Dow futures sharply lower after weak data
U.S. stock index futures were lower on Friday morning on the back of weaker-than-expected retail data.
Amazon pulls out of NYC headquarters deal after mounting opposition
Amazon Opens a New Window. said on Thursday it pulled out of its plan to build a second headquarters in New York City on Thursday following a flood of opposition from city and state officials Opens a New Window.
Futures move higher on US-China trade optimism
U.S. stock index futures were higher Thursday morning with market participants monitoring U.S.-China trade talks.
$1,665,484,000,000: Feds Collect Record Individual Income Taxes in Calendar 2018–as Debt Climbed $1,481,349,159,596.80
The federal government collected a record $1,665,484,000,000 in individual income taxes in calendar year 2018, according to the Monthly Treasury Statements for year, which the Treasury finished publishing today with the belated release of the December statement.
National debt hits new milestone, topping $22 trillion
The national debt has passed a new milestone, topping $22 trillion for the first time.
Futures point to a triple-digit gain for the Dow after tentative deal to avoid government shutdown
U.S. stock index futures were higher Tuesday morning, with market participants hopeful a fresh set of trade talks could help to resolve a dispute between the world's two largest economies.
Partisan Politics Has Constrained US Economic Growth
Last month, JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon issued a damaging critique on the state of American politics. He said that partisan politics is preventing America from growing economically and reaching its full potential.
Dow futures point to a lower open as trade, political concerns linger
U.S. stock index futures were lower Monday morning, as investors monitored trade talks and political developments.