The U.S. economy grew a healthy 4.3% in the third quarter, fueled by consumer spending despite uneven income gains, rising inflation, and weakening sentiment. More
Inflation cooled sharply and missed forecasts, but data gaps related to shutdowns raise concerns about the reliability of the data, complicating the Fed’s rate outlook. More
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The labor market is losing momentum, as modest job gains are moderate and concentrated, and rising unemployment reduces wage growth that barely keeps pace with inflation. More