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Charting the Global Economy: US Jobs Growth Tops Forecasts

US employment growth exceeded forecasts while the jobless rate ticked higher in September, illustrating a tenuous labor market that is unnerving American consumers. Read More

Charting the global economy: Tame US CPI supports more fed rate cuts

A delayed snapshot of US inflation in September came in softer than expected, potentially offering a path for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates beyond next week’s meeting. The core consumer ... Read More

Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

Key monthly metrics from the US government continue to be released now that the shutdown has ended. Next up: September wholesale inflation and retail sales. Read More

Charting the Global Economy: Fed reins in rate-cut expectations

Central bankers in North America’s two largest economies lowered borrowing costs this week, though yields on government debt climbed after the heads of US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada damped ... Read More

Charting the Global Economy: Fed Reins In Rate-Cut Expectations

The Bank of Canada cut interest rates as it sees damage from US tariffs persisting, but signaled borrowing costs are at the right place as long as the economy grows roughly in line with its forecasts. Read More