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U.S. Durable Goods Orders Drop While Consumer Confidence Slips: Economic Caution Grows

August 26, 2025

Today, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, two key economic indicators offered fresh insights into the health of the U.S. economy. The Commerce Department released new data on Durable Goods Orders for July, while the Conference Board published the latest Consumer Confidence Index for August.

Economic Reports: Philadelphia Fed Index & Leading Economic Indicators

Personal Investor

August 21, 2025

Today, two major economic reports offer a mixed—but telling—snapshot of the U.S. economy’s current state and future direction.

Market Swings Highlight Importance of Diversification

Personal Investor

August 20, 2025

With markets experiencing dramatic ups and downs in recent years, the importance of diversification has never been clearer for both individual and institutional investors.