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Stock futures point to hold ahead of Fed decision
Market participants anticipate the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged during its meeting this week.
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Central banks likely to pause interest rate changes next week
The Federal Reserve and European Central Bank are anticipated to keep borrowing costs steady at their upcoming meetings. Yet, rising energy prices maintain the possibility of future increases in December.
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Trump and Warsh public feud raises Wall Street concerns
A public disagreement between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is escalating, potentially creating uncertainty for financial markets.
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Federal Reserve October inflation forecast raises concerns for Wall Street
The Federal Reserve released its latest October inflation forecast, which has drawn concern from investors despite recent record highs in major stock indexes.
Social Security
Social Security 2027 cost-of-living adjustment ranks fifth highest in 35 years
The upcoming 2027 benefit increase represents the fifth-largest adjustment in three decades for the program's beneficiaries.
Consumer Sentiment
University of Michigan consumer sentiment rises above expectations in October
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index rose to 48.0 in October, beating the 46.3 forecast and the 46.3 reading from the prior month. One-year and five-year inflation expectations held steady at 4.7 percent and 3.5 percent.
PMI
US services activity slows in October as PMI falls below forecast
The S&P Global flash services purchasing managers index fell to 57.9 in October, below the 58 forecast and down from 58.8 in September.
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