As speculation grows about who will lead the Federal Reserve next, investors are paying closer attention to small-cap stocks — a corner of the market that...
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October 9, 2026
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Jobs Market Holds Firm, but Stubborn Inflation Keeps Pressure on the Fed
The latest labor market data showed the U.S. economy continues to add jobs at a healthy pace, but persistently elevated inflation is complicating the outlook for...
Rising Unemployment Puts Rate-Cut Pressure Back on the Fed
A softer labor market is renewing calls for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates further. With unemployment edging higher, policymakers face a delicate balancing act...
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...