The numbers behind the economy, explained clearly.
Smartlife Invest breaks down the big US economic reports, from inflation and jobs to the Fed, and links every number back to its official source. Each post tells you what a release measures, what it leaves out, and where to check it yourself.
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Wholesale Prices Jumped 6.5%. Average Savings Pays 0.56%.
The BLS reported on Nov. 13 that producer prices rose 6.5% in the 12 months ended October, the biggest jump since November 2022. The…
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Pay Rose 0.4%. Prices Rose 0.4%. Your Buying Power Didn’t Move
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says October prices rose 0.4% and average hourly pay rose 0.4%, so real earnings were unchanged. The yearly inflation…
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The 8.16% Auto Loan Trap: Why Detroit Is Desperately Throwing 0% APR at Buyers
Even as the Fed made headline rate cuts, commercial bank auto loan rates climbed to 8.16% (and used cars above 11%), pushing average monthly…
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Economic Calendar: How to Check Official US Release Dates
Find official US economic release dates on the BLS release calendar, read the Last Modified Date, and check revised dates before you act.
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CPI Report Explained: Headline Numbers and Their Sources
What the September 2026 CPI release shows: 3.7% headline inflation, 2.6% core, and the official BLS source for each figure.
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FOMC Statement Explained: What the Rate Decision Says and Does Not
A guide to the Oct. 28, 2026 FOMC statement: the rate hold, the 10-2 vote, and what the statement leaves out. Official sources linked.
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