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2 Oct 2026 · United States

Unemployment

U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by 29,000 in September

U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by 29,000 in September, while the unemployment rate was 4.2%.

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Students speaking with an employer at a careers event

30 Sept 2026 · United States

Energy

U.S. EV electricity-use growth slowed to 8% in early 2026

U.S. light-duty electric vehicles used 8% more electricity in the first half of 2026 than in the second half of 2025, well below the 13–24% six-month growth rates seen in recent years.

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An electric car connected to a public charging station in Buffalo, New York

30 Sept 2026 · United States

Economic GrowthTrade

U.S. GDP growth revised up to 2.2% annualised in Q2 2026

U.S. real GDP grew at an annualised rate of 2.2% in the second quarter of 2026, 0.7 percentage points above the second estimate but below revised 2.5% growth in Q1.

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A modern industrial factory in Silicon Valley

30 Sept 2026 · United States

InflationEconomic Growth

U.S. consumer spending rose 0.9% in August as PCE inflation reached 3.4%

U.S. personal consumption expenditures rose 0.9% in August 2026 and real spending increased 0.6%, while the PCE price index was 3.4% higher than a year earlier.

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A shopper using mobile payment at a supermarket checkout

25 Sept 2026 · United States

EnergyCommoditiesInflation

Henry Hub natural gas prices were 6% lower this summer

The Henry Hub natural gas spot price averaged $2.93 per million British thermal units from June to August 2026, 6% below the same period in 2025 despite exceptionally hot weather.

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Map of major natural gas pipelines across the United States

24 Sept 2026 · United States

Balance of PaymentsTrade

U.S. current-account deficit widens to $246.0bn in Q2 2026

The U.S. current-account deficit widened by $33.4 billion, or 15.7%, to $246.0 billion in Q2 2026, equal to 3.0% of current-dollar GDP compared with 2.7% in Q1.

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Freight truck hauling an intermodal shipping container

16 Sept 2026 · United States

Monetary Policy

Fed raised its target interest-rate range at 3.75%–4.0%

The Federal Reserve raised its target interest-rate range at 3.75%–4.0%, setting the latest stance of U.S. monetary policy.

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The Federal Reserve Board building in Washington, D.C.

4 Sept 2026 · United States

Unemployment

Payroll employment increases by 162,000 in August; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.1%

U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by 162,000 in August, while the unemployment rate was 4.1%.

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Colleagues working together in a small office group

3 Sept 2026 · United States

Productivity

Productivity increases 1.4% in Q2 2026; unit labor costs increase 1.2% (annualized rates)

U.S. nonfarm business labour productivity rose 1.4% in the second quarter of 2026, while unit labour costs rose 1.2%.

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Jobseekers speaking to employers at a career fair in Hawaii

28 Aug 2026 · United States

Energy

U.S. uranium production reached 2.1 million lb in 2025

U.S. uranium concentrate production reached 2.1 million lb in 2025, the highest level since 2017.

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A worker at the Y-12 Plant in Oak Ridge examines a billet of enriched uranium metal

26 Aug 2026 · United States

Economic GrowthInflation

U.S. GDP growth slowed to 1.5% annualised in Q2 2026

U.S. real GDP grew at a 1.5% annualised rate in the second quarter of 2026, down from 2.1% in Q1, as faster consumer spending was offset by weaker government spending, investment and exports.

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The skyline of downtown Manhattan in New York City

25 Aug 2026 · United States

Housing

U.S. new-home sales fell 10.5% in July

U.S. new single-family home sales were running at an annualised rate of 607,000 in July 2026, 10.5% below the previous month.

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A worker framing a new residential building