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The Federal Reserve is poised to once again wield its monetary policy tools to navigate a complex economic landscape. With growing concerns about inflation and a potentially softening labor market, a December interest rate cut appears increasingly likely. This decision will be a delicate balancing act, aimed at fostering economic …

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Opportunities and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) recorded 7.744 million job opportunities for October, and this does not go without economic ramifications. While there has been a lot of noise around the trend, there are not truly substantial cracks in the US economy, therefore, …

A senior Federal Reserve official expressed optimism on Monday about the US economy’s trajectory, asserting that the nation remains on course to achieve its long-term inflation target of 2%, despite a recent uptick in price pressures.The Federal Reserve has embarked on a concerted effort to tame inflation, which surged to …

Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Christopher Waller noted on Monday that while he is less than enthusiastic about a recent upswing in headline inflation figures, Governor Waller reiterated that he sees no reason to shift stance measurably as a result.The Fed Governor took a potshot at markets that have …

Gold prices edged up on Friday, lifted by a weakening dollar and ongoing geopolitical tensions. However, the gains were not enough to offset a sharp decline earlier in the week, leaving gold on track for its worst monthly performance since September 2023. The price increase came despite a broader rise …

The US economy showed signs of resilience in early Q4, with consumer spending maintaining its upward trajectory. However, the persistent inflation above the Federal Reserve’s target rate casts a shadow over the economic outlook.Consumer Spending: A Bright SpotConsumer spending, the engine of the US economy, increased modestly in October, indicating …

The specter of persistent inflation continues to loom over the US economy, as evidenced by the latest Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index report. The core PCE, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, edged up to 2.8% year-over-year in October, defying expectations and raising concerns about the central bank’s ability …

The U.S. economy grew at a steady annualized rate of 2.8% in the third quarter, according to the Commerce Department’s second estimate released on Wednesday. The figure remains unchanged from the initial estimate, reflecting solid consumer spending and a favorable contribution from business investment. Key Highlights GDP Growth: The third-quarter …

The Federal Reserve’s once straightforward path towards interest rate cuts has taken a more winding route. While expectations were high for multiple rate reductions in 2024, recent economic developments and policy shifts have led to a more cautious stance from the central bank. A Cautious ToneFed Chair Jerome Powell has …

In response to inflation that is reportedly approaching the Fed’s 2% objective, Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee spoke to newswires on Thursday about the future pace of Fed rate decreases. Key QuotesInflation is on its way down to 2%.The labor market is close to stable, full …