Economy
Growth, inflation, trade, employment, and macroeconomic indicators.
BEA issues February personal income and outlays release and ends PDF/Excel tables
BEA published the February 2026 personal income and outlays release and said it will stop providing PDF and Excel news release tables.
BTS publishes new freight and supply-chain indicators page
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics has updated its freight and supply-chain indicators page with refreshed charts and notes.
Logistics Managers' Index for March 2026 shows continued expansion in U.S. logistics
The March 2026 Logistics Managers' Index rose to 65.7, pointing to continued expansion in U.S. logistics and stronger freight conditions.
UNCTAD says global trade growth continues but fragility is rising
UNCTAD says global trade kept expanding into early 2026, but rising tensions, higher costs and policy uncertainty are making the outlook more fragile.
Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns
A Cleveland Fed official says rate hikes remain possible if inflation does not cool, while higher gas prices could still push the Fed to cut if growth weakens.
Jeffrey Sachs says Asia is regaining its role as the world’s economic hub
Jeffrey Sachs said the global economic center is shifting back to Asia, echoing Boao Forum data showing the region’s growing share of global output.
Nigeria records macroeconomic stability in Q1 2026, CPPE says
CPPE says Nigeria saw notable macroeconomic stability in the first quarter of 2026, citing softer inflation, a narrower naira band and stronger reserves.
The labor market springs back to life in March as employers add 178,000 jobs
U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs in March and the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.