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Forecasted Strongest U.S. Economy in Years for 2026
Trump administration officials forecasted a major economic expansion for 2026, with expectations of over 5% growth in the first quarter.
Projected GDP Growth Reached 4.3% Annualized in Q3
Government data showed U.S. GDP expanding at a 4.3% annualized rate in the third quarter.
Recorded Fourth-Quarter GDP Tracking at 5.4%
The Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow tool projected fourth-quarter GDP growth at 5.4%.
Issued Executive Order Stopping Wall Street from Purchasing Single-Family Homes
A federal executive order restricted institutional investors from acquiring single-family homes.
Safeguarded Venezuelan Oil Revenue Through Executive Action
A presidential executive action protected Venezuelan oil revenues for both nations.
Prioritized Warfighter in Defense Contracting Under New Executive Order
A new executive order revised defense contracting procedures to prioritize military needs.
Reviewed Acquisition of Emcore Corporation Assets by Hiefo Corporation
An executive order addressed issues related to the acquisition of Emcore Corporation assets.
Adjusted Federal Pay Rates Under Executive Directive
A presidential order implemented adjustments to specific federal pay rates.
Increased Research into Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol
An executive order expanded national research efforts into medical marijuana and cannabidiol.
Ensured American Space Superiority Through New Executive Order
A federal directive instructed measures to maintain American space superiority.
Closed Federal Departments on December 24 and 26, 2025
A presidential order mandated holiday closures for federal departments on two December dates.
Recorded Gold’s Best Week Since 2008
Gold prices recorded their strongest weekly performance since 2008.
Saw Silver Prices Exceed $100
Silver prices surpassed the $100 mark during the same trading period.
Reported Tariff-Driven Dollar Instability
Market reports indicated instability in the U.S. dollar related to tariff changes.
Released BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey for November 2025
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the JOLTS report for November 2025.