US-CHINA: USTR Greer And VP He Hold 'Candid' Call Ahead Of Trump's China Trip
Apr-30 14:06
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng have held a "ca...
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MNI: US FEB JOLTS JOB OPENINGS 6882K (7240K DEC, REV FROM 6946K)
Mar-31 14:00
- MNI: US FEB JOLTS JOB OPENINGS 6882K (7240K DEC, REV FROM 6946K)
- US FEB JOLTS QUITS RATE 1.9% (2.0% DEC)
US DATA: MNI Chicago Report™: Around A Third See 2-4% Higher Selling Prices
Mar-31 13:52
In March, the Chicago Report™ also asked firms “What are your plans for selling prices in 2026?”
- Nearly a third (32%) of respondents planned to increase selling prices by 2-4%.
- 18% of respondents reported that Prices are expected to remain stable, while the same proportion reported a 4-7% increase in selling prices.
- 15% of respondents reported Other plans for selling prices.
- 9% of respondents planned to enact a Less than 2% increase, while just 3% saw a Greater than 7% increase.
- Respondents noted that pricing is likely to be influenced by fluctuations in commodity costs as well as changes in tariff policies.
US DATA: MNI Chicago Report™: Majority Planning to Maintain/Increase Workforce
Mar-31 13:50
In March, the Chicago Report™ also asked firms “Do you plan to reduce your workforce over the next six months?”
- 31% of respondents said No – we are planning to maintain our workforce, while 23% responded No – we are planning to increase our workforce.
- 11% of respondents said Yes – by reducing temporary workers, while the same proportion were Unsure.
- 9% of respondents said Yes – through natural attrition (not replacing leavers), while 6% responded Yes – by reducing permanent workers.
- 3% said they were planning to reduce hours worked.
