India’s economic activity picked pace in January, a flash survey by HSBC Holdings Plc showed, supported by robust domestic demand despite high US tariffs weighing on the economic outlook.The manufacturing purchasing managers’ index rose to 56.8 from 55 in December, while the services purchasing managers’ index climbed to 59.3 from 58. That drove the composite index up to 59.5, compared with 57.8 in December.Steep US tariffs and protracted trade negotiations with Washington threaten the economic prospects fo ...

🇺🇸 UPDATE: U.S. GDP grew 4.3% in Q3 2025, beating the previous quarter’s 3.8% as consumer spending, exports and government outlays lifted economic activity despite weaker investment. https://t.co/PqO5lgU2DW ...

Group 1 - The article highlights that a shortened trading week will feature third-quarter gross domestic product growth estimates from the Bureau of Economic Analysis [1]

India’s economic activity eased in December, a flash survey by HSBC Holdings showed, as President Trump’s 50% tariffs continue to weigh on labor-intensive industries https://t.co/mFMr99FrAt ...

Brazil’s activity unexpectedly dropped in October, in the latest sign Latin America’s largest economy is cooling off https://t.co/SsECmrEE65 ...

Economic Overview - The economic environment is characterized by expected volatility, with a focus on a potential buy window and buy zone at a price level of $4,300 [1][2] - Inflation is reportedly dropping, indicating a cooling activity in the economy [1][2] Federal Reserve Insights - The Federal Reserve's rate decisions are anticipated to play a significant role in shaping market conditions and investor sentiment [1][2]

Brazil’s economy lost momentum in the third quarter, reinforcing expectations that the central bank will lower borrowing costs as cooling economic activity helps to rein in stubborn inflation https://t.co/gQkkmHxdxS ...

Economic Outlook - Higher income consumers show resilience in spending [1] - Labor market indicates weaker labor demand [1] - Aggregate spending is declining [3] - Aggregate employment is declining [3] Monetary Policy Implications - The Fed may need to undergird the economy and consider an additional rate cut in December [3] - Rising unemployment rate and declining employment could prompt the Fed to cut rates [4] - The Fed is trying to maintain balance amid rising prices and input cost pressures [6] Inflation and Pricing - Firms can only pass through about 20% of higher input costs [3] - Prices are rising moderately, with widespread input cost pressures among manufacturers and retailers [6] - Input cost increases are related to tariff induced increases [6]

Economic Activity - Overall economic activity remained largely stable, with some districts reporting slight softening [1] - Consumer spending continued to decline despite resilient high-end retail [1] Employment & Wages - Employment edged down [1] - Some contacts noted reduced hiring needs in certain roles due to AI [1] - Wages rose modestly [1] Prices & Costs - Prices increased slightly [1] - Manufacturers and retailers broadly faced tariff-related cost pressures [1]

Economic Outlook - The economy continues to be relatively resilient with some robustness in demand from both consumers and firms [7] - Labor market has softened with slower job growth, but the unemployment rate remains relatively low [7] - Inflation remains elevated, largely due to goods and tariffs [7] - Economic growth is likely to slow a bit later this year but is expected to pick up with solid fundamentals [8] - There's evidence that demand got pulled forward [7] - Productivity growth is robust, helping to reconcile solid demand with a softer labor market [19] - Potential growth rate could be somewhat stronger, which would be good news [21] Monetary Policy - A mildly restrictive policy is considered appropriate to ensure a return to disinflation [9][10] - Hesitancy towards further rate cuts in December, considering resilient demand and potential pressures on prices [11] - Overall financial conditions are on the accommodative side [15] - Maintaining a mildly restrictive policy is appropriate to ensure disinflation, with a cautious and gradual normalization over time [23] Global Landscape - Increases in global risk and uncertainty are impacting the US economy [25] - Potential increases in global fragmentation, affecting flows of trade, capital, labor, and technology [25][27]