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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.

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CPI, Inflation, Sector Performance, and Home Sales

Utilities was the strongest performer in February, CPI increases by 0.3%, and existing home sales increased by 1.7% from January 2026.

NVIDIA Profits, OpenAI Funding, and SpaceX’s Valuation

NVIDIA announces 65% increase from 2025, OpenAI raises $110 billion in latest funding, and SpaceX targets a $1.75 trillion valuation ahead of its IPO offering.

Struggling Stocks, Alternative Assets, and CPI Highs

January CPI rises by 0.2%,Technology stocks largely underperform, and gold and silver experienced historic single-day price drops but show strong annual gains.

Earnings Call Updates, Weekly Wages, and Driving Demand

Apple posts record iPhone revenue and announces acquisition of Q.AI, median weekly earnings for full-time wage and salary workers rose in 2025, Producer Price Index increases in December 2025.

Import Update, Expanding Assets, and PNC Profits

U.S. import prices climb 0.4%, while export prices jump 0.5%. JPMorgan Chase establishes advisory group to raise money for firms such as OpenAI and SpaceX. PNC reports net income of almost $1 billion higher than in 2024.

Annual Advances, Large Losses, and CEO Commotion

S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow close 2025 with solid gains, Citigroup will sell its Russian subsidiary, AO Citibank, and Saks CEO steps down.

Historic Wealth, Frantic Farmers, and Escalating Orders

The Fed cuts the rate by 0.25% on December 10th, Citigroup increases its 2026 year-end S&P 500 target, home builders/housing market index rises to its highest level since April 2025.

Rate Reductions, Benchmark Updates, and Home Highs

The Fed cuts the rate by 0.25% on December 10th, Citigroup increases its 2026 year-end S&P 500 target, home builders/housing market index rises to its highest level since April 2025.

Sector Spotlight, S&P 500 Winners and Losers, and the Manufacturing PMI

Healthcare rises, while technology, industrials, and consumer discretionary sectors drop; Albemarle posts largest S&P 500 gain while Super Micro Computer was the biggest loser in November 2025; U.S. Manufacturing PMI finished November with the strongest rise in output since August.

Declining Deficit, Cutting Costs, and Pricey Production

U.S. government October 2025 deficit 29% lower than 2024, HP plans to cut over 4,000 jobs, the Producer Price Index rises by 0.3% in September 2025.

Payroll Updates, New IPOs, and Decreasing Deficits

Unemployment rate at 4.4%, SWB to go public through Soulpower Acquisition Group merger, goods and services deficit decreases by $18.6 billion.

November News: AI Concerns, Historic Halts, and Stock Swings

Peter Thiel sells its entire stake in Nvidia, the government shutdown ends on November 12th, and Morgan Stanley increases its 2026 S&P 500 forecast.

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