Behind the Numbers
Welcome to Behind the Numbers, your weekly gateway to the pulse of the U.S. financial landscape. Uncover the latest market insights, trends, and compelling statistics shaping the economic terrain each week. Delve into the intricacies of the market as we unravel the stories woven ‘Behind the Numbers,’ providing you with a concise yet comprehensive view of the ever-evolving currents in the U.S. financial markets.
Sector Performance, Real Estate Market, and Consumer Sentiment
Jun 13, 2025
Technology and industrials gain in May, largest real estate seller market since 2013, and UnitedHealth Group declines while CEO steps down. More in this BTN.
S&P 500 Performance, NVIDIA Earnings, and a Weather Warning
Jun 06, 2025
Historic S&P 500 gains in May, NVIDIA announces Q1 earnings increase, and Americans want stricter extreme weather building standards. Read Behind The Numbers for more.
Timid Travel, AI Investments, and Industrial Uptick
Jun 02, 2025
International travel to the U.S. declines, VC growth in AI investments, & an uptick in U.S. industrial production. Read this & more in the BTN.
Average Inflation, Tariff Talk, and Rising Retail
May 23, 2025
Inflation eases, tariffs dominate earnings calls, Walmart raises prices, Blackstone expands in energy, & wildfire plans advance. Read on for full details.
Tariff Talk, Dreary Deficits, and Muddled Manufacturing
May 16, 2025
Record Kentucky Derby bets top headlines in a week of tariff shifts, job churn, USPS losses, and rising costs of healthy living. More in this BTN.
April 2025: Index Performance, Winners, and Losers
May 09, 2025
Stocks slipped in April, Palantir surged, gold hit highs, Buffett to retire, & AI stirs concerns over future news impact. Read this & more in BTN.
U.S. Investment Rises as Jobs, Manufacturing Fall
May 02, 2025
In this edition of BTN, IBM invests $150B, DoorDash targets Deliveroo, layoffs rise, security tightens, and teens question social media.
Approved Acquisitions, Alphabet Lawsuits, and Worker Wages
Apr 25, 2025
From boardroom deals to body slams — a week of big wins, bold rulings, & shifting ground across business, law, & legacy. All that and more in this BTN.
PPI Promising Payments, Record Rally, and AI Investments
Apr 21, 2025
The tariff pause drives a record one-day gain, strong Q1 sales for Apple, Nvidia commits to US investment. Read Behind the Numbers for more.
Market Mayhem, Gold Galore, and Tariff Time
Apr 14, 2025
Find out which sectors were the only to see positive gains in March, the price of Gold breaks $3,000, and the Mag 7 stumbles. Read the article for more.
Billion Dollar Acquisitions, Apple Fines, & Changing Crypto Rules
Apr 07, 2025
FBI investigates a healthcare data breach, United Airlines plans to use Starlink, and fewer people support a TikTok ban. Read the full BTN for details and more.
Ford Fiasco, Promising Productivity and DNA Data
Mar 31, 2025
Consumer complaints spark an investigation into Ford F150s, the UAE promises to invest in the US, and 23andMe files for bankruptcy. Read this BTN for more.