U.S. bankruptcy filings grew by 11% in the first nine months of 2026, driven by higher borrowing costs and economic uncertainty, impacting market outlooks for companies like NuScale Power.
US semiconductor imports hit a record $15.4 billion in August as AI infrastructure spending drives a wider national trade deficit of $105.6 billion.
Over 20% of US tax revenue now covers national debt interest as Treasury yields hit levels not seen in over two decades.
US consumer credit growth slowed to 1.9% in August as revolving debt contracted, driven by rising interest rates and shifting borrowing habits.
Despite 10-year Treasury yields hitting a 24-year high, US economic growth of 8.5% continues to outpace the 3.4% average interest rate on government debt.
Vehicle repair costs in the U.S. surged by 60% since 2019, driven by the need for expensive diagnostic technology and calibration equipment.
Driven by the high energy demands of AI, developers are shifting 67% of new US data center projects to rural counties, moving away from traditional urban hubs.
The US clean energy sector lost nearly 37,000 jobs in 2025, ending four years of growth as federal policy shifts led to project cancellations across 35 states.
US Treasury yields surged on September 23 as strong economic data and hawkish comments from Fed Governor Michael S. Barr signaled a prolonged period of high interest rates.
US commercial crude oil inventories rose by 1.786 million barrels last week, defying analyst expectations of a decline.
US federal interest payments are set to reach $970 billion in 2025, surpassing defense spending as the government struggles with the consequences of its short-term debt strategy.
US 3-month and 6-month Treasury bill yields have climbed above 4%, signaling a shift in investor demand and government borrowing costs.
Prudential and other life insurers are capitalizing on 30-year US Treasury yields reaching their highest levels since 2007, significantly boosting investment income from fixed-income portfolios.
Initial jobless claims in the US fell to 196,000 for the week ending September 12, significantly outperforming market expectations of 207,000.
President Trump attributed record-high US diesel prices exceeding $6 per gallon to Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries.
Despite strong job growth in August, the share of long-term unemployed Americans rose to 27%, highlighting structural challenges in the US labor market.
US companies are receiving billions in refunds following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated 2025 import tariffs, sparking legal disputes over the distribution of these funds.
The U.S. 30-year mortgage rate has reached a 14-month high of 6.76%, driven by rising global bond yields and tightening financial conditions.
The average price of diesel in the US has climbed to $5.98 per gallon, marking a 61% increase over the past year due to geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil costs.
US existing home sales dropped to 3.98 million in August as inventory reached its highest level since 2019, while median prices continued to climb for the 38th consecutive month.
