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Fed's New Calendar: Fewer Rate Votes Starting 2027
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will cut rate votes to seven in 2027 and six in 2028 while keeping eight meetings. Barron's warns longer gaps could widen uncertainty.
Amara Okafor8 min read
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Macro trends, central banks, growth and the forces shaping the world economy.
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Fed Meets This Week: Why a November Rate Hold Looks Likely
The Fed rate decision for November 2026 lands Wednesday: a third straight hold at 3.75%-4.00% looks likely. Here is what could change the outcome.
Amara Okafor8 min read
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PCE Inflation Holds at 3.6% as Fed Stays on Hold
Headline PCE inflation held at 3.6% in September 2026 while the Fed stayed on hold — and two dissents have put a December hike back on the table.
Amara Okafor7 min read
Global Shipping Costs Outlook for Q4 2026: What Importers Should Budget Now
The global shipping costs outlook for Q4 2026 points to calmer freight markets, yet tariff front-running, capacity swings and reroutes still shape importer budgets.
Amara Okafor7 min read
US Inflation Re-Accelerates to 3.7% as Energy Costs Climb
The latest CPI data shows inflation picking up again, complicating the Fed's path and squeezing household budgets.
James Whitfield8 min read
Credit-Card Borrowers Brace for December Hike as Debt Costs Keep Climbing
After September's rate hike and with another increase projected for December, borrowing costs are set to keep climbing for Americans carrying card balances — and columnists now call balance-transfer cards the best weapon against rising debt.
Amara Okafor13 min read
The 'Strangest Job Market in US History' Just Turned Three — and It's Not Thawing
The low-hire, low-fire economy just turned three — the strangest US job market on record, as MarketWatch reported. Here is what three years of frozen hiring mean for wages, careers, young workers and productivity.
James Whitfield13 min read
US Logistics Costs Fall to 7.8% of GDP as Supply Chains Normalize
Declining logistics costs signal supply chain normalization, even as workforce challenges persist and freight costs shift across segments.
Amara Okafor8 min read
BreakingCentral Banks Signal Cautious Approach as Growth Data Softens
Policymakers in major economies hinted at patience on rate cuts, pointing to services inflation and firm labor markets despite softer growth signals.
James Whitfield8 min read
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Why Core Inflation Stays Sticky Even as Goods Get Cheaper
While goods prices have cooled in recent months, services inflation continues to drive overall price increases, creating a persistent core inflation challenge for central banks.
James Whitfield8 min read
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The Last Mile Problem: Why Final Inflation Targets Are So Hard to Reach
The final stretch of disinflation has historically proven the most challenging, particularly after the pandemic cycle's unique economic disruptions.
Amara Okafor8 min read
EconomyAnalysis
Global Debt at Record Levels: Should Ordinary Savers Worry?
As global debt reaches unprecedented heights, understanding its implications for everyday finances is crucial. This analysis explores how public debt sustainability impacts interest rates, savings, and mortgages for ordinary people.
James Whitfield8 min read