Tag: april_2026
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U.S. Treasury Reports $26.1 Billion Net TIC Inflow for April
The U.S. Treasury reported a $26.1 billion net TIC inflow for April 2026, driven by significant foreign official and private purchases of long-term U.S. securities, despite some short-term outflows. The next data release is set for July 14.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsBanking U.S. Department of the TreasuryTreasury International CapitalFinancial DataForeign InvestmentU.S. SecuritiesApril 2026Economic IndicatorsUS Treasury
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New Zealand Sees Significant Boost in April 2026 Visitor Arrivals
New Zealand recorded 288,500 overseas visitor arrivals in April 2026, a 21,300 increase from the previous year. Growth was led by China, Australia, and the United States, while UK arrivals decreased.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldMediaEconomyTransportationGeneral PoliticsDigital and Print PublishingNew Zealand International TravelVisitor ArrivalsApril 2026ChinaAustraliaStatistics New Zealand
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US Metro Jobless Rates Rise in April, BLS Reports
US metropolitan areas saw a rise in jobless rates in April, with 200 out of 387 reporting increases year-over-year. Nonfarm payroll employment remained largely stable, with only minor changes across the country.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsUnemploymentEmploymentMetropolitan AreasJobless RatesPayroll EmploymentApril 2026
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State Jobless Rates Mixed in April, Payrolls Up in Six States
April saw varied employment trends across the U.S., with jobless rates falling in three states and rising in two. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in six states, while remaining largely stable elsewhere, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentState Governments Bureau of Labor StatisticsUnemploymentPayroll jobsState employment dataApril 2026Labor statistics
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U.S. Import Prices Up 1.9% in April, Exports Rise 3.3%
U.S. import prices increased 1.9% in April, driven by higher fuel costs, while export prices advanced 3.3%. This marks a continued rise over the past year, according to BLS data.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyTradeFederal Government U.S. economyimport pricesexport pricesBureau of Labor Statisticsfuel priceseconomic indicatorsApril 2026
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U.S. Census Bureau Releases April 2026 Business Formation Statistics
The U.S. Census Bureau unveiled its April 2026 Business Formation Statistics, offering timely data on new business applications and formations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. This monthly release provides key economic insights.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentEducationEmployment and Labor U.S. Census BureauBusiness Formation StatisticsBusiness applicationsNew businessesApril 2026Puerto Rico