Jobs News Inflation And Jobs Data On Tap As Fed S Path Remains In Focus What To Know This Week

Fed’s Policy Path Looks More Treacherous as Shutdown Delays Critical Data

The central bank is poised to lower interest rates again on Wednesday despite having only a partial view of how the economy is faring. Read More

Federal Reserve likely to cut rates despite inflation, lack of government data

Even with inflation still running above target, Federal Reserve officials have determined the risks of further deterioration in the labor market should take priority. The Fed is widely expected to ... Read More

Fed's Waller calls for December rate cut, as hawks press for policy pause

Two regional Federal Reserve bank presidents on Friday aired their disagreement with the U.S. central bank's decision to cut interest rates this week, saying the labor market doesn't need the support ... Read More

Fed lowers interest rate 0.25 points amid stubborn inflation, labor issues

The Fed's second cut of 2025 comes as inflation remains stubborn and the job market faces perils as big companies announce layoffs. Read More

With inflation and jobs in ‘tension,’ Powell warns of the Fed’s tightrope on interest rates

The Federal Reserve is doing a difficult balancing act, trying to tamp down inflation while lifting up the job market, Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday. Read More

Persistent Inflation and a Strong Consumer Complicate the Fed’s Interest-Rate Path

Inflation ticked up for the fourth straight month in August, but shoppers are still opening their wallets. That makes the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate decision a little bit trickier, as ... Read More

Government shutdown halts release of economic data. The Fed may be 'flying blind' on interest rates, experts say.

The shutdown could prevent the release of a jobs report on Friday. The government shutdown on Wednesday has halted the release of some major economic data at a wobbly moment for the economy, ... Read More

What we know about the labor market, even without Jobs Friday data

In 2025, the labor market is softening but not collapsing, even amid a government shutdown. Job growth has slowed, with unemployment nearing 4%, but GDP growth remains strong, supporting economic ... Read More

Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Inflation, PMI Data in Focus as Shutdown Continues

Below are the most important global events likely to affect FX and bond markets in the week starting Oct. 20. Delayed U.S. inflation data are due to be released during the week and will attract ... Read More

Fed Cuts Interest Rates Again to Protect Jobs as Economic Risks Grow

The Federal Reserve has once again cut its benchmark interest rate, aiming to revive the stagnant job market and prevent a surge in unemployment by lowering borrowing costs. Read More

With inflation and jobs in ‘tension,’ Powell warns of the Fed’s tightrope on interest rates

The Federal Reserve is doing a difficult balancing act, trying to tamp down inflation while lifting up the job market, Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday. “There is no risk-free path for policy as we ... Read More