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August inflation data demands rate hikes from the Fed
With higher oil and distillate prices set to be passed downstream to consumers, the Federal Reserve his little choice but to raise its policy rate at its next meeting. ... READ MORE >
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Consumer sentiment falls to lowest since May as gas climbs
The University of Michigan’s sentiment index fell to 47.8 in early September from 51.7 in August, well below expectations and its lowest level since May. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Sept. 7, 2026
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here’s the latest. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Nonresidential investments’ rising role in productivity and growth
Total nonresidential investment has grown from an annualized level of $2.7 trillion in 2020’s second quarter to $4.6 trillion this year. … READ MORE >
Fed rate hike looming as hiring increases by 162,000
The American labor market rests at or near full employment. A 4.1% unemployment rate, a labor force increase of 683,000, and an advance of 162,000 in monthly hiring all point to a solid working definition of what that means in 2026. Once one adjusts for a two-month upward revision of … … READ MORE >