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Commerce Launches Section 232 Investigation on Imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products

Commerce Launches Section 232 Investigation on...

The Department of Commerce has launched a Section 232 investigation into how imports of processed critical minerals and their derivatives impact U.S. national security. With China currently dominating global processing…

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Economy Slowed in 4Q: 2024 Despite Strong Consumer Spending

Economy Slowed in 4Q: 2024 Despite Strong Consumer...

Despite resilient consumer spending and record-high household net worth, the U.S. economy showed signs of cooling in the final quarter of 2024. Real GDP growth slowed to 2.3%, down from…

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Quarterly Report on Bank Trading and Derivatives Activities: 4th Quarter

Quarterly Report on Bank Trading and Derivatives...

This report provides a comprehensive overview of U.S. banks’ trading and derivatives activity for the fourth quarter of 2024. It highlights a 10.6% decline in trading revenue from the prior…

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The Long-Term Budget Outlook: 2025 to 2055

The Long-Term Budget Outlook: 2025 to 2055

The federal debt is on track to reach unprecedented heights—156% of GDP by 2055—driven by persistent deficits, rising interest costs, and the weight of an aging population. Spending for Medicare…

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Small Business Credit: How Entrepreneurs Finance the American Dream

Small Business Credit: How Entrepreneurs Finance...

Access to credit can make or break a small business, yet navigating the financing landscape is no small feat. The latest Federal Reserve report highlights the diverse lending options available,…

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The Trade Imbalance Index: Where the Trump Administration Should Take Action to Address Trade Distortions

The Trade Imbalance Index: Where the Trump...

The Trade Imbalance Index report sheds light on the nations where the U.S. faces the most significant trade distortions. With a focus on China, India, and the European Union, the…

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USDA Agricultural Projections to 2034

USDA Agricultural Projections to 2034

The USDA’s Agricultural Projections to 2034 outline expected trends in U.S. farm production, trade, and economic conditions. Over the next decade, soybean and livestock production will rise, while corn and…

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Gross Domestic Product, 4th Quarter of Year 2024

Gross Domestic Product, 4th Quarter of Year 2024

The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.3% in the fourth quarter of 2024, a slowdown from the 3.1% growth in the previous quarter. Consumer and government spending…

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Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade: February 2025

Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade: February 2025

The U.S. agricultural trade forecast for 2025 reflects a shifting global economy, with exports projected at $170.5 billion and imports rising to $219.5 billion. While grain and feed exports are…

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A Look at the U.S. International Investment Position

A Look at the U.S. International Investment...

The U.S. international investment position saw a significant shift in the third quarter of 2024, with liabilities growing faster than assets. The net position dropped by $1.06 trillion, reflecting increased…

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Trends and Patterns of Job Quality in the United States

Trends and Patterns of Job Quality in the United...

The landscape of job quality in the United States has shifted significantly over the past two decades. While real wages have risen, the benefits that make jobs truly sustainable, like…

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U.S. Import And Export Price Indexes: January 2025

U.S. Import And Export Price Indexes: January 2025

Import and export prices saw notable shifts in January 2025, reflecting changes in fuel costs, global trade dynamics, and supply chain adjustments. U.S. import prices rose 0.3%, marking the largest…

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Animal Welfare and Treatment Label Claims in U.S. Table Eggs: Trends in Retail Premiums and Policy Impacts, 2008–18

Animal Welfare and Treatment Label Claims in U.S....

Consumer demand for ethically produced eggs has reshaped the U.S. retail market, with labels like cage-free, organic, and pasture-raised commanding notable price premiums. Between 2008 and 2018, these specialty eggs…

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Productivity and Costs

Productivity and Costs

The latest Productivity and Costs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals a 1.2% increase in nonfarm business sector productivity for the fourth quarter of 2024. While output…

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Understanding Data About the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the Circana Consumer Network Panel

Understanding Data About the Supplemental...

Understanding how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation is reported in consumer data is essential for shaping policies on food security and public assistance. This report analyzes the Circana Consumer…

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