Following President Trump's recent tariff announcements, the bond market shows signs of stress, with 10-year Treasury yields rising to about 4.37% due to declining bond prices.This divergence, known as a "steepening twist," suggests growing inflation uncertainty and ..