US Q1 GDP: Economic Growth Plunge 0.5% (2025)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) quantifies total value of all goods and services produced within a nation’s borders. Therefore, it serves as a measure of economic activity. GDP can be computed using three approaches: production, income, and expenditure. Importantly, real GDP adjusts for inflation, providing a true growth picture. Governments, businesses, and economists utilize GDP to […]
Micron Q3 Earnings: Surprisingly Beat Estimates (2025)
Micron Technology, Inc. is a top semiconductor company in Boise, Idaho. They make memory and storage products like DRAM, NAND flash, and HBM chips, used in computers, phones, servers, and AI systems. Recently, their revenue grew a lot due to high demand, especially from data centers and AI. Micron got a big federal grant to […]
FedEx Q4 Earnings: Missed 2026 Forecast Target (2025)
FedEx Corporation is a leading global transportation and logistics company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. It was founded in 1971 by Frederick W. Smith and is known for pioneering overnight delivery. The company operates a vast air and ground network that connects more than 220 countries and territories. Its services include express shipping, freight transportation, e-commerce […]
May Retail Sales: Plunge (0.9%) But Show Annual Growth
Retail sales measure the total value of goods sold in retail stores, covering various products like clothes, electronics, and food. It’s reported monthly and provides insight into consumer spending. Higher retail sales suggest a strong economy as people are spending more money. While lower sales can signal economic slowdowns as people might be spending less. […]
Geopolitical Shocks & Market: Historical Lessons (2025)
Markets tend to react quickly to geopolitical conflicts, causing short-term drops in stock prices. However, history shows that these declines are usually temporary unless the crisis directly affects the global economy. Right now, Israel has launched major airstrikes on Iran, targeting nuclear sites and military bases. The attacks have killed top Iranian military leaders. Iran […]
June Consumer Sentiment Surge (First Uptick in 6-Months)
The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (MCSI) is a monthly survey conducted by the University of Michigan that measures consumer confidence levels in the United States. The survey gathers data through telephone interviews, focusing on consumer expectations for the economy, their current financial health, and the prospects for longer-term economic growth. Consumer sentiment is considered a […]
Oracle Q4 Earnings: 27% Cloud Revenue Growth (2025)
Oracle Corporation, an American multinational computer technology company, was founded in 1977 by Larry Ellison, Bob Miner, and Ed Oates. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Oracle is renowned for its innovative database software and technology. The company offers a comprehensive range of enterprise software products and cloud solutions, including Oracle Database, ERP, HCM, and CRM applications. […]
May PPI: Producer Inflation Surge 2.6% YoY (2025)
The Producer Price Index (PPI) measures the average change over time in the prices that domestic producers receive for their goods and services. Also, it’s a key indicator of inflation at the wholesale level, reflecting price changes from the perspective of the seller rather than the consumer. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases the […]
May Inflation Up 0.1%; Core CPI Surge 2.8% YoY (2025)
An inflation report is published by the government, typically by the central bank, and provides detailed information on current inflation rates. It includes data on price changes for various expenditure categories like housing, food, and transportation, and identifies factors driving inflation. A Consumer Price Index (CPI) report measures the average change in prices paid by […]
May Unemployment Rate Unchanged, Payrolls Down (2025)
The unemployment rate is a measure of the percentage of the total labor force that is unemployed but actively seeking employment and willing to work. It’s a key indicator of the health of the labor market and the economy. For example, an unemployment rate of 4.2% means that 4.2% of the people who are able […]
