Everyday Economics: Could a Fed rate cut in December be the Llast of this cycle?
The U.S. labor market continues to show signs of a persistent slowdown. At the same time, inflation data is mixed, with core inflation exceeding...
Everyday Economics: Is a Fed rate cut still in the cards for December?
The labor market, while slowing, remains resilient. Initial claims – an established predictor of changes in the level of unemployment – have been trending...
Everyday Economics: Count your blessings – the U.S. economy outperforms
Although consumer sentiment, as measured by the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers, remains much lower than it was before the pandemic, it is...
Everyday Economics: Could inflation return with a vengeance?
In his latest speech, the Federal Reserve chair sought to reassure investors that inflation is still moving in the right direction, while hinting at...
Everyday Economics: Don’t blame the Fed! New government has the power to make, break economy
The Federal Reserve lowered its target for the Fed funds rate by another 25 basis points last week. But why should you care?
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