Andrew Moran
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Andrew Moran has been writing about business, economics, and finance for more than a decade. He is the author of "The War on Cash."
LATEST
China’s Trade Surplus Surges to Record $1.2 Trillion—Where Are the Goods Going?
Last year’s trade surplus represents a 20 percent increase from 2024.
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Trump Says He Fears Losing Kevin Hassett If Appointed as Fed Chair
The odds of former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh being named as the new head of the U.S. central bank spiked in prediction markets.
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US Import Prices Little Changed Over Past Year
A decline in fuel import costs helped keep prices of foreign goods entering the United States stable.
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Unemployment Claims Drop Below 200,000 as Layoffs Stay Low
Recurring jobless claims also fall below 1.9 million, suggesting out-of-work people are finding jobs.
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Home Prices Are Not Cratering—Even as Buyers Exit the Market
‘We have a very unusual marketplace,’ says Jim Righeimer, a former California mayor and real estate developer.
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Golden Handcuffs Loosen as Mortgages Above 6 Percent Exceed Share Below 3 Percent
‘This crossover reflects a gradual resetting’ in the U.S. real estate market, says Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com.
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Trump Signs Order Targeting Critical Mineral Supply Chain
A new executive order by President Donald Trump attempts to further strengthen America’s supply chains for critical minerals.
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October–December US Budget Deficit Down 15 Percent From Previous Year
Receipts rose 13 percent while outlays ticked up 2 percent in the first three months of the fiscal year.
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US Retail Sales Post Best Month Since July
Broad-based gains were driven by rebounding auto sales and robust holiday shopping. A key retail sales measure for GDP calculations also rose in November.
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Producer Prices Tick Up in November as Inflation Pressures Stabilize
Goods prices increased at the largest monthly gain since February 2024.
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China’s Trade Surplus Surges to Record $1.2 Trillion—Where Are the Goods Going?
Last year’s trade surplus represents a 20 percent increase from 2024.
|
Trump Says He Fears Losing Kevin Hassett If Appointed as Fed Chair
The odds of former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh being named as the new head of the U.S. central bank spiked in prediction markets.
|
US Import Prices Little Changed Over Past Year
A decline in fuel import costs helped keep prices of foreign goods entering the United States stable.
|
Unemployment Claims Drop Below 200,000 as Layoffs Stay Low
Recurring jobless claims also fall below 1.9 million, suggesting out-of-work people are finding jobs.
|
Home Prices Are Not Cratering—Even as Buyers Exit the Market
‘We have a very unusual marketplace,’ says Jim Righeimer, a former California mayor and real estate developer.
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Golden Handcuffs Loosen as Mortgages Above 6 Percent Exceed Share Below 3 Percent
‘This crossover reflects a gradual resetting’ in the U.S. real estate market, says Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com.
|
Trump Signs Order Targeting Critical Mineral Supply Chain
A new executive order by President Donald Trump attempts to further strengthen America’s supply chains for critical minerals.
|
October–December US Budget Deficit Down 15 Percent From Previous Year
Receipts rose 13 percent while outlays ticked up 2 percent in the first three months of the fiscal year.
|
US Retail Sales Post Best Month Since July
Broad-based gains were driven by rebounding auto sales and robust holiday shopping. A key retail sales measure for GDP calculations also rose in November.
|
Producer Prices Tick Up in November as Inflation Pressures Stabilize
Goods prices increased at the largest monthly gain since February 2024.
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