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Lead StoryEconomy03:36 PM ET

President Trump Posts On Truth Social "... Now, TSMC, the largest Leading Edge Semiconductor Chip Manufacturer in the World, has announced an additional 100 Billion Dollar Investment in their Semiconductor Fabrication Factories in Arizona. That brings their total commitment to build Chips in America to a record 265 Billion Dollars... "

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116936982358585849

TSMC, a huge chip-making company, is spending even more money to build factories in America—a total of $265 billion now. When big companies invest huge amounts of money in a country, it can be a sign that they think the economy is strong and stable.

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01:07 PM ETEconomy

U.S. Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count +7 To 452 Vs 446 Est.; U.S. Baker Hughes NatGas Rig Count Unchanged At 126; U.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count 588 Vs 581 Prior

WhyOil and gas companies are drilling a little more this week—seven extra oil rigs are running now. When companies drill more, it usually means they think energy prices are good enough to make money, so it's a small sign of confidence in that industry.

SPYUSOUNGSource · Benzinga

12:04 PM ETEconomy

'U.S. Sending Dozens More Refueling Planes To Israel Ahead Of Possible Escalation' - Axios

WhyThe U.S. is sending more planes that help other planes stay in the air longer during flights. This shows that people in charge think something big might happen soon, which can make investors more cautious and watch oil prices and defense stocks carefully.

SPYEISUSOSource · Benzinga

10:00 AM ETEconomy

Michigan Consumer Expectations For July 54.0 Vs 51.7 Est.

WhyPeople in Michigan feel more hopeful about their money situation than experts thought they would. When lots of people feel good about the future, companies often do better business.

SPYSource · Benzinga

10:00 AM ETEconomy

Michigan Consumer Sentiment For July 54.4 Vs 51.0 Est.

WhyPeople in Michigan feel better about money and jobs than experts thought they would. When people feel hopeful about their future, they spend more, which helps businesses and the whole economy grow.

SPYSource · Benzinga

09:26 AM ETEconomy

USA Industrial Production (YoY) For June 1.10% Vs 1.67% Prior

WhyAmerican factories made things a little slower in June than they did last year—1.10% more instead of 1.67% the month before. When factories slow down, it can mean companies might make less money, so watching if this number keeps dropping tells you how healthy the whole economy feels.

SPYSource · Benzinga

09:20 AM ETEconomy

USA Industrial Production (MoM) For June 0.0% Vs 0.1% Est.

WhyAmerican factories made about the same amount of stuff in June as May—no real change. When factories don't grow or shrink much, it tells us the economy is moving slowly, which is something to watch when thinking about how companies might do.

SPYSource · Benzinga

09:19 AM ETEconomy

USA Manufacturing Production (MoM) For June 0.0% Vs 0.1% Est.

WhyAmerican factories made about the same amount of stuff in June as May, when people expected a tiny bit more. This tells you the economy's engine (manufacturing) is running steady but not speeding up or slowing down much.

SPYSource · Benzinga

08:32 AM ETEconomy

USA Export Price Index (YoY) For June 10.2% Vs 11.2% Prior

WhyAmerican prices for stuff we sell to other countries went up 10.2% compared to last year, which is a little slower than before. When export prices slow down, it might mean other countries are buying less or companies are feeling less able to raise prices—both things to watch for clues about how strong the economy really is.

SPYSource · Benzinga

08:31 AM ETEconomy

USA Import Price Index (YoY) For June 7.1% Vs 6.7% Prior

WhyPrices for things America buys from other countries went up 7.1% compared to last year—a little more than the month before. When import prices rise faster than expected, it can mean companies might pay more for stuff, which sometimes affects how stocks do overall.

SPYSource · Benzinga

08:31 AM ETEconomy

USA Housing Starts MoM For June Prior Revised From -15.4% To -15.2%

WhyThe government just slightly fixed its math on how many houses people started building last month—it was a tiny bit better than first thought, but still way down. When home building drops a lot, it can mean people feel worried about money, which might make stocks wiggle.

SPYSource · Benzinga

08:31 AM ETEconomy

USA Import Price Index (MoM) For June Revises Prior From 1.9% To 1.7%

WhyThe cost of things America buys from other countries went up a tiny bit less than people first thought in June. When prices come in lower than expected, it can make people feel a little better about inflation (when things cost more).

SPYSource · Benzinga

08:30 AM ETEconomy

USA Housing Starts MoM For June 19.0% Vs. -15.2% Prior

WhyHousing starts jumped way up in June after dropping in May—this means builders are feeling more confident and ready to build new homes. When builders are busy, it usually signals the whole economy might be getting stronger, so it's worth watching how other companies respond.

SPYSource · Benzinga

08:30 AM ETEconomy

USA Export Price Index (MoM) For June Revises Prior From 1.3% To 1.2%

WhyThe government adjusted last month's number showing how much American products cost when sold to other countries—it was a tiny bit lower than first reported. When these price numbers shift, it helps us understand if American companies are struggling or doing well selling stuff worldwide.

SPYSource · Benzinga

08:30 AM ETEconomy

USA Housing Starts For June Prior Revised From 1.177M To 1.199M

WhyThe government counted more new houses being built in June than they thought before—like finding extra cookies in a jar during a recount. When building goes up, it usually means people feel hopeful about the future, which can make the whole economy feel stronger.

SPYSource · Benzinga

08:30 AM ETEconomy

USA Import Price Index (MoM) For June 0.3% Vs -0.7% Est.

WhyPrices for things America buys from other countries went up by 0.3% in June, when people expected them to go down. Watch whether companies will have to charge customers more because their supplies cost extra.

SPYSource · Benzinga

08:30 AM ETEconomy

USA Housing Starts For June 1.427M Vs. 1.310M Est.; 1.199M Prior

WhyMore houses started being built in June than people expected, which means builders think people want to buy homes. When builders are confident and busy, it can be a sign the economy feels pretty strong.

SPYSource · Benzinga

08:30 AM ETEconomy

USA Building Permits (MoM) For June -3.0% Vs -0.9% Prior

WhyFewer people got permission to build new houses and buildings in June than expected—a sign that construction might be slowing down. When building slows, companies that sell materials and workers earn less, which can affect how the whole economy feels.

SPYSource · Benzinga

08:30 AM ETEconomy

USA Export Price Index (MoM) For June -0.6% Vs -0.4% Est.

WhyAmerican companies are charging less for things they sell to other countries than experts thought they would. When prices drop like this, it can mean companies are struggling or competition is tough—something to notice when watching how the whole economy is doing.

SPYSource · Benzinga

08:30 AM ETEconomy

USA Building Permits For June 1.367M Vs 1.400M Est.; 1.410M Prior

WhyFewer people got permission to build new houses and buildings than experts thought they would. When building slows down, it can mean the economy might be cooling off, so it's worth watching if this trend continues.

SPYSource · Benzinga

05:51 AM ETEconomy

Former Fed Economist Claudia Sahm Says Kevin Warsh Is 'Unanchored From Inflation Data'

WhyA former Fed expert thinks the new Fed leader is being unclear about keeping prices stable and fair. This matters because how the Fed handles prices affects everything—from how much your allowance buys to how companies plan ahead.

Source · Benzinga

05:02 AM ETEconomy

America's Richest Have Never Controlled This Much of the Nation's Income as Top 0.00001% Hits Record 12% Share

WhyThe richest people in America are earning a bigger slice of all the money the country makes than ever before, mostly because their stocks and houses got more valuable. When one group gets much richer much faster, it can change how companies act and what people think about the economy.

Source · Benzinga

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