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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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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Global Markets Steady as Investors Weigh the Rate Path Ahead
Equity benchmarks traded in tight ranges this week as investors balanced resilient corporate earnings against a still-cautious tone from major central banks.
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
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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
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Services vs. Manufacturing: The Two-Speed Economy, Explained
The global economy is showing a clear divergence between robust services sectors and struggling manufacturing industries, creating a two-speed economic landscape with distinct regional patterns and policy implications.
Amara Okafor8 min read
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What a Soft Landing Actually Means for Jobs and Wages
A soft landing represents a balanced economic outcome where inflation cools without a sharp rise in unemployment. Workers should expect moderate wage growth rather than significant increases.
James Whitfield8 min read