January 2nd, 2026 7:38 AM by T. Fanning
Happy 2026! I hope you had a great and safe New Years!
This past week in the U.S. economy saw a few big themes: the housing market showed some breathing room as mortgage interest rates eased to one of their lowest points of the year. At the same time, people are still feeling the pinch from inflation and higher costs, and there’s been a rise in company bankruptcies that highlights ongoing economic stress for some sectors. Overall, there’s cautious optimism mixed with concern about affordability and how the broader economy will hold up.
Next week’s U.S. economic news will focus on jobs and inflation data, along with reports on manufacturing activity and trade that give a snapshot of how the economy is performing overall. There’s also a steady stream of regular updates on construction, sales, and inventories that will paint a fuller picture of business activity and consumer demand in the early part of the year.
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