Atlanta Federal Reserve
Fed rate-cut size this month to hinge on job market health
Federal Reserve policymakers are increasingly attentive to the U.S. labor market as they prepare for a policy-setting meeting later this month.
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US consumer spending solid in July; inflation rises moderately
Consumer spending increased solidly in July, arguing against a half-percentage-point interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve next month.
Bank of America
Fed is predicted to deliver three quarter-point rate cuts this year: Reuters poll
The U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points at each of the remaining three meetings of 2024.
Austan Goolsbee
The Fed has cut rates amid stock swoons before. Not this time
A sharp slowdown in the U.S. job market that touched off days of global stock-market turmoil also fueled speculation the Federal Reserve may not wait until its next scheduled meeting.
Becky Frankiewicz
Report: U.S. Economy Added 114K Jobs In July, Unemployment Increases To 4.3%
U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in July, with the unemployment rate increasing 4.3%, leading to fears that the labor market is faltering and the economy is heading for a possible recession.
borrowing costs
Monthly US consumer prices post first drop in four years as inflation subsides
U.S. consumer prices fell for the first time in four years in June amid cheaper gasoline and moderating rents.
Average Hourly Earnings
US job growth slows moderately; unemployment rate rises to 4.1%
The Labor Department’s employment report also showed the economy created 111,000 fewer jobs in April and June than previously estimated.
big-ticket items
US consumer confidence retreats slightly; house prices remain elevated
The mixed survey also showed consumers’ perceived likelihood of a recession over the next 12 months retreated this month.
Bank of America
Big US banks expected to be cautious on shareholder payouts
Big U.S. lenders are expected to show they have ample capital to weather any renewed turmoil during this week’s Federal Reserve health checks.
Business
US small-business sentiment slides to lowest level in more than 11 years
NFIB said its Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.9 point to 88.5 last month, the lowest level since December 2012.