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Day: May 18, 2026

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Fed researchers examine what happens when mutual funds convert to ETFs

A new study from Federal Reserve economists looks at the rapid growth of exchange-traded funds and what the shift away from traditional mutual funds means for...

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U.S. stock futures hold steady as inflation concerns keep investors cautious

Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes traded near flat in recent sessions, as persistent inflation worries gave investors little reason to push markets in either...

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Fed economists examine labor force growth and the economy’s long-run speed limit

Federal Reserve researchers have published new analysis on how labor force growth shapes the economy’s sustainable pace of expansion — a question with direct implications for...

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Weak Jobs Report Adds Pressure on Fed to Lower Rates

A softer-than-expected U.S. jobs report is fueling expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to cut interest rates sooner rather than later. The data suggests the...

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