US economy

Even sectors that are typically better insulated, like banks, are increasingly bringing inflation up

Berkshire says it repurchased US$9.6 billion of its own stock between July and September

Financial markets expect another rate hike in December

Market and economic conditions overtake AI as top reasons cited for layoffs in 2026

Exports advance 1.9% to US$321.5 billion

Despite a ramp-up in buybacks of debt maturing in the 10-year to 20-year sector, yields remain elevated

Sentiment among manufacturers remain overwhelmingly downbeat

There will be nine rate-setting meetings in 2027, instead of the usual 10

Shipments of core capital goods rose 1.2%