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Everyday Economics: A consumer slowdown, fraying margins, and a big test for the Fed
Last week’s data told a clear story: the U.S. consumer is still standing, but looking increasingly tired – and businesses are starting to absorb...
Everyday Economics: Rear-view jobs strength, forward-looking weakness in week ahead
The September jobs report was a look in the rear-view mirror in more ways than one. Because of the 43-day government shutdown, we didn’t...
Everyday Economics: Jobs data returns as government reopens
With the government shutdown finally over, this week brings a double dose of good news: federal workers start receiving paychecks again, and economic data...
Everyday Economics: Is AI to blame for the layoffs – or a late-cycle hangover?
(THE Center Square) – U.S. employers announced 153,074 job cuts in October – the worst October since 2003 – and headlines rushed to blame...
Everyday Economics: Rate cut debate: Reading mixed signals in a fragile economy
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates last week, but the decision was far from unanimous. Two members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)...