New orders for manufactured goods decreased in June
New orders for manufactured goods in June, down two consecutive months, decreased $2.3 billion or 0.3% to $656.5 billion, the...
Economy
International trade deficit decreased in June
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that the goods and services deficit was $73.3...
Fed survey finds weaker demand for residential real estate loans in Q2
During the second quarter of the year, many banks reported stronger demand for C&I loans but weaker demand for residential...
ISM: Manufacturing sector expanded in July
The U.S. manufacturing sector expanded in July for the seventh consecutive month. The ISM Manufacturing PMI registered 55.6% in July,...
Final: Consumer sentiment rose in July
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index increased 11.5% in July compared to the month prior, landing at 55.2, according...
ABA DataBank: Hedge funds becoming more influential in Treasury market
The rapid growth in hedge fund Treasury holdings reflects a structural shift in the U.S. Treasury market, with leveraged investors...
Mortgage rates rise
The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.66% this week. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.04%.
ABA DataBank: Real GDP growth slowed in 2026 Q2
ABA's economic team believes there are risks to growth including elevated interest rates and oil prices. However, strong investment in...
ABA DataBank: PCE inflation comes in lower in June
ABA economists believe that the lower-than-expected inflation reading is a potential tailwind for the broader economy. Lower inflation supports household...
Divided FOMC holds rates steady
The Federal Open Market Committee once again voted to maintain the target range of the federal funds rate at 3.5%-3.75%,...
