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...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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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...
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...