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Consumer spending in September was flat with holiday season approaching
Dec 5, 2025 BY Joseph Brusuelas
Recent consumer spending data shows that the condition of U.S. households down market is sour at best and weak at worst. ... READ MORE >Main Content
FOMC preview: Factions at the Fed as the fog begins to lift

Expect a contentious Fed meeting next week, with the central bank lowering its policy rate by 25 basis points. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Dec. 1, 2025
By Amanda Laskey, Katherine Powers and Max Stanyard

CMS finalizes a major payment rule shift for diabetes devices. This and more in this week’s life sciences update. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Indian rupee depreciation

India’s rupee broke above a benchmark barrier of 90 rupees per dollar this week, continuing a 10-year weakening trend. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Winter of discontent, real wages and affordability

In this winter of discontent, there is little in the near term that will provide much relief to households and firms that populate the lower spur of the K-shaped economy. … READ MORE >
