Mark Niquette
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National economics reporter for Bloomberg News. All views expressed are my own.
Columbus, Ohio
Joined April 2009
US job growth picked up in September and the unemployment rate ticked higher, suggesting the labor market showed signs of stabilizing before the government shutdown.
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US job growth topped expectations in September but the unemployment rate continued its march higher, underscoring the lingering fragility of the labor market.
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The US trade deficit shrank in August as imports declined by the most in four months, official data showed Wednesday after a lengthy delay due to a government shutdown.
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The US trade deficit shrank in August as a slew of global tariff rates from President Donald Trump kicked in, official data showed Wednesday after a lengthy delay due to a government shutdown.
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New York state factory activity in November expanded at the fastest pace in a year as new orders and shipments picked up
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New York state factory activity in November expanded at the fastest pace in a year as new orders and shipments picked up.
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Donald Trump promised a golden age. Instead, Americans are downbeat about their finances and economic warning signs are flashing
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President Donald Trump has been back in office long enough for Americans to expect at least glimmers of the economic golden age he promised. Instead, warning signals are flashing.
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Underlying US inflation rose by less than expected in September, keeping the Federal Reserve on course to lower interest rates next week
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A delayed snapshot of inflation in September came in softer than expected, potentially offering a path for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates beyond next week’s meeting.
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Credit-card data and other private-sector alternatives to the official US retail sales report largely suggest consumer demand moderated last month after a vigorous stretch of spending this summer
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Credit-card data and other private-sector alternatives to the official US retail sales report largely suggest consumer demand moderated last month after a vigorous stretch of spending this summer.
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New York state factory activity unexpectedly expanded and the outlook climbed to the highest since the start of the year despite lingering price pressures
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New York state factory activity unexpectedly expanded and the outlook climbed to the highest since the start of the year despite lingering price pressures.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said sweeping away the regulatory burdens hampering US manufacturing is an “unheralded” part of Trump’s agenda that would soon start paying dividends. Some economists aren’t quite so sure.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said sweeping away the extensive regulatory burdens hampering domestic manufacturing is an “unheralded” part of Donald Trump’s agenda that would start paying...
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US consumer confidence fell in September to a five-month low on concerns about a cooling labor market and the broader economy
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US consumer confidence fell in September to a five-month low on growing concerns about job prospects and the broader economy.
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Here's the key economic data at risk of being delayed in a government shutdown
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Lawmakers are careening toward a shutdown of the federal government that could deprive policymakers, business leaders and investors of critical data they need to assess the state of the US economy.
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US personal spending rose in August by more than forecast as underlying inflationary pressures held steady, illustrating a resilient consumer.
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US personal spending rose at a solid clip in August for a third month, suggesting consumers continued to power the economy despite elevated inflation.
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The latest US jobs report comes out Friday. Here's what economists expect
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Economists expect Friday’s employment report to extend the weakest stretch of US job growth since the pandemic, likely locking in a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut.
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US orders for business equipment increased in July by more than projected, suggesting companies are moving forward on investment plans as some of the trade and tax policy uncertainty gradually diminishes
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US orders for business equipment increased in July by more than projected, suggesting companies are moving forward on investment plans as uncertainty around trade and tax policy gradually diminishes.
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US retailers from Walmart to Home Depot are expressing optimism about the resilience of US consumers, a sentiment that could soon be put to the test as tariff-fueled price hikes increasingly show up on shelves https://t.co/HznUkkPb9P
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“This is a happy industry, and this is a pretty unhappy time to be in it.” Trump's tariffs add unexpected costs to Christmas decorations
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Higher levies already added millions of dollars in unexpected expenses in a sector that orders artificial trees and ornaments months ahead of time
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The US trade deficit narrowed in June to the tightest since September 2023 as companies scaled back on imports after a massive surge earlier in the year.
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The US trade deficit narrowed in June to the tightest since September 2023 as companies scaled back on imports after a massive surge earlier in the year.
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US consumer confidence increased in July after declining last month as concerns eased about the outlook for the broader economy and the labor market
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US consumer confidence increased in July as concerns eased about the outlook for the broader economy and the labor market.
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The US merchandise-trade deficit shrank in June by more than forecast, reflecting a broad decline in imports. https://t.co/KVgEDtRlDJ
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The US merchandise-trade deficit shrank in June by more than forecast, reflecting a broad decline in imports as the pre-tariff rush to secure goods unwinds.
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Orders placed with US factories for business equipment unexpectedly declined in June, suggesting companies remained cautious about capital spending due to trade and fiscal policy uncertainty
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Orders placed with US factories for business equipment unexpectedly declined in June, suggesting companies remained cautious about capital spending due to trade and government policy uncertainty.
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