Everyday Economics: CPI takes center stage as tariff-driven price pressures mount
The economy was already slowing, and that was before higher tariffs kicked in last week, raising import taxes to the highest level since the Great Depression. The latest jobs report showed only 73,000 jobs added […]
Everyday Economics: Could this economic slowdown be difficult to reverse?
This week we get new data on U.S. productivity for Q2 (previous reading: -1.5%) and U.S. unit labor costs for Q2 (previous reading: 6.6%)....
Everyday Economics: Fed decision looms as private hiring weakens
This week starts with a look into the rear view mirror with JOLTS data (job openings, layoffs, quits) for the month of June. Job...
Everyday Economics: Fed policy crossroads: Patience vs. preparation
This week brings another opportunity for Fed Chair Jerome Powell to defend the central bank's cautious stance as he addresses markets that increasingly question...
Everyday Economics: Fed minutes in focus as stagflation concerns mount
This week will be light on data releases, but heavy on Federal Reserve insights that could shape market expectations for the remainder of 2025.
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