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