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

Softer jobs and cooler inflation set the stage for a December Fed cut

The Federal Reserve is heading into December with a weaker labor market and cooler inflation, a combination that has rapidly shifted expectations toward another rate cut. Investors, businesses, and ... Read More

November ADP Jobs Data Could Complicate the Fed’s Rate Decision

The monthly ADP National Employment Report for November is set to be released at 8:15 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday ... Read More

The Fed must choose between jobs and inflation - leaving bond investors guessing

Inflation is stubbornly high, tariffs might not be temporary and wage pressures are rising At October's FOMC meeting this week, the Federal Reserve is expected to continue lowering interest rates amid ... Read More

Fed poised to cut rates this week, with more easing likely on tap

Fed expected to cut rates by 0.25 percentage point to prevent labor market slowdown Milder inflation reduces tariff-driven price pressure concerns Fed faces internal split, political pressure on rate ... Read More

Butchered jobs and inflation data add fuel to the fire of uncertainty already blazing in the markets

The markets are ending the week on a low note as the global selloff continued in Asia and Europe this morning, prompted by rising uncertainty stemming from the U.S. economy. Doubts about a ... Read More

Fed Debate Heats Up: Cut Interest Rates to Save Jobs or Hold Firm Against Inflation?

Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter. He's written hundreds of articles breaking down complex financial topics in plain language, emphasizing the impact that economic ... Read More

Fed likely to cut rates again despite 'no risk-free' path for policy, analysts say

As upside inflation pressures fade and job growth weakens, the Federal Reserve appears poised to cut short-term interest rates again on Oct. 29 at the end of its two-day meeting complicated by missing ... Read More

Fed 'Flying Blind' As Shutdown Erases October Jobs, Inflation Reports

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is set to end within hours—but it's already left a lasting scar on the economy's data map since two of the most vital inputs for the Federal Reserve won ... Read More

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. By Colby Smith Colby Smith covers the Federal Reserve. The ... Read More

Fed Poised to Cut Rates This Week, With More Easing Likely on Tap

(Reuters) -Federal Reserve policymakers are widely expected to reduce U.S. short-term borrowing costs this week by a quarter of a percentage point for the second time this year as they look to prevent ... Read More