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ADP reported U.S. businesses added 122,000 jobs in May 2026, the largest increase in 16 months and above expectations. Education and health services led with 57,000 jobs. April's figure was revised down to 105,000. The report precedes the Labor Department's nonfarm payrolls report.
This commentary argues that the US economy may be dangerously dependent on wealthy households, exploring whether the 'K-shaped economy' narrative reflects long-term inequality or a deeper vulnerability. Host Stephanie Flanders discusses with economists Mark Zandi and Andrew Sacker the risks of this uneven recovery.
AARP estimates that adults age 50 and older in the U.S. generate $12.5 trillion in economic activity, highlighting their increasingly central role in the economy.
The commentary argues that the US economy is shaped by a 'K-shaped' recovery, with wealthy investors prospering while lower-income families struggle. It contends that capital investments in technology and AI form the backbone of the economy, driving growth despite consumer hardship, and invokes Kondratieff Wave Theory to frame this as a long-term cycle.
The Federal Reserve reported a slight increase in delinquency rates for consumer, commercial, and residential real estate loans in 2025. Loan growth remained steady, indicating a gradual deterioration in credit quality rather than a sharp spike.
This commentary piece summarizes a Bloomberg Surveillance broadcast featuring experts discussing US economic outlook, including S&P targets, AI risks, oil prices amid the Iran war, and inflation. It argues that market trends and geopolitical factors will shape near-term investment strategies.
The ISM purchasing managers index rose to 54 in May, the highest since May 2022, marking the fifth consecutive month of expansion. The reading exceeded analysts' expectations of 53.2.
U.S. Treasury bonds dropped as doubts over US-Iran peace negotiations lifted oil prices, fueling concern that higher energy costs will stoke inflation. Investors worry the Fed may raise interest rates in response, with the 10-year yield up 1.6 bps to 4.468%.
This commentary argues that despite strong manufacturing growth in the US, business leaders remain anxious due to Trump tariffs and inflation from the Iran war. It suggests that these policy uncertainties overshadow positive economic data, creating a disconnect between current performance and future outlook.
This commentary argues that the White House is falsely portraying a struggling US economy as booming, criticizing Trump's vague economic claims and Kevin Hassett's suggestion that higher spending reflects optimism. The author contends that rising costs and credit card reliance indicate an affordability crisis, not consumer confidence.