US single-family housing starts slide in JulyThe U.S. witnessed a notable decline in single-family homebuilding last month, primarily due to elevated mortgage rates. An increase in uns...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
Missouri farmer invites data center developers to buy his land as $6.3B project faces growing local opposition and communities push back on AI expansionA Missouri farmer is inviting data center developers to bid on his land as a $6.3 billion AI project faces opposition and community push ba...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
US stock: S&P 500 ends lower as investors weigh data, Middle East tensionsThe S&P 500's streak came to an end, falling from its peak as weaker retail sales suggested caution among consumers. Despite a strong outlo...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.40 AM IST
US retail sales unexpectedly fall in JulyJuly saw a surprising dip in US retail sales, reversing the trend of recent strong performances. The earlier surge in consumer spending, fu...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
US trade deficit contracts in JuneThe United States trade deficit saw a decrease in June. This contraction occurred as imports dropped significantly during the month. Howeve...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
US trade deficit narrows, exports hit five-month low ahead of key GDP printThe US goods trade deficit narrowed in June as imports declined more sharply. Imports fell across most major categories, reflecting scaled-...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
US core capital goods orders climb 0.9% in June, beats expectationsU.S. manufacturing showed resilience in June with increased equipment investment. New orders for capital goods excluding aircraft rose sign...
27 Jul, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
US wholesale inventories in May revised lowerBusiness inventories have been drawn down for four straight quarters. Economists expect the rebuilding of inventories will blunt some of th...
08 Jul, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
US construction spending inches up in May, but homebuilding weakIn May, US construction spending edged up by a mere 0.1%, influenced by increased mortgage rates partly due to tensions in the Middle East....
02 Jul, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Mortgage refinance rates today: Check current mortgage interest rates for 30-year, 20-year, 15-year, 10-yearMortgage interest rates today: It averaged 6.49 per cent last week. Spending on multi-family housing units, which account for a small share...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Psychology explains why modern couples prefer being DINKs instead of having childrenModern couples are increasingly embracing the DINK (Dual Income, No Kids) lifestyle, prioritizing personal fulfillment, financial security,...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
A new law could create a list of immigrants illegally living in Mississippi. Advocates are alarmedMississippi's new law empowers the state's top law enforcement to create a registry of undocumented immigrants, sparking fears of targeting...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in playUS inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike plans on the table fo...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
US new single-family home sales post second straight monthly declineUS new home sales unexpectedly fell in May for the second straight month, hitting a seasonally adjusted annualised rate of 580,000 units, t...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
In 1850, a mechanic experimenting with sewing-machine parts settled on a new needle arrangement; it became the design most modern sewing machines still followOften misunderstood, the journey of the sewing machine arose through teamwork rather than individual ingenuity. Isaac Singer's invention in...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Hi(gh) Gasoline! US retail sales in May rise on auto powerAmerican shoppers spent more in May than anticipated. This boost came from tax refunds and a stock market rise. However, this spending has ...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
$327.1 billion US exports in April touch record highAmerica's trade deficit shrank in April. This happened as exports of oil products and capital goods reached new highs. This trend could hel...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.01 AM IST