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The Fed holds rates steady as two board members dissent
The OMC held its policy rate in a range between 4.25% and 4.5% on Wednesday as it slightly opened the door to a rate cut this fall., ... READ MORE >
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Health care industry trend watch: Week of July 28, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act could boost virtual health care investment. This and more in this week’s trend watch. … READ MORE >
Back-to-school outlook: Tariffs’ influence on consumer behavior
The back-to-school season serves as a bellwether for how consumers are adapting to tariff pressures and economic uncertainty. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Spending slowing as consumers navigate uncertainty
We expect a 0.3% increase in personal spending in June as consumers increase outlays following the 0.1% decline in May. … READ MORE >
Tariff pause buoys trade data amid warning signs in labor and spending
A sharp narrowing of the goods trade deficit in June will most likely provide a boost to second-quarter gross domestic product, but the headline number masks underlying economic fragility. Labor market activity slowed notably during the month, and signs of weakening consumer demand suggest more turbulence ahead, even as confidence … … READ MORE >