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business1 month ago

April 2026 Trade Gap Narrows as Exports Rise and Imports Climb

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $55.9 billion in April 2026 as exports climbed to $327.1 billion and imports rose to $383.0 billion. The improvement came from a smaller goods deficit and a slightly reduced services surplus, with year-to-date deficits down about 49% versus 2025. Exports of goods increased (notably in capital goods, computers, civilian aircraft, and crude oil), while imports rose especially for capital goods and electronics (semiconductors and telecommunications equipment). Services exports edged lower while imports in services rose modestly. The release includes revisions to prior months and notes on data methodology.

via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) (.gov)|
#balance-of-payments#business#exports
May Hiring Keeps the Job-Growth Streak Alive as Revisions Lift Past Months
economy1 month ago

May Hiring Keeps the Job-Growth Streak Alive as Revisions Lift Past Months

U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May, with the unemployment rate steady at 4.3% and March and April payrolls revised higher, signaling a still-strong labor market. Growth was led by leisure and hospitality, local government, and healthcare, and wage gains slowed relative to inflation at 3.4% year over year. The stronger-than-expected May data, plus revisions, suggests the labor market may be emerging from a period of stagnation, complicating expectations for Fed rate cuts and fueling talk of higher-rate odds later in the year. Analysts and officials welcomed the gains despite inflation pressures, noting confidence returning to employers and activity in hiring.

via Yahoo Finance|
#economy#inflation#jobs
ESP32-P4 Revision Confusion: Same SKU, Different Chip
technology3 months ago

ESP32-P4 Revision Confusion: Same SKU, Different Chip

Espressif’s ESP32-P4 has a new hardware revision that isn’t clearly identifiable by SKU: a pin changes from NC to a power rail, a few extra passives are needed, and firmware must be compiled for each revision. Some wholesalers sell both revisions under the same SKU, leading to boards being built with the wrong chip and firmware, so verify the exact revision and use the correct firmware for your design.

via Hackaday|
#esp32-p4#espressif#firmware
economy1 year ago

PPI Inflation Surges with Significant Upward Revisions

The Producer Price Index (PPI) has seen significant upward revisions, particularly in the services sector, which constitutes 67% of the PPI. This has led to a notable acceleration in inflation, with the overall PPI for final demand rising by 3.0% year-over-year in November, the fastest since February 2023. Core PPI, excluding food and energy, also accelerated to 3.4% year-over-year. The revisions highlight that inflation in services has been much higher than previously reported, while goods prices are also re-accelerating.

via WOLF STREET|
#economy#inflation#ppi
"US Durable Goods Orders Surge, Defying Expectations and Signaling Economic Rebound"
economics2 years ago

"US Durable Goods Orders Surge, Defying Expectations and Signaling Economic Rebound"

The Commerce Department significantly revised March durable goods orders from +2.6% to +0.8%, and April saw a 0.7% increase, driven mainly by transportation equipment. Despite these gains, inflation-adjusted data shows that real new orders and shipments are declining, indicating potential economic weakness. Consistent negative revisions in economic data, including new home sales and job reports, suggest a possible recession.

via Mish Talk|
#commerce-department#durable-goods#economic-data
"College Board's Revised AP African American Studies Course: What's New and Why?"
education2 years ago

"College Board's Revised AP African American Studies Course: What's New and Why?"

The College Board has released an updated framework for its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course, addressing previous criticism and adding more material on topics such as the Tulsa Race Massacre and redlining. The course, which gained attention earlier this year when Florida Governor Ron DeSantis threatened to ban it, will officially launch next academic year. The revisions include the inclusion of works on feminism and intersectionality, as well as the addition of Black female writers. The College Board faced criticism for removing certain topics from the exam, but the latest changes aim to provide a comprehensive and unflinching encounter with the subject matter.

via NBC News|
#advanced-placement#african-american-studies#college-board
Spielberg Stands Against Revising Old Films for Modern Audiences.
entertainment3 years ago

Spielberg Stands Against Revising Old Films for Modern Audiences.

Steven Spielberg, one of Hollywood's most powerful filmmakers, has condemned all alterations to artwork, calling them "censorship." He believes that no film should be revised based on contemporary sensibilities, as movies are a signpost of where we were when we made them and what the world was like. Spielberg also stated that cultural heritage should not be censored, and that it is troubling how easily history can be rewritten with digitally distributed works.

via The New York Times|
#censorship#cultural-heritage#digital-distribution