Economic news and global market trends
The week beginning January 11, 2026, is anticipated to be quiet, with no significant economic releases on Monday. Current pre-market data indicates a decline, with S&P 500 futures down 16 points and DOW futures down 1 point, signaling a subdued market opening.
This week's pivotal economic reports include the December Consumer Price Index (CPI), Existing Home Sales, and November Retail Sales. Additionally, data on September and October New Home Sales will be disclosed, alongside insights into the December Industrial Production metrics.
The Federal Reserve's recent Flow of Funds report for Q3 2025 indicates that the net worth of households and nonprofits increased to $181.6 trillion, reflecting significant financial growth during this period.
The December employment report showed a headline jobs figure modestly falling short of expectations, with revisions for October and November reducing prior estimates by 76,000. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.4%.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported minimal changes in December, with nonfarm payroll employment increasing by 50,000 and the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.4%.
The U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that the goods and services deficit for October decreased to $29.4 billion.
The Department of Labor reported that for the week ending January 3, seasonally adjusted initial unemployment claims rose to 208,000, marking an 8,000 increase from the prior week's revised total.
The ISM® Services Index climbed to 54.4% in December, an increase from 52.6% in November. The employment index also improved to 52.0%, up from 48.9%, indicating ongoing expansion in the services sector.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that job openings remained stable at 7.1 million in November, indicating a consistent labor market despite broader economic fluctuations.
According to the BEA, light vehicle sales in December hit 16.0 million SAAR, reflecting a 1.9% increase from November but a 4.9% decline compared to December of the previous year.